COCO Disney Movie Review | Disney•Pixar's COCO on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD

Get ready for a beautiful, musical adventure with COCO. This Disney•Pixar animated movie is coming to Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD and you can own this fantastic flick starting 2/27! Or, you can catch it now on Digital!

Taking in a movie at the theater is a little tough for us. Our 5-year-old can sit through a full-length movie without a problem, but our 2-year-old is a different story. She has a tendency to get a bit antsy and when I've tried to watch a movie with her in the past we had to leave after an hour. That's why I live for DVD and Blu-ray releases. Being able to watch our favorite Disney and Disney•Pixar movies from the comfort of our own home, on our own time, is the very best way for us to do things right now. I was DYING to see Coco in theaters, but it just wasn't in the cards. So, when Disney offered to send us a copy ad in-home viewing party pack, I jumped at the chance to own Disney•Pixar's COCO on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.

COCO Disney Movie Review

Trust me when I tell you, now is your chance to own a true piece of art. This film is not only mesmerizing from an imagery standpoint, the storyline is simply beautiful. COCO tells the story of Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), a 12-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). The only problem is that his family has completely banned music in their home. Miguel cannot understand the generations-old ban and finds himself on an incredible journey in the Land of the Dead to uncover the truths behind his family and this puzzling ban.

The voice cast of “Coco” includes characters from the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead. From the Land of the Living, Anthony Gonzalez (“Ice Box,” TNT’s “The Last Ship”) lends his voice to Miguel, Renée Victor (“Weeds,” “The Apostle”) provides the authoritative voice of Abuelita, and Jaime Camil (CW’s “Jane the Virgin,” Disney Junior’s “Elena of Avalor,” “The Secret Lives of Pets”) is the voice of Papá. Lombardo Boyar (“Happy Feet,” TNT’s “Murder in the First”) voices a town mariachi, and Ana Ofelia Murguía is the voice of Miguel’s cherished great-grandmother Mamá Coco. Sofía Espinosa (“Gloria”) provides the voice of Miguel’s loving Mamá, and Luis Valdez (“Which Way Is Up,” director “La Bamba” and “The Cisco Kid”) lends his voice to Tío Berto, Miguel’s hardworking uncle.

From the Land of the Dead, Gael García Bernal (Amazon’s “Mozart in the Jungle”) helps bring to life charming trickster Héctor, Benjamin Bratt (Fox’s “Star,” “Doctor Strange”) is the voice of Miguel’s idol Ernesto de la Cruz, and Alanna Ubach (“Meet the Fockers,” Bravo’s “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce”) provides the voice of Miguel’s great-great-grandmother Mamá Imelda. Alfonso Arau (“¡Three Amigos!” director/ producer “Like Water for Chocolate,” director “A Walk in the Clouds”) is the voice of Miguel’s late great-grandfather Papá Julio, Herbert Siguenza (“Larry Crowne,” “Ben 10: Alien Swarm”) lends his voice to both Tío Oscar and Tío Felipe, Miguel’s late identical twin uncles, and Gabriel Iglesias (“Planes,” “The Nut Job,” “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature”) lends his voice to the Clerk. Natalia Cordova-Buckley (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”) provides the voice of legendary artist Frida Kahlo, Selene Luna (“My Bloody Valentine,” “Celebrity Wife Swap”) voices Miguel’s aunt Tía Rosita, and Edward James Olmos (“Blade Runner,” “Stand and Deliver”) lends his voice to Chicharrón.

Also lending their voices are Carla Medina, Dyana Ortelli, Blanca Araceli, Salvador Reyes, Cheech Marin, Octavio Solis and John Ratzenberger.

So, is COCO good for kids?

To be honest, I wasn't sure if introducing my kids to the Land of the Dead was going to bring up a host of questions about death and dying. We haven't had to deal with those issues quite yet and I wasn't sure how my kids were going to react. Thankfully, my 5-year-old son seemed to have a good handle on things and watching the movie didn't unearth any heavy questions. It held his attention steadily for the entire 104 minutes of runtime.

COCO includes all of the things you know and love from Disney Pixar films. Colorful imagery, wit, clever storylines, and humor that's smart enough for adults to enjoy. But, this movie is even better because it includes fantastic music.

Another thing we loved about COCO was that my son had just finished learning about Mexico in Kindergarten. This movie explained some cherished Mexican traditions that they touched upon in school.

My favorite thing about combo packs is being able to watch in so many different ways!

So, what's included on the Blu-ray and Digitial copies? I'm glad you asked!

Bonus features included on the COCO Blu-ray and Digital:

• • Deleted Scenes with Introductions - Director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina talk about the deleted scenes and the part they played in the development of “Coco.”
    • Día de los Muertos - In this musical extravaganza, the colors and excitement of Día de los Muertos come to life as we meet superstar Ernesto de la Cruz.
    • The Way of the Riveras - A musical number in which Abuelita and Miguel prepare their Día de los Muertos celebration while she teaches him Rivera family history and traditions.
    • Celebrity Tour - Héctor, a Land of the Dead tour bus guide, agrees to help Miguel, revealed to be a living boy, on his quest to find de la Cruz.
    • The Bus Escape - The Rivera family catches up to Miguel and Héctor and attempts to halt their mission to find de la Cruz.
    • Alebrije Attack - Miguel and Héctor are interrupted on their journey to find de la Cruz by a fierce alebrije.
    • The Family Fix - After de la Cruz reveals his true colors, the Rivera family puts their dismay aside and comes together to repair the smashed guitar needed to send Miguel home.
    • To the Bridge - As the Land of the Dead counts down to the end of Día de los Muertos, Miguel and de la Cruz come head-to-head on the marigold bridge.
  • Filmmaker Commentary – Presented by Lee Unkrich (director), Adrian Molina (co-director) and Darla K. Anderson (producer).
  • The Music of “Coco” - Collaborating with musicians of Mexico and some unique instrumentation, this documentary explores the beautiful fusion of music essential to the story of “Coco.”
  • Paths to Pixar: “Coco” - Explore how the film crew’s personal stories resonate with the themes of the movie itself.
  • Welcome to the Fiesta - A musical exploration of the skeletons that make the Land of the Dead in “Coco” so wondrous and intriguing.
  • How to Draw a Skeleton - Pixar artist Daniel Arriaga gives a lesson on the quick and easy way to draw skeletons using simple shapes.
  • A Thousand Pictures a Day - Join the “Coco” crew on an immersive travelogue through Mexico, visiting families, artisans, cemeteries, and small villages during the Día de los Muertos holiday.
  • Mi Familia - Developing the Riveras was a labor of love that took the cast and crew on a deep dive into the meaning of family.
  • Land of Our Ancestors – Watch Pixar artists lovingly construct layer upon layer of architecture from many eras of Mexican history, bringing the Land of the Dead to life.
  • Fashion Through the Ages – The cast of characters in “Coco” are from many different eras, making for some magnificent costuming opportunities.
  • The Real Guitar – The majestic guitar that spurs Miguel on his journey through the Land of the Dead is a unique creation. Watch as it is initially designed by a Pixar artist and ultimately realized as a real instrument by a master luthier in this poetic ode to craftsmanship.
  • Dante - How the crew fell in love with the uniquely Mexican breed of Xoloitzcuintli (or “Xolo”) dogs that inspired Dante.
  • How to Make Papel Picado - Join Pixar artist Ana Ramírez González as we learn how papel picado is made traditionally, and then try your own approach to this beautiful art form.
  • Un Poco “Coco” - A montage of original animated pieces used to promote “Coco.”
  • “Coco Trailers” - Trailers include “Feeling,” “Dante’s Lunch,” “Destiny,” “Journey” and “Belong.”

Bonus features included on the COCO DVD:

• Filmmaker Commentary
• Dante

We were sent a fun surprise with our COCO 4K ULTRA HD | Bluray | and Digital combo pack. We unboxed a super cozy COCO blanket, a plush guitar, colorful and yummy popcorn, Sugar Skull stickers and more! My kids were obviously thrilled and it made our family movie night even better!

If you don't have a way to play 4K ULTRA HD or Bluray, you can also purchase COCO on DVD or get it digitally. We're loving being able to watch via our Movies Anywhere app. Now we can take COCO with us wherever we go.

Special thanks to Disney | Pixar for sending me a COCO viewing package for our family!