Jorge R. Gutiérrez

backwards for some reason, but good enough...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-tY5xD8vmk

Manolo es un joven que debe decidir entre cumplir las expectativas de su familia o seguir lo que dicta su corazón. Antes de elegir su camino, Manolo se embarca en una increíble aventura a través de tres mundos fantásticos en los que deberá enfrentarse a sus peores miedos.

The gods of the dead wager on some mortals' lives.

It struggles between being an ambitiously bizarre movie, and being a by-the-book children's movie. The latter wins out, but there's enough of the former (in addition to some good gags) to keep it fun.

Concept: B
Story: C
Characters: C
Dialog: C
Pacing: B
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: B

Enjoyment: C plus

GPA: 2.7/4

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. (source: TMDb)