Plus, he rocks the feathery smooth voice like a mariachi boss so I figured he had to be real. I was wondering throughout the movie, “Is Ernesto De La Cruz based on a real Mexican icon or just a made up character from the genius minds of the Pixar people?” EDLC was larger than life (even in death) like Elvis and Frank Sinatra. I’m still a bit behind when it comes to Mexican musicians, dead or alive, but I’m trying to get my shit together. Miguel admires his music and emulates him in secret (ancestral ban on music-long story). Sadly, EDLC was crushed to death by a giant bell at a very early age. So who is Miguel’s great-great-grandfather who must save the day? None other than the dearly departed, world-renowned, muy famoso, Ernesto De La Cruz…or is it? EDLC (as I will call him) was from Miguel’s hometown and had been a very famous singer, musician and actor who starred in many “ Charro” films. Chinga! Look at those big sweet eyes! Miguel Rivera learning to play the guitar | Photo: Vix I mean seriously, check this cute photo of Miguel teaching himself to play the guitar by watching Ernesto De La Cruz movies! The skull head of that guitar is straight outta Day of the Dead. Quick breakdown: The story follows a very young aspiring musician, Miguel, who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead and where he must find his deceased, musical genius great-great-grandfather to help him return to his family among the Living WHILE reversing his family’s ban on music AND within a limited time to escape before he disappears! Heavy drama! Massive action! Dead people!Īfter living in México for 5 years previously, I felt that the movie encapsulated everything colorful, cultural and mystic about México…the customs, food, sounds, family traditions, street dogs, papel picado flags, piñatas, music and the Day of the Dead (blog post on that in October)! ? Buy Coco Inspired Papel Picado Flags on Amazon ?Īttention to the finest details throughout the movie makes me want to watch it over and over to catch gems that I missed. The rest of the world may follow the rules, but I have to follow my heart” – Ernesto De La Cruz “When life gets me down, I play my guitar. As luck would have it, the timing of this movie was equally as magical.įor those of you reading this who have yet to see Coco, from the bottom of my corazón…please stop reading this post and go stream it right now! THEN let me know your thoughts via comments here or on our FaceBook page! Miguel in the Land of the Dead with his barrel-chested, assumed Great-Great-Grandfather, Ernesto De La Cruz! | Photo: I’m continually looking for inspiration to build the TexMex Fun Stuff brand and to help me refine my product offerings in the US. Disney and Pixar present…Miguel and Dante!Ĭoco was released in the US on November 22nd, 2017…four months before I was moving back to México.
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