Coco

LANDON ***
I don't know what it is about Pixar, but they seem totally incapable creating anything that's less than decent (save for "Cars 2").  "Coco" is no exception, and while it may not be one of the best the studio has to offer, it's a very good addition to their library.  Perhaps my favorite thing about it is its cast of lovable characters, especially Miguel, our young hero with a love for music and his family.  The animation is gorgeous.  There are shots in this film that will take your breath away.  It's fun to watch and it has a very good, touching story.  The things that keep it from being a great film, however, are mainly in the ways it presents itself.  It's very predictable.  Not to be confused with clichéd, but you can pretty easily guess what's going to happen next.  And there are some plot points that are placed very conveniently in important moments.  It unfortunately doesn't mesh with the overall picture very well.  With that being said, I really enjoyed this movie and would recommend it people of all ages.  It's a good movie.

BRYCE ***1/2
I think you're selling this one short.  This is absolutely among Pixar's best and the best film I've seen all year.  This is, as you point out, a gorgeous movie with a richness and depth of field you don't see very often in any movie, animated or otherwise.  But beyond that, this is a profound story about the bonds of family through the generations told with an uncommon amount of humor and heart.  It all culminates in an incredibly poignant conclusion that dares you to hold back the tears.  I agree that a couple of the plot points leading up to that conclusion were a little too convenient, but the final impact completely overshadowed that for me.  It's a fantastic movie.

CHASE ***
LOGAN ***

BANGERANG SCORE: ***