VIVO (Internet Release USA 2021)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì

Vivo works in an on/off pendulum movement as it swings from a bit boring to almost okay, falters, and swings back to a bit boring. This animated entertainment piece classifies itself as a musical. Listen for some great singing by Lin Manuel Miranda as the voice/singing for Vivo.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A Kinkajou determines to ensure that his master’s most important song receives its proper recognition.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Kirk DeMicco for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Lisa Stewart, Michelle Wong, and Rich Moore for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Kinkajou (Lin-Manuel Miranda), Gabi (Ynairaly), Simo), Rosa (Zoe Saldana), Andres (Juan de Marcos Gonzalez), Dancarino and Valentina (Brian Tyree Henry and Nicole Byer), Lutador (Michael Rooker), Marta (Gloria Estefan), and Bus Driver (Leslie David Baker).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. The film might be chosen for children who may like the razzle dazzle and singing. Adults will most likely find the movie boring.

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