Vivo

PG

2021

1 hr. 38 min.

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Animation

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From Netflix and Sony Pictures AnimaFrom Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation -- the studio that brought you Oscar winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and this year's critically acclaimed blockbuster The Mitchells vs. The Machines -- comes Vivo, an animated musical adventure featuring all-new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Hamilton and In the Heights. Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest "honey bear," voiced by Miranda), who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andrés (Buena Vista Social Club's Juan de Marcos). Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval (three-time Grammy-winning Latin pop legend Gloria Estefan), inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it's up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart, Vivo will need the help of Gabi (newcomer Ynairaly Simo) -- an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum to fulfill his owner's wishes.

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Critics Consensus

Vivo offers few surprises, but this attractively animated adventure is enlivened by the catchy songs contributed by star Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Tim M

Vivo's pedestrian storytelling and animation show, but Lin-Manuel Miranda's unmistakable melodies keep it bouncing to the beat of its own drum.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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NotFunny B

Music is great. It's sad but funny. I love the adventure and the meaningfulness of it all. The Miami song is what brought me to the movie and the movie was more than what I thought it would be.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Alec C

Prepare yourself for a musical that manages to sing its way into your heart! Vivo is a music-loving kinkajou who is trying to deliver a song for his former partner Andres, who had sadly passed away, with the help of his Andres's grand-daughter Gabi as they travel through the Florida everglades. Vibrant animation and infectious songs make this film a must watch for any music lover!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Israel Jeremy M

Originalmente le iba a dar un 7.9 a esta peli, por la trama algo predecible, y por algunos personajes, pero por la animación y sobre todo el soundrack, es lo que esta se convierte en una gran pelicula, le doy un 8.8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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ana luisa u

La animación es increíble la canciones son buenas solo una los personajes están tan bien desarrollados y trama es decente los personajes secundarios son olvidables es un 7 de 10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/25/23

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Jugando con A

A great animated movie for enjoy with the hole family, it's very good!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/19/23

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Kirk DeMicco

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Zoe Saldana

Rosa

Juan de Marcos González

Andrés

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Nicholas Barber

BBC.com

A warm, colourful, family-friendly tribute to all things Cuban directed by Kirk DeMicco.

Aug 13, 2021

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

Last year's biggest animated feature was Pixar's "Soul." The best thing about it was a rare feeling for music, an ability to express jazz visually and rhythmically. At times, "Vivo" does the same even better for Latin music.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 12, 2021

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Vivo himself has charm and a delightfully kinetic scamper to go with themes of love and loss.

Aug 11, 2021

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Juanma Fernández París

El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico)

... The should of this movie is expressed through its compositions. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 6, 2023

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

A cute animal in the lead role is always entertaining, the animation is gorgeous and the story has a nice balance of fun and emotion.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Tyler Strandberg

InSession Film

Vivo is a fun little journey and a more light addition to Miranda’s library of work. It might be predictable or even forgettable, but it’s not a bad time either.

Rated: C+

Jul 19, 2023

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Synopsis

From Netflix and Sony Pictures AnimaFrom Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation -- the studio that brought you Oscar winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and this year's critically acclaimed blockbuster The Mitchells vs. The Machines -- comes Vivo, an animated musical adventure featuring all-new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Hamilton and In the Heights. Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest "honey bear," voiced by Miranda), who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andrés (Buena Vista Social Club's Juan de Marcos). Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andrés are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andrés receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval (three-time Grammy-winning Latin pop legend Gloria Estefan), inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it's up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andrés never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart, Vivo will need the help of Gabi (newcomer Ynairaly Simo) -- an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum to fulfill his owner's wishes.

Director: Kirk DeMicco
Executive Producer: Louis Koo, Laurence Mark, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Screenwriter: Kirk DeMicco, Quiara Alegría Hudes
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements|Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2021
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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