We recently watched the new movie, coming out on Blu-ray/DVD on Jan. 27, called THE BOOK OF LIFE. We all wanted to see it- it looked good in previews. I am happy to say it was better then we thought it would be- it was good for kids and for adults, too. It was also visually stunning- very cool animation. Not sure why they chose to make weird wooden-puppet-people, but it worked and it was fun. The underworld/afterlife scenes were even more beautiful then the rest of the movie- quite magical.
My son has been a little obsessed with the Day of the Dead since he was about 3, which has lead to this momma trying to make sugar skulls, having class parties, and even a trip to Mexico to check out the festivities ourselves. (Hey- go big or go home, right?) There were all sorts of kid’s activites for him to try while we were there, and he learned all about the importance of family cultural traditions and visiting the headstones of those who have passed on, and how they are decorated and food and drinks brought on the special night to honor and remember the history of the family. I think our trip made this movie even cooler for him, since it helped him understand the celebration and what it was about.
