As stunning as the animated papel picado drawings are, it's a bold choice to not show our hero immediately, and even bolder to dive into a generations - long family history. (slashfilm.com)
After an inspired prologue designed entirely in the intricate papel picado style of tissue - paper art, the story begins on Día de los Muertos, the holiday when Mexican families display their late ancestors» photographs alongside food offerings on a commemorative altar. (latimes.com)
Young, aspiring musician Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dramatically recounts the story of his family's past as the people within the story spring to life via the colorful papel picado banners that decorate the streets of Mexico on Dia de los Muertos. (slashfilm.com)