In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing VIVO (2021), currently streaming on Netflix. Written by Kirk DeMicco and Quiara Alegría Hudes and directed by Kirk DeMicco with a co-directing credit to Brandon Jeffords, the film follows Vivo, a young kinkajou (voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda) who befriends Andrés (Juan de Marcos González) who takes him in and gives him a home. On the night before a trip to see and declare his love to the only woman he's ever loved (the glorious Gloria Estefan), tragedy strikes and Vivo vows to fulfill a last wish to an old friend and finds a second chance at family with Gabi (Ynairaly Simo) and Rosa (Zoe Saldana). Some great music courtesy of Lin-Manuel and Alex Lacamoire make this a fun treat for the entire family. The film is rated PG and the run time is 1 h 35 m. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
