POSITIVES…
An animated musical that features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and stars a kinkajou? I’m in!
Colorful and dynamic animation with some stylish 2D segments inserted here and there.
Songs are generally solid and work really well within the context of the narrative. “One more song,” “Keep the beat,” “Inside your heart,” are some of the stand outs.
Lin Manuel Miranda as Vivo is excellent in this, and has a good earnest performance.
Ynairaly Simo as Gabi is fantastically energetic and really grabs your attention.
The heartwarming story is comfortably familiar within some fresh context and locations.
Gotta love those emotional tear jerker moments.
Light hearted humor, jokes, and sight gags, are generally amusing and entertaining.
The Sand Dollar Scouts.
“Not on my watch.”
Maybe this movie will actually inspire more people to take up drumming.
NEGATIVES…
There’s an overall familiarity to the plot progression.
Unsurprising plot tropes and conveniences.
So many unbelievable moments and plot devices that takes you away from the movie.
I can see people absolutely hating on the song “My Own Drum.”
Arguably doesn’t have truly memorable songs that can live beyond the movie.
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