The film is described as the journey of manolo voiced by diego luna. The adventures of manny rivera explains in the press notes. After maria hears of manolos death, she agrees to marry joaquin in great. Manolos time in the land of the remembered was more of a fantasy adventure going through traps, mazes and distant lands. The medium in manolos is a lifeaffirming, miraculous, and modern guide to mediumship.
A museum chaperone named mary beth takes a group of troubled children on a tour and tells them about the famous legends and myths of mexican folklore. Too much and too little in mexicanthemed book of life. Diego luna, zoe saldana, channing tatum, ron perlman, hector elizondo, and ice cube 20th century fox and reel fx pg, 95 minutes flat out and up front. Manolo s time in the land of the remembered was more of a fantasy adventure going through traps, mazes and distant lands. Overall, the book of life is a very unique animated feature. Produced by reel fx creative studios and distributed by 20th century fox, the film is directed by jorge gutierrez, and cowritten by gutierrez and. The book of life soundtrack the apology song lyrics by paul williams music by gustavo santaolalla performed by diego luna produced by gustavo santaolalla and anibal kerpel lyrics. Gutierrez modeled so much of the film on traditional day of the dead artwork. The book of life, with its latinthemed story and wideranging roster of acting talent, provides a welcome shot of diversity in theaters. Ever since pixar announced coco, a movie inspired by the mexican day of the dead celebration, comparisons to reel fxs 2014 film the book of life seemed inevitable. Look, guys, the book of life holds everyone s story. Love conquers death or, at least, tries to in the first trailer for the. It is the day of the dead, and carlos tells his son that.
Blasters universe administriviapages needing example context buzz lightyear of star. The book of life movie i freakn love day of the dead and cant wait to see this. From producer guillermo del toro and director jorge gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. The book turned a few pages nudging him gaining his attention again. The book of life is a 2014 computeranimated film directed by jorge r. Potentially scary imagerypervasive death references skeletons, beheaded figures, etc. Okay, okay, look guys the book of life holds everyones stories, but the pages on manolo s and roslyn s life. How to draw manolo sanchez from the book of life step by step, learn drawing by this tutorial for kids and adults. There are some intense bull fighting scenes, slightly scary music and fights in the land of the forgotten. Some wellknown latino actors like hector elizondo, danny trejo and placido domingo voice the more mature characters, like manolos dad and ancestors. The following is a filmography of his workconsisting of about 250 film and television roles.
French actor michel piccoli, arthouse star, is dead at 94. Connor lacey and the book of life jadens adventures wiki. No matter where you are the book of life soundtrack. The book of life is the journey of manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his. Channing tatum voices manolo s bumptious pal joaquin, who also aims to make maria his wife, and he ups the laugh count by. The animation is simply amazing and the story about love and death is all too cute. Maybe even a story with reader and manolos children.
The book of life, a vibrant fantasyadventure, tells the legend of manolo. Candle maker looks at the pages with wide eyes in shock. Maria gabriella addison mia posada is the tritagonist of the book of life. They both have family that push them very hard to be something they might not want to be, and rebel against that and do their own thing. May 06, 2015 the book of life soundtrack the apology song lyrics by paul williams music by gustavo santaolalla performed by diego luna produced by gustavo santaolalla and anibal kerpel lyrics. I recommend it for families with kids ages 7 to 18. Be sure to check out the book of life which is in theaters now. Manolo meets the candle maker ice cube, the keeper of the book of life where everyones story is written. Apr 01, 2016 the book of life official trailer 2014 zoe saldana, channing tatum hd duration. The sleeves of his chaquetilla have curls protruding from the.
The book of life 2014 written by jorge gutierrez and douglas langdale directed by jorge r. The movie s director, jorge gutierrez, and producer, guillermo del toro, presented this week an early look at the cganimated film be. Okay, okay, look guys the book of life holds everyones stories, but the pages on manolos and roslyns life. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated adventure musical comedy film produced by reel fx creative studios and distributed by 20th century fox. Gutierrez, it was produced by aaron berger, brad booker, guillermo del toro, and carina schulze. The central story unfolding in san angel is being read aloud as one story among the world. The book of life official trailer 2014 zoe saldana, channing tatum hd duration. Mary beth, a museum tour guide, takes a group of school detention students on a secret museum tour, telling them, with wooden figures, the story of a mexican town called san angel from the book of life, holding every story in the world. So jorge gutierrezs the book of life begins when a group of children are enticed by the power of story. A joaquin oneshot is on its way for those of you who love the mustached soldier.
Takes places before start of story after the death of his mother, manolo has shut himself inside of his house, deep in depression. Manolo ducks, letting out an amused shout as the pillow instead knocks maria down. Manolo had fought his way through a life and death ordeal in order to save san angel and maria. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated musical fantasy adventure comedy film produced by reel fx creative studios and distributed by 20th century fox. Look, guys, the book of life holds everyones story. Day of the dead party ideas inspired by the traditional mexican. No, you shouldnt have, a book of life fanfic fanfiction.
The book of life was released in the united states and canada on october 17, 2014. It follows mexican troubadour and reluctant bullfighter manolo diego luna through three dimensions the lands of the living, the dead and. Manolo luis sanchez is the main protagonist of the book of life. She is voiced by zoe saldana who also portrayed neytiri in avatar, nyota uhura in star trek reboot series and gamora in marvel cinematic universe. The book of life manolo legacy action figure features the prodescriptiononist of the film measuring about 6inches tall. Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. See more ideas about book of life, book of life movie and book of life costume.
He craned his neck as he tried to see where the music. It is both for people who have lost someone and are looking to grieve and heal in a new, more empowered way. Channing tatum voices manolos bumptious pal joaquin, who also aims to make maria his wife, and he ups the laugh count by. Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his. The adventures of manny rivera, follows the adventures of manolo voiced by diego luna, a young man out to fulfill his dreams. Carmen sanchez nee rivera is the deceased mother of manolo sanchez. The irelanders and the book of life poohs adventures wiki. Trailer for guillermo del toros book of life teases magic and love. See more ideas about book of life, book of life movie and cartoon art styles. The book of life for a romantic and adventurous film about death, the book of life is perfect. She is a girl manolo and his best friend, joaquin, both love. Characters manolo, voiced by diego luna, left, and carmen sanchez, voiced.
Making a controversial all stars season queens who will probably never do all stars. Manolo, maria and joaquin the book of life fanart by joannekwan 3. Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where. Inside, he meets the candle maker, the overseer of mortal lives and the book of lifes keeper. In all honesty, he would do it all over again if he knew that he would wake up to this every morning for the rest of his life.
The irelanders and the book of life is the 4th yifm20th century fox crossover made by connor lacey. Xiabalba, the king of the underworld, is scary and makes loud frightening movements that could scare some children. He bears brown epaulettes decorated with gold stars and gold strings. Joaquin sits up and takes her hand to help her off the ground, and she drags him off the bed with a. Cartoon movies the book of life 2014 online for free in hd. Maria has more important matters to attend to, though, like helping to save her village from bandits. The movies storyline, as was cowritten by the director jorge r. The book of life is a film based on the images and stories about the day of the dead, and features a man, recently deceased, who hopes to journey back to the land of the living to be with the. Okay, yes, the book of life had some awkward modern musical numbers thrown in like creep, and i will wait for you while coco was able to come up with original scores to help add more life to the film.
The medium in manolos tells the story of how this young woman overcame her own fears, selfdoubt and selfconsciousness to go from grieving granddaughter to con dent and empowered medium and coach. Oct 29, 2014 this is an allaround great family film. The book of life manolo by democomics on deviantart book of life movie, i. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Winnie the pooh and the book of life is an upcoming winnie the poohnondisney crossover to be created by yakkowarnermovie101. The movie s storyline, as was cowritten by the director jorge r. The film stars the voices of diego luna, zoe saldana and channing tatum with supporting roles by christina applegate. Manolo meets up with his father, carlos, and grandmother sanchez, to show respect to his mother carmen. The film stars the voices of diego luna, zoe saldana, channing tatum, christina applegate, ice. Xibalba is the antihero of the 2014 computeranimated film the book of life. Some wellknown latino actors like hector elizondo, danny trejo and placido domingo voice the more mature characters, like manolo s dad and ancestors. The book of life 2014 is an american 3d computeranimated adventure comedy stars the voices of diego luna, zoe saldana, channing tatum, christina applegate, ice cube, ron perlman, cheech marin, placido domingo, gabriel iglesias, and danny trejo. Cave of souls and land of the forgotten the book of life 2014.
The book of life funny, cute and festive halloweenthemed film. The candle maker sees that manolos story in the book of life is blank and can be rewritten by himself, so he takes them to the land of the forgotten. He was voiced by ron perlman, who is best known for playing the lich in adventure time, dieter reinhardt in blade ii, mr. Featuring over 20 points of articulation, this figure is a musthave for fans of the movie. The book of life juxtaposes overwrought visual imagery with an undernourished. Devastated by marias apparent death, manolo allows xibalba to kill him, believing he will be reunited with maria in death. Joaquin sits up and takes her hand to help her off the ground, and she drags him off the bed with a devious grin. It is a orpheus and eurydicestyle love story set during the day of the dead in a. Book of life follows manolo, a man who faces his greatest fears and. Several years after her death, manolo reunites with her in the land of the. Mary beth, a museum tour guide, takes a group of school detention students on a secret museum tour, telling them, with wooden figures, the story of a mexicantown called san angel from the book of life, holding every story in the world. Manolo fights real life bulls, and, near the end, he also fights a scary demon bull the size of a building. Oct 24, 2014 so jorge gutierrezs the book of life begins when a group of children are enticed by the power of story. Of course, he was a romantic in the entire sense of the word and at times it did tend to clash with his wifes practical.