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The Book of Life is a 2014 American animated fantasy adventure comedy film [7] [8] [9] directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez in his feature directorial debut and written by Gutierrez and Doug Langdale. It was produced by 20th Century Fox Animation, Reel FX Animation Studios, and Chatrone, and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
From Mexican folk art to Sergio Leone to Radiohead, the director Jorge R. Gutierrez reached far and wide for inspiration in making “The Book of Life,” his first 3-D animated feature. The...
THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
- Jorge R. Gutiérrez
- 3 min
Oct 16, 2014 · At its core, The Book of Life is a love story based on the Day of the Dead. What makes it unique is that it goes way beyond romantic love.
Oct 16, 2014 · Gutierrez and co-writer Douglas Langdale do what they can to blunt the queasiness of a story essentially based around two men competing for a woman in a big cosmic game: Maria mercilessly mocks any hint of sexism, and she turns out to be as handy with a sword (and with kung fu) as the men.
Oct 11, 2014 · Steeped in Mexican folk art and inspired by that country’s holiday the Day of the Dead, The Book of Life is a visually stunning effort that makes up for its formulaic storyline with an...
THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
