Film Review – Vivo

There’s been a lot of Lin-Manuel Miranda in recent years. He finally brought his beloved stage musical “Hamilton” to screens last year, and one of his earliest career triumphs, the Tony award-winning “In the Heights,” received a cinematic adaptation last June. He’s even participating in the making of “Encanto,” an upcoming release from Walt Disney Animation. He’s been a busy guy, but his musical instincts haven’t diminished, remaining in full force with “Vivo,” where he portrays the titular kinkajou and oversees the creation of the original soundtrack, which is sure to receive regular rotation in minivans everywhere. Director Kirk DeMicco (“The Croods”) feeds off Miranda’s bountiful energy with “Vivo,” launching a vibrant musical with memorable songs and colorful animation that’s fantastically entertaining at times, securing a Cuban-flavored vibe for family audiences in need of a little boost of excitement from an animated adventure. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com