'The Book of Life' not quite lively enough

Book of Life director Jorge Gutierrez wowed us with his stunning visuals and his portrayal of the Mexican Day of the Dead. And it's clear from his student Emmy-award-winning short film that he's been playing with these designs and themes for a while.

Mexican producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez decided to focus on a holiday that gets much less attention than Halloween does in the United States during this time of year. His musical animated feature “The Book of Life,” released

My compliments to the art and design teams behind The Book of Life, a vivaciously rainbow-colored family film that's proud of its Mexican heritage and chock-full of indigenous art design. Día de los Muertos is on full display, 

This weekend the $50 million-budgeted Fox/Reel FX film 'The Book of Life,' opened in the United States with an estimated $17 million.

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 enchanting atmosphere that sweeps you into