The Book of Life

Theatrical - Wide 2014-10-17

Cast Channing Tatum Zoe Saldana Ron Perlman Danny Trejo Ice Cube Christina Applegate Diego Luna
Directed by Jorge Gutierrez
Written by Jorge Gutierrez

Genres: Animation

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9/10

Synopsis

An animated movie described as a Romeo and Juliet-inspired love story set during a Day of the Dead celebration.

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PLOT: Manolo is a young man trying to please his family, as well as satisfy his passion for playing music. That and his love of his childhood friend Maria soon lead him on an adventure that expands well past the...

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Exclusive 1:1 Interview: Channing Tatum talks The Book of Life & 23 Jump St.

Posted 12 years ago

In Jorge R. Gutierrez’s splendid animated feature THE BOOK OF LIFE, Channing Tatum plays Joaquin, a pompous but good-natured soldier who finds himself fighting for the affection of his childhood friend Maria (Zoe Saldana) against his best pal Manolo (Diego...

Exclusive Interview: Ron Perlman talks The Book of Life, Hellboy 3 & more!

Posted 12 years ago

Ron Perlman is an amazing presence. Whether he is heavily buried under FX make-up or leather jacket clad on a Harley, he can certainly draw attention the second he walks in a room. Even in his latest, the wonderfully charming...

Exclusive 1:1 Interview: The Book of Life Star Ice Cube!

Posted 12 years ago

Ice Cube is a legend. The rapper/actor has had a number of successes in film including FRIDAY, BOYS N THE HOOD, RIDE ALONG and the recent 21 JUMP STREET and 22 JUMP STREET. This fine fellow also knows a little...

Exclusive Interview: The Book of Life Stars Diego Luna and Zoe Saldana!

Posted 12 years ago

THE BOOK OF LIFE is a wonderful animated celebration of Day of the Dead. It also features some inspired casting choices including the very talented Diego Luna and Zoe Saldana as childhood friends who discover the importance of being you...

Exclusive Interview: The Book of Life’s Jorge Gutierrez & Guillermo del Toro

Posted 12 years ago

THE BOOK OF LIFE is a wonderful film. Directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, this is a vibrant and thrilling celebration of life that features a ton of great music and an inspired look into the Day of the Dead. With...

Exclusive Clip from animated Guillermo del Toro-produced The Book of Life

Posted 12 years ago

Guillermo del Toro is well-known for his unique style and now he's helping to bring those same sensibilities to the animated tale, THE BOOK OF LIFE, from writer/director Jorge R. Gutierrez, which follows the title character, Manolo, as he traverses...

The newest trailer for The Book of Life showcases some animated flair

Posted 12 years ago

Earlier this year we got our first glimpse of THE BOOK OF LIFE in motion. Now a new trailer has hit that gives us a better idea of the two worlds showcased in the film. For those of you seeking...

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Comic Con: Interview with Guillermo del Toro & Jorge Gutierrez -Book of Life

Posted 12 years ago

One of the best things about working at JoBlo.com over the years has been getting to talk to the genius that is Guillermo del Toro. The filmmaker is one of the most creative and charismatic guys working in Hollywood and...

JoBlo.com Joins Guillermo del Toro and Jorge Gutierrez for The Book Of Life!

Posted 12 years ago

It’s exciting for me as a viewer to see Guillermo del Toro lend his name and talents to animated fare. We saw that spark with 2012’s RISE OF THE GUARDIANS and this coming October he is bringing the magic and...

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