{"id":7736,"date":"2021-08-07T04:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=7736"},"modified":"2021-08-09T14:35:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T21:35:51","slug":"vivo-showcases-the-love-between-animals-and-humans-as-well-as-their-love-for-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/vivo-showcases-the-love-between-animals-and-humans-as-well-as-their-love-for-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivo * Showcases The Love Between Animals And Humans, As Well As Their Love For Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Vivo.poster.jpg?resize=126%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7743\" width=\"126\" height=\"225\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest &#8220;honey bear&#8221;) who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andr\u00e9s. Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andr\u00e9s are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andr\u00e9s receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval, inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it&#8217;s up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andr\u00e9s never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart, Vivo will need the help of Gabi &#8211; an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum to fulfill his owner&#8217;s wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Giana N. comments, \u201cVivo is an awesome film to watch. It showcases the love between animals and humans, as well as their love for music. There are great messages; the concept of the movie is entertaining; and every song is fun to listen to.\u201d Zoe C. adds, \u201cAs its name suggests,&nbsp;<em>Vivo <\/em>is a vivid animated film full of life, color, music and emotion.&nbsp;Directed by Kirk DeMicco and Brandon Jeffords,<em>Vivo<\/em>&nbsp;is the first-ever musical for Sony with a Latino theme, and the story is certainly very relevant and aims to be significant for the Latino community.\u201d Ethan P. wraps it up with, \u201cThe story reminds us to always express your love to the person you love, because it might become too late to do it. Always open your heart to the person you love; let them know your feelings before it is too late.\u201d See their full reviews below.<br><br>Vivo<br>By Giana N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uj8zhOgorNQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/vivo.c.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7740\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vivo<\/em> is an awesome film to watch. It showcases the love between animals and humans, as well as their love for music. There are great messages; the concept of the movie is entertaining; and every song is fun to listen to. You will be tapping your feet to the beat as you follow&nbsp; this film&#8217;s adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vivo<\/em> is about a kinkajou named Vivo (Lin-Manuel Miranda) who lives with his friend Andr\u00e9s (Juan de Marcos Gonz\u00e1lez) in Cuba. Andr\u00e9s and Vivo can\u2019t directly talk to each other, because one is human and the other is an animal; but, when they sing together they connect. Vivo soon learns that when Andr\u00e9s was younger, he had a love interest named Marta (Gloria Estefan). Unfortunately, when Andr\u00e9s was going to tell her how he felt, she got an opportunity to follow her dream as a singer and he didn\u2019t want to interfere with her decision. He wrote her a song and didn\u2019t get to give it to her, so now Vivo is determined to give it to Marta before it\u2019s too late.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-_UwxZHxvg0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The songs in <em>Vivo<\/em> are fun and made me want to listen to them over and over again. My favorite song is \u201cMy Own Drum\u201d performed by Gabi (Ynairaly Simo) because it is upbeat and describes how Gabi feels. I like how the writers, Quiara Alegria Hudes and Kirk DeMicco portray Vivo\u2019s character development. In the beginning of the film Vivo doesn\u2019t want to go to Miami for Marta, but when he realizes how much it means to Andr\u00e9s and remembers all the things Andr\u00e9s has done for him, he has a change of heart. My favorite character is Vivo because he is loving and daring. Vivo looks out for Andr\u00e9s and takes care of him and does anything he can to help him. He travels all the way from Cuba to Miami and overcomes many challenging obstacles along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of<em> Vivo<\/em> is that, even when times are tough, you have to have hope and do what is best. This film is completely family-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Vivo<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and I recommend it for ages 7 to 18, plus adults. You can watch <em>Vivo<\/em> on Netflix beginning August 6, 2021. Be sure to check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivo<br>By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5H9lWABcwFo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/vivo.e.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7738\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name suggests,&nbsp;<em>Vivo <\/em>is a vivid animated film full of life, color, music and emotion.&nbsp;Directed by Kirk DeMicco and Brandon Jeffords,<em>Vivo<\/em>&nbsp;is the first-ever musical for Sony with a Latino theme, and the story is certainly very relevant and aims to be significant for the Latino community.<em> Vivo<\/em> features all-new songs written and performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda which are powerful, emotive and contribute nicely to the storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vivo<\/em> is about the way we connect with others through music. In a very old-fashioned Cuba, a kinkajou named Vivo is voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda. A kinkajou is a mammal that looks like a monkey but is a rainforest \u201choney bear.\u201d &nbsp;Vivo and his owner Andr\u00e9s enjoy making music and performing together. When Andr\u00e9s receives an invitation from his friend, famous singer Marta Sandoval (Gloria Estefan), to attend her farewell show in Miami, Vivo is in charge to deliver the message to reconnect their friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/vivo.f.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7737\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivo connects with our inner and pure childhood emotions and the characters in this story are lovable and relatable.&nbsp; For example, with the help of a young girl, Gabi, our protagonist Vivo is able to make the journey to Miami. Gabi, an aspiring musician, is a girl with talent and ambition, but rebellious and spontaneous. Gabi is a very special character representing the effervescent tween years where not everything fits in the molds of society. The animation in <em>Vivo <\/em>is gorgeous: the characters are colorful and vibrant. The attention to detail in the architecture and landscapes of Cuba is breathtaking. The presence of nature is also key to the story. As Vivo and Gaby navigate their way to Miami, they travel through the Everglades and encounter the wildlife at its fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vivo <\/em>demonstrates a nice balance between traditions and everyday life and new adventures and discovering life out of our boundaries. Another great success is how the film resonates with a multigenerational audience, connecting youngsters and older members of the family effectively making it a perfect experience that unites the whole family. <em>Vivo&nbsp;<\/em>shows us the power of music in making connections between us and how music helps us to achieve goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give&nbsp;<em>Vivo<\/em>&nbsp;5 out of 5 stars and recommended it for all 8 to 18, plus adults.&nbsp;<em>Vivo<\/em>&nbsp;opens in theaters and Netflix on August 6, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vivo<br>Ethan P., KIDS FIRST!, Film Critic, Age 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-UohvZopdAE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vivo<\/em>&nbsp;it is a heartwarming movie that has happy moments, funny moments and tragedy. I like the storyline, the graphics and the catchy songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/vivo.b.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7741\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This movie has beautiful computer animated scenes. The backgrounds simulate the city of Habana in Cuba, Key West and the Florida Everglades. The scenes are very colorful and bright. The songs are very catchy and appealing. Besides being the main character&#8217;s voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda also wrote 11 songs for this film. He offered Cuban legend Gloria Estefan a part in this movie and she had the opportunity to create her character, which is a mix of Celia Cruz, another Cuban legend, and Mrs. Estefan&#8217;s mother, who she describes as a diva. This film has a stellar cast including Zoe Saldana (<em>Guardians of the Galaxy)<\/em> as Rosa, Michael Rooker (<em>The Walking Dead)<\/em> as the snake Lutador and Leslie David Baker (<em>The Office)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story reminds us to always express your love to the person you love, because it might become too late to do it. Always open your heart to the person you love; let them know your feelings before it is too late. My favorite part is when Vivo delivers the letter to Marta. It provided closure for his beloved partner, Andres.<br><br>I give&nbsp;<em>Vivo<\/em>&nbsp;5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. This film is also a great asset for the Cuban community, especially now during Cuba&#8217;s troubling times. <em>Vivo<\/em> is in theaters now and begins streaming on Netflix on August 6, 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vivo follows a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest &#8220;honey bear&#8221;) who spends his days playing music to the crowds in a lively square with his beloved owner Andr\u00e9s. Though they may not speak the same language, Vivo and Andr\u00e9s are the perfect duo through their common love of music. But when tragedy strikes shortly after Andr\u00e9s receives a letter from the famous Marta Sandoval, inviting her old partner to her farewell concert with the hope of reconnecting, it&#8217;s up to Vivo to deliver a message that Andr\u00e9s never could: A love letter to Marta, written long ago, in the form of a song. Yet in order to get to Marta, who lives a world apart, Vivo will need the help of Gabi &#8211; an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum to fulfill his owner&#8217;s wishes. <\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Giana N. comments, \u201cVivo is an awesome film to watch. It showcases the love between animals and humans, as well as their love for music. There are great messages; the concept of the movie is entertaining; and every song is fun to listen to.\u201d Zoe C. adds, \u201cAs its name suggests, Vivo is a vivid animated film full of life, color, music and emotion. Directed by Kirk DeMicco and Brandon Jeffords,Vivo is the first-ever musical for Sony with a Latino theme, and the story is certainly very relevant and aims to be significant for the Latino community.\u201d Ethan P. wraps it up with, \u201cThe story reminds us to always express your love to the person you love, because it might become too late to do it. 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