I Watched *THE BOOK OF LIFE* For The First Time and It's An Underrated GEM! (Movie Reaction)

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  • Hey Everyone! ✨ Today we're watching The Book of Life! If you enjoyed it, please don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. xo 💖
    FILM SYNOPSIS♡
    In the Mexican town of San Angel, Manolo (Diego Luna), Maria (Zoë Saldana) and Joaquin (Channing Tatum) have been friends ever since childhood. Although their lives have taken different paths -- Maria was sent to Europe, Joaquin joined the military, and Manolo studied to become a bullfighter -- one thing remains the same: Manolo and Joaquin both want to marry Maria. Little does the trio know that battling husband-and-wife deities have made a high-stakes wager on the love triangle's outcome.
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  • @RukiyaReacts
    @RukiyaReacts  Рік тому +2955

    EDIT: Some people are misunderstanding what I said. I know The Book of Life came out first. That's why I called out Pixar for getting inspired by this movie since Disney’s Pixar made Coco.
    Sorry for the large amount of cuts, blurs and pitch changes. Disney kept copyright claiming and blocking this reaction. So I had to add a lot of edits to get this video up. Thank you for understanding and I hope you still enjoy!❤️

  • @xmlx_
    @xmlx_ 8 місяців тому +863

    Another thing about this movie is that Manolo and Maria are LITERALLY soulmates!! There was a spin off show called Maya And The Three that was on Netflix for a little bit, and it was about two demigods Maya and Zats who fell in love IN THE CUTEST WAY , and Manolo and Maria are confirmed to be their reincarnations who found eachother in another life😭❤️

    • @ryanbrielle5945
      @ryanbrielle5945 8 місяців тому +39

      omggg i have to watch this

    • @LaLaMorbid666
      @LaLaMorbid666 6 місяців тому +26

      My cold dead heart broke from the cuteness💜 I’ve watched both, absolutely loved Maya and the Three

    • @overdramaticgoddess9696
      @overdramaticgoddess9696 5 місяців тому +10

      @@ryanbrielle5945 IT IS SO GOOD!!! I got my family to fall in love with it.

    • @kkreynolds4569
      @kkreynolds4569 5 місяців тому +9

      Omg!! I watched Maya and the three bc of how much I love the book of life and I didn’t even know this!!! 😭

    • @kitstv1226
      @kitstv1226 3 місяці тому +5

      I watched Maya and the three on Netflix before and when I search it up I realized Boot of life and Maya and the three are connected!

  • @astrobread7602
    @astrobread7602 Рік тому +5688

    Coco actually took a lot of inspiration from this movie! The Book of Life was released in 2014, where Coco was released in 2017. I remember falling in love with this movie when it first came out!

    • @Bruno_therealone
      @Bruno_therealone Рік тому +483

      I love both movies but only thing I don’t like is people say coco was first and then book of life go inspired by coco but it was the other way that is only thing I hate not many people know of book of life and like everyone knows the movie coco

    • @theresaradcliffe7071
      @theresaradcliffe7071 Рік тому +100

      Book of life was first

    • @Bruno_therealone
      @Bruno_therealone Рік тому +92

      @@theresaradcliffe7071 yea I know but people think coco was first and book of life got inspired by it but it’s the other way

    • @Moon_bowYT
      @Moon_bowYT Рік тому +8

      Ya same

    • @camilainta2602
      @camilainta2602 Рік тому +9

      Pero ... Si the book of life es terrible ... Como latinoamericana... Es la peor película que he visto que intente representar a México, sobre todo porque hace mas referencias a España que a México... Terrible.

  • @DjindaPhillips
    @DjindaPhillips 10 місяців тому +259

    I swear Manolo is such a gentle man, and when he sang 'love you too much' i fell for him hard.

    • @StarletteLily5874
      @StarletteLily5874 5 місяців тому +17

      Me too dude! His accent is what also made me love him

  • @mossman397
    @mossman397 7 місяців тому +230

    I know Manolo singing the "im a creep" song comes off as weird at forst lol, but when you look back on it, it really feels like its about how he never felt accepted by the town or his family for not wanting to bullfight. He doesnt belong bc hes seen as a "weirdo" by society. He feels such a gap between himself and Maria bc of their societal acceptance and status. Makes me wanna cry sometimes.was it just me tho?? Ayone ele have other theories?

    • @daisy-wq7uu
      @daisy-wq7uu 5 місяців тому +8

      i'm surprised she didn't know that song lol

    • @olivesholives5736
      @olivesholives5736 Місяць тому +1

      I was like "oH THIs SONG" When it played I did not expect it

  • @oliviarettberg7173
    @oliviarettberg7173 Рік тому +1501

    I love how Manolo and Joaquin are still friends even though they're rivals for Maria's love like Joaquin came to his bullfight and they somewhat supported each other

    • @monikaaaax3
      @monikaaaax3 10 місяців тому +155

      That's one of my favorite things about this movie. Manolo and Joaquin just stayed friends even though they were basically opposites, with Manolo refusing to continue with the family legacy and Joaquin becoming the town's hero like his father

    • @msk-qp6fn
      @msk-qp6fn 9 місяців тому +15

      She reminds me of elena de la vega from mask of zorro!!! ❤

    • @SUSROOMATE
      @SUSROOMATE 8 місяців тому +12

      That’s like every bestie in the world 😂😂😅

    • @Weareallweirdos
      @Weareallweirdos 8 місяців тому +5

      @@msk-qp6fn I thought you were going to say Elena de avalador I forgot how to spell it

    • @OseiA-qt2fu
      @OseiA-qt2fu 8 місяців тому +5

      I’m watching this video because I’ve never seen this movie before

  • @rimonamaad
    @rimonamaad Рік тому +5798

    i legit have this movie memorized word for word. it’s my favorite movie ever

  • @heluvaboss_lmk_lover
    @heluvaboss_lmk_lover 10 місяців тому +72

    "what can maria not do" i can answer that
    she cant stop being the most iconic character in the whole movie

  • @PuccaLover15
    @PuccaLover15 11 місяців тому +84

    My heart when Manolo starts singing to the bull(s)! For so many years, bulls were killed by the Sanchez family for the entertainment of others. They wanted revenge, which they had every right. They didn't ask to be angered on purpose and slain. Then came Manolo with his guitar. He was the only Sanchez to give an incredibly heartfelt apology, understanding their anger. All they ever wanted was a genuine apology, someone in the family to acknowledge the injustice they had suffered. Now at last, they can rest in peace.

  • @Wynterwitch17
    @Wynterwitch17 Рік тому +3046

    THE BOOK OF LIFE WAS SUCH A GREAT MOVIE!!!

  • @Horchataaa
    @Horchataaa Рік тому +1244

    Fun fact: Book of life was made before Coco and I think it is sooooooooo underrated!

    • @Cellystix2.0
      @Cellystix2.0 Рік тому +72

      Book of life is really underrated,still holds up well and I love the animation they used for the characters

    • @dontknowwhattocallmyself.5144
      @dontknowwhattocallmyself.5144 Рік тому +6

      What this counts as a fun fact?

    • @Horchataaa
      @Horchataaa Рік тому +8

      @@dontknowwhattocallmyself.5144 I don’t know my stupid self put that. I was half asleep so yeah.

    • @WibbleMn
      @WibbleMn Рік тому +33

      I personally think the Book of Life is wayyy better than Coco. Coco is good but lowkey tried to copy the Book of Life imo

    • @MissMiney
      @MissMiney 11 місяців тому +21

      ​​​​​@@WibbleMnIt did seem like it was trying to copy the book of life especially with the whole "after life thing" and the "forgotten" thing AND the "Wanting to be a musician" thing Fr The Book Of life walked so Coco could run and ik that it took "Inspiration" from The Book Of Life but it's more like it copied it to be honest

  • @VALERIE.Is.The.1
    @VALERIE.Is.The.1 6 місяців тому +30

    *Rukiya being emotional then suddenly* “ WAIT WHY IS THERE A CLOWN? “

  • @kanamekuran7372
    @kanamekuran7372 8 місяців тому +16

    Wait till she hears there was supposed to be a second movie, but since it didn’t sell as how it was planned to… they stopped it. Instead they made a prequel- a serie: Maya and the three. The previous life of Manolo and Maria.

  • @CeltycSparrow
    @CeltycSparrow Рік тому +1309

    Can we just appreciate how much TIME the one guy spent, setting up and lighting all those candles on the bridge before he proposed to her and she got bit? THAT is so sweet and romantic. It shows he cares about her.

    • @RukiyaReacts
      @RukiyaReacts  11 місяців тому +173

      A true romantic 🌹🕯️❤️😩

    • @user-wd9fe8pq3m
      @user-wd9fe8pq3m 6 місяців тому +6

      I love your videos

    • @user-mn3xn8ec4v
      @user-mn3xn8ec4v 6 місяців тому

      Shut up 🤬

    • @rafeh751
      @rafeh751 6 місяців тому +7

      Yeah but in todays world, that gets labeled as simp as a bad thing. The society we live in is scary

    • @zeniaverdugo6269
      @zeniaverdugo6269 5 місяців тому

      Wrtyisaddfyh🥹😍❤️🕯️👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️
      Kyghge

  • @chylcody7804
    @chylcody7804 Рік тому +1555

    La Muerte and Xibalba are actually married and have, like, twelve kids. Also if you love this movie, you should check out Maya and the Three, which is connected to this same universe

    • @morte2137
      @morte2137 Рік тому +152

      Twelve kids?! Why do I find out abt this just now

    • @chylcody7804
      @chylcody7804 Рік тому +177

      @@morte2137 my friend got really into the the lore of Book of Life.

    • @morte2137
      @morte2137 Рік тому +117

      @@chylcody7804 man, bless your friend, i have to get into the lore of the book of life, i didnt know it has lore 😭

    • @chylcody7804
      @chylcody7804 Рік тому +133

      @@morte2137 sooo much lore! Explore it to your heart’s content! Like how La Muerte and Xibalba have siblings! Her sisters married his brothers!

    • @morte2137
      @morte2137 Рік тому +27

      @@chylcody7804 I'll do that for sure!! I have plenty of time

  • @Loona-Nenj
    @Loona-Nenj 9 місяців тому +34

    I love how Maria challenged the social norms that were placed in her town and how she defined her independence as well as being a boss b while doing it PERIOD😍

  • @alyssatheperson1200
    @alyssatheperson1200 4 місяці тому +8

    "Get that clear ring pop away from me."
    "Its not my father you're marrying"
    got me *dead-*

  • @emptyships5322
    @emptyships5322 Рік тому +1071

    The thing I like about Maria is that she isn’t represented as a weak or harmless woman she got a strong personality 😌 and she got a strong personality 🤔

    • @alexandrahuaman6961
      @alexandrahuaman6961 10 місяців тому +43

      She also knows kung fu

    • @Rainie_Daze
      @Rainie_Daze 10 місяців тому +49

      She's like Princess Peach from The Mario Movie

    • @average-art3222
      @average-art3222 9 місяців тому +33

      @@Rainie_Daze But better with spice

    • @sarahifab7433
      @sarahifab7433 8 місяців тому +6

      Just like all the woman's at that time ,they had to be like that,strong

    • @MNNskii
      @MNNskii 8 місяців тому +5

      You said she has a strong personality two times

  • @bluewolf6323
    @bluewolf6323 Рік тому +1366

    Xibalba and Muerte's banter is everything! My fave scene in this movie is when Muerte screamed and Xibalba came in with the wine. It's like "Ah yes, my lover is screaming my name enraged...guess it's that time again."

  • @charlotterankin-vs7gq
    @charlotterankin-vs7gq 9 місяців тому +17

    I’m watching this again and I love the Book of life so so much it’s one of my comfort movies but listening to Diego Lucas voice (Manolo) it’s is so mesmerizing and literally heavenly to me ❤

  • @Chandra19187
    @Chandra19187 8 місяців тому +6

    The song manolo was sisging after he got chucked by the guitar during his first bull fight was the famous song called creep by radiohead!

  • @mehmeh8778
    @mehmeh8778 Рік тому +897

    I think it's interesting that manolo even as a child was super brave
    When Maria wanted to let the pigs out he wasn't afraid of the idea and supported it, when he was a kid his first instinct was to go head to head with a angry bore with a damn smile on his face as if he's done this before, as he grew older he was still fighting bulls like it's nothing, he was willing to fight bandits to protect the town, and was willing to die just for maria
    Like this guy is super brave

    • @TaliyahHarris1025
      @TaliyahHarris1025 Рік тому +65

      La Muerte blessed his heart to always be pure and courageous when she was disguised as an old woman in need of food

  • @cathirah5440
    @cathirah5440 Рік тому +472

    I just wanna mention that the medal doesn't actually give him strength or something; it just makes him invicible/ immortal.
    So that strength and power are all him.
    I think it's good metaphor. He's confident with the medal and can do amazing things, but when it's gone he's scared and can't do anything. Confidence is key; you can be the most skilled person ever, but without the confidence to put those skills to use, there's practically nothing.
    I do like how in the end he gained confidence and was able to fight without the medal.

  • @adrianaguachun4237
    @adrianaguachun4237 11 місяців тому +9

    The book of life has always been my favorite movie, so so glad you got to experience it's magic

  • @sareaqq
    @sareaqq 4 місяці тому +6

    OMG THID MOVIE WAS SO GOOD RUKIYAAA! Literally I thought that bell thing with the explosion was gonna kill Manolo like how it happened with de la Cruz in coco. It was actually giving crazy deja vu.
    Also that song when he was singing, “I’m a creep” is a real song called Creep by Radiohead( one of my favs)
    Thanks for the reaction!!❤

  • @sS0O0L
    @sS0O0L Рік тому +699

    May i just say how every female character in this movie is just so iconic? Like, most of the main guys look like 🏋‍♂ (Actually just the main 3) and the girls are all so memorable and have such iconic and distinct designs, i love all of them, they all slay.

  • @Micromiaz
    @Micromiaz Рік тому +111

    Maria’s the literal definition of ✨girl boss✨

  • @MouriReyes
    @MouriReyes 7 місяців тому +6

    I'm new to this channel, but lemme just say thank you so much for reacting to my favorite movie of all time. When it came out I was hoping I could gush over it with other people, but at that time it didn't do well. Extremely happy that it's now getting the recognition it deserves

  • @Glitchcore262
    @Glitchcore262 9 місяців тому +7

    I was 7 when this movie came out
    I watched it once and didnt forget it I begged my parents for years to find it again it had left such a impact
    I got to see it again when I was 11 due to it being on netflix
    We eventually got it on vudu remains one of my favorites

  • @barbicel
    @barbicel Рік тому +940

    This movie holds a dear place to me because the creator also did my fav show as a kid "El tigre: the adventures of Manny Rivera" you can even see the main characters at the start of the story as background characters ♡
    It was the first cartoon I saw with mexicans characters potrayed in a good light ♡

    • @similegina878
      @similegina878 Рік тому +62

      He also did Maya and The Three. I believe La Muerte and Xibalba have a small cameo in the series. (Manny too, but in the opening sequence) ♡

    • @barbicel
      @barbicel Рік тому +9

      @@similegina878 yesss♡

    • @officialmai
      @officialmai Рік тому +25

      They're all actually connected. Manolo is a reincarnation of Zatz from Maya and The Three and is related to Manny distantly.

    • @MelonHere20
      @MelonHere20 Рік тому +5

      Wait I actually never knew it was made by the same person! No wonder I loved the movie so much lol, El Tigre was such a massive part of my childhood

  • @KENNY_MCCORKMIC
    @KENNY_MCCORKMIC Рік тому +481

    This was honestly my fav movie as a kid
    Edit: OMG I’M FAMOUS!

    • @berryforever
      @berryforever Рік тому

      I remember watching it but don’t remember the plots 😂

    • @elland_
      @elland_ Рік тому +2

      Same

    • @catdango6079
      @catdango6079 Рік тому

      @@berryforever same lol

  • @helpmeplease403
    @helpmeplease403 4 місяці тому +2

    Bro, TBOL was practically my ENTIRE CHILDHOOD! I love that you reacted to it, I don’t see much of it anywhere anymore.

  • @Mc_in_devil_dom
    @Mc_in_devil_dom 5 місяців тому +7

    5:34 "why is there a clown"😂😂😂
    "Its bubbles the clow" 😂😂😂

  • @Almond_J0i
    @Almond_J0i Рік тому +153

    Can I just say that Maria had me going feral this entire movie SHES SO CANCER CURING, SOUL ECENDING, TOE CURLINGLY BEAUTIFUL😫😭

    • @josefuzo
      @josefuzo 4 місяці тому +1

      drooling

  • @vanity147
    @vanity147 Рік тому +912

    I LOVE RUKIYA AND HER REACTING TO THIS MOVIE OMG THIS MOVIE IS MY CHILDHOOD

  • @its.nobqdy
    @its.nobqdy 7 місяців тому +7

    18:03 IM WHEEZING AT THIS PART-

  • @Heart_star-
    @Heart_star- 8 місяців тому +3

    I missed this movie so much❤it was basically apart of my childhood since after my grandma d!ed😢we would watch it to remember my grandma❤

  • @Bubbagum87
    @Bubbagum87 Рік тому +478

    The song Manolo sings after the first bullfight when he says "im a creep" is Creep by Radiohead. It comes off very odd and misplaced but we love him for it it's okay 💕 I'm so glad you reacted to his masterpiece it's so fun to see people's reactions to GOOD underrated movies! You should consider watching surfs up or something similar! 💕

    • @Tea20819
      @Tea20819 Рік тому +21

      I love him way too much.

    • @Bubbagum87
      @Bubbagum87 Рік тому +21

      @@Tea20819 same he was such a true man honestly 🥺💕 he played for Maria from the heart and sung a bull to death talk about romantic

    • @Tea20819
      @Tea20819 Рік тому +7

      @@Bubbagum87 fr

    • @nqvsli
      @nqvsli Рік тому +12

      I loved his cover of the song. I think it being a odd rendition is the point. Especially cause of the lyrics like “im a creep, I’m a weirdo” idk if it’s just me

    • @Bubbagum87
      @Bubbagum87 Рік тому +5

      @@nqvsli no I totally agree.
      I think the song could have been good if he didn't do the chorus honestly
      Because the lyrics FIT Manolo except for "I'm a creep" however to his father he is a weirdo, he doesnt belong and he IS in love with Maria. But I totally agree.

  • @julialovesgfriend
    @julialovesgfriend Рік тому +207

    when I first watched this I sobbed listening to the bull song, I love it so much that I put it in my playlist of “songs that would save me from vecna”

    • @vanillapod1
      @vanillapod1 Рік тому +8

      That’s such a great idea for a playlist! Love it haha

  • @Himari-chan16
    @Himari-chan16 6 місяців тому +3

    2:00 "Now, today is November 2nd"
    I'M LITERALLY WATCHING THIS ON NOVEMBER 2ND RIGHT NOW......

  • @thatdrawingguyreal
    @thatdrawingguyreal 4 місяці тому +6

    17:39 my boy has awareness

  • @aGuyWithTheBadMic
    @aGuyWithTheBadMic Рік тому +378

    I used to be obsessed with this movie when I was younger, I’d watch it on repeat over and over, best movie I’ve ever watched, glad to see people are still watching this movie, and I’m glad u enjoyed it!

    • @claragemheart581
      @claragemheart581 Рік тому +3

      Same. I really need to watch the movie again.

    • @aGuyWithTheBadMic
      @aGuyWithTheBadMic Рік тому +7

      @@claragemheart581 exactly so much better than coco! ( no offense Disney ) coco May have better animation and what not, but story wise, cmon… BOOK OF LIFEEEEE

    • @marli4442
      @marli4442 Рік тому +1

      also same💕

    • @yuju1195
      @yuju1195 7 місяців тому

      Same!!!

  • @pamala77
    @pamala77 Рік тому +250

    So glad you reacted to this movie. It gets overlooked by Coco so often and Disney totally stole the themes and concept from this much smaller studio, which is a terrible shame. Disney also tried to copyright the phrase "Dia de los Muertos" for merchandise when Coco came out and got publicly lambasted for it. Book of Life also had a strong team of Hispanic writers, directors and producers from the start who wanted to make a fun movie that reflected their culture, while Disney seemed to shuffle together a handful of cultural consultants only after some of the backlash hit the public. And don't get me wrong, Coco is a lovely film, but it still comes off as stereotypically Disney and the behavior during production revealed that the film, regardless of good writing, truly only existed to make more money by exploiting cultures that the executives were not themselves a part of. Book of Life, of course, was crafted to make money too, but there was significantly more focus from the team working on it to tell a Mexican story by people from Hispanic heritage and that shows in the final product.
    TLDR;
    This movie doesn't get nearly enough love and Disney is a cooperate hydra that will do anything for money.

    • @nessa4816
      @nessa4816 Рік тому +13

      Couldn’t have said it better

    • @apelsinpark
      @apelsinpark Рік тому +11

      the culture of Hispanics (in this case, Mexico because of the holiday) is not so popular in cartoons, and as soon as it starts to be used in the plot of these cartoons, the cries about plagiarism immediately begin ((((these two beautiful animated masterpieces have a DIFFERENT plot, but the same concept, so what the hell is this а plagiarism? You probably also call all films about Christmas plagiarism of each other?

    • @pamala77
      @pamala77 Рік тому +25

      @@apelsinpark Last I checked, the focus on a main character who loves music and is raised in a family who hates it and sees musicians as lesser, has nothing to do with the holiday. To say nothing of going on a spirit journey to the afterlife and finding family members long past that also had a love of music and gave it up for the sake of the family as a whole. Earning approval from a parental figure through being yourself has nothing to do with Dia de los Muertos either. Sure there are differences, but the core values of the main characters beings so specifically similar rubs me the wrong way.

    • @MonsterRat1000
      @MonsterRat1000 Рік тому +7

      @@apelsinpark from what i remember reading, The Book of Life was presented to Disney in its early stages and they rejected it...and then started working on Coco, sooooooo idk. take that as you will

    • @apelsinpark
      @apelsinpark Рік тому +1

      @@MonsterRat1000 source: trust me bro

  • @auroravieracorral1458
    @auroravieracorral1458 9 місяців тому

    I just loved your reaction and the memes you put. The Book of Life is one of those movies I consider them dear to my heart. It brings me such nostalgia of when I was in highschool every time I watch it.

  • @user-by8zt6cc8u
    @user-by8zt6cc8u 6 місяців тому +1

    It’s happy to see someone review SUCH a great movie! I used to watch this whenever I could.

  • @PLEASETODEARGOSLETMESLEEP
    @PLEASETODEARGOSLETMESLEEP Рік тому +192

    I was *ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED* and when we couldn’t watch coco, I begged to watch this. 4 years later watches it and it’s *STILL* underrated 😭

  • @claranunes5576
    @claranunes5576 Рік тому +317

    The romance in this movie it is just so cute. And Joaquim Is my favorite character he is so fun and his character development is great, his friendship with Manolo Is so sweet. I LOOOVE this movie.
    PS: I had a major crush on La Muerte

    • @zakissa1951
      @zakissa1951 Рік тому +8

      Fax Joaquin is my favourite character to and he's definitely the best character in the movie.

    • @tumblingartist
      @tumblingartist Рік тому +2

      :D

  • @charityisthecoolest
    @charityisthecoolest 7 місяців тому

    Bro this video makes me so happy,I'm so happy there is so many book of life fan this has been my favorite movie of all time for almost my entire life

  • @ALEX3435-sm8tn
    @ALEX3435-sm8tn 9 місяців тому +1

    Bro I grew up on book of life and by now I know it for word for word, honestly its sad how underrated it is.

  • @claragemheart581
    @claragemheart581 Рік тому +97

    She’s got a point, She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment! 13:11

  • @sleepysparrow7971
    @sleepysparrow7971 Рік тому +214

    I LOVE THE BOOK OF LIFE!! I had it on DVD when I was little, and it raised me! My Spanish teacher was also named Maria Sanchez, and my 4th grade Spanish class watched this movie and we all had churros! :)

    • @claragemheart581
      @claragemheart581 Рік тому +5

      Oh thats amazing!!

    • @KittyTrackz
      @KittyTrackz Рік тому +3

      My Spanish teacher made us watch this movie

    • @agentmagma-cube4628
      @agentmagma-cube4628 Рік тому +2

      Jesus christ what a coincidence

    • @sleepysparrow7971
      @sleepysparrow7971 Рік тому +1

      @@agentmagma-cube4628 I know lmao, it scared me for a while lol

    • @mellxy_.
      @mellxy_. 9 місяців тому +2

      lemme guess, your teacher's husband name is "Manolo Sanchez" 😂

  • @chellesama8256
    @chellesama8256 7 місяців тому +1

    Diego Luna needs to sing in everything he's in omg

  • @alisond929
    @alisond929 24 дні тому +1

    12:00 lol. So they’ve been to 8 bars, love the music reference leading up to this line

  • @bunny_.boo._.6056
    @bunny_.boo._.6056 Рік тому +92

    This is a little cute thing I found in this movie but at 27:30 to 27:34 when Manolo is seen coming back from the dead there is a heart shaped light around him showing that the love he has for Maria is so strong. It’s soooo cute❤❤😊

  • @hana3703
    @hana3703 Рік тому +111

    I’m actually surprised that the book of life is so underrated. It’s a good film and a good story

  • @lyshancaraaportadera6979
    @lyshancaraaportadera6979 7 місяців тому +1

    I love her sense of humor

  • @dentistmalik01
    @dentistmalik01 6 місяців тому

    OMG!! IM SO GLAD YOU WATCHED THIS RUKIYA ❤❤❤❤ I LITERALLY LOVE THIS MOVIE😂

  • @AdamIshak01
    @AdamIshak01 Рік тому +84

    1) First of all it’s cat- how can I ignore cat? ITS. A. CAT! :D 💕
    2) This color and styling looks so good on her!
    3) This is honestly the best Guillermo del Toro movie and it deserves respect.
    4) The humor is absolutely spot on. Everything that they made for comedy actually works and is funny.
    5) THE SOUNDTRACK! The soundtrack is amazing and is on par with the Tarzan and Lion King soundtracks! Every song absolutely hits. I’m still upset we never got the full mariachi version of “If you think I’m sexy”, and the “I love you too much” scene was pure perfection.
    6) Idk if it’s true but in my head canon, I like how Manolo doesn’t have a mustache/any facial hair. All the other “manly masculine family manly mans” all have mustaches. Meanwhile Manolo wants to be himself even if it isn’t what a stereotypical man should be. He cares more about following his heart vs suppressing it to please a public image. It really makes him stand out and show he’s different from everyone else.
    7) The voice cast did an absolutely amazing job. Ron Pearlman as Xibalba and Ice Cube as the Candle Maker was so unexpected but they worked so well for their characters! They’re one of my favorites from this movie :)
    8) I absolutely love that Joaquin isn’t a villain but instead just has more of a friendly rivalry/competition with Manolo that Xibalba makes more serious- he thickens the issues between the two when before Manolo and Joaquin just argued like brothers, and when they reunite again they’re excited like brothers missing eachother because they truly are brothers. When Manolo died, he was trying really hard not to cry when he had to break the news to Maria. You can hear his voice crack and he had to look down, close his eyes, and shake his head to stop his watery eyes. He actually wants Maria to mourn, but her father pushes the issues of her hurrying up and marrying Joaquin; Joaquin even told the General, who is Maria’s father: “General please now is not the tim-“ and the general cuts him off motions for Joaquin to stop talking which Joaquin respects because it’s an elder and the father of the girl he’s trying to marry. He even tried telling Maria she didn’t have to accept the proposal after Manolo’s death but she also cuts him off before he can finish talking. He knew it wasn’t right to take advantage of the situation and he doesn’t want Maria marrying him if she doesn’t want to. You see him hestitate when he wanted to mourn over Manolo and at the alter when Maria says “for San Angel, I do”. Even before we physically saw grown Maria, Joaquin compliments Manolo in his first bull fight before he goes to the arena that he’s happy that Manolo finally took bull fighting seriously because Joaquin knew Manolo was struggling with his identity and how it differs from the family legacy vs Joaquin who looked up to his father and his sacrifice, follow his father’s foot steps, and be exactly like him- as great as a hero as his dad if not better.
    Joaquin and Manolo were talking and even teasing eachother before the race to win Maria as adults:
    Joaquin: “We got some pretty big shadows to fill”
    Manolo: “Ha…huuuuge.”
    Joaquin: “Hey, brother, may the best man win Maria”
    You can hear it in his voice he doesn’t want to be competing with Manolo cause he cares about him, and impressing Maria is bittersweet since it hurts Manolo. Everything between Manolo and Joaquin was so heartfelt- they never had any ill will towards eachother even if they were both trying to win the same girl over. They easily could have made Joaquin vengeful and petty, but instead he respects both Maria and Manolo’s decision since he wants them to be happy, and he still loves them both. The trio stayed together regardless of what happened and they all still love, respect, support and care for eachother 🖤❤️💙
    I will never comprehend how this movie is so criminally underrated.

    • @0108leemc
      @0108leemc Рік тому +3

      Wow that must have taken a long time to type

    • @SUSROOMATE
      @SUSROOMATE 8 місяців тому +1

      No kidding 😂

  • @LiannaCepeda-do8dq
    @LiannaCepeda-do8dq 9 місяців тому +3

    8:41 STAWP IM ROLLING ON THE FLOOR RN THIS IS SO FUNNY TO ME 😭

  • @torinkyifh5085
    @torinkyifh5085 10 місяців тому +1

    This movie is an artistic masterpiece! I have the art book for this movie with an introduction by Guillermo Del Toro. They used polygon themes when designing the worlds to make it so iconic. The land of the living is designed with squares, the land of the remembered was designed with circles, and the land of the forgotten was designed with triangles. Super creative and genius art techniques to make lands vibrant, different, and so memorable!

  • @the_dark_haired_one
    @the_dark_haired_one Рік тому +78

    I loved this movie as a kid! Maria was my most favourite character, and her lines are iconic!

    • @claragemheart581
      @claragemheart581 Рік тому +1

      I loved Maria because i relate to her a lot Haha XD

  • @kati...
    @kati... Рік тому +68

    I love this movie, and I've always watched it in Spanish, so it surprised me that here they call her "la muerte" and in the Spanish dub is "la Catrina"

    • @kailyigudinio5673
      @kailyigudinio5673 Рік тому +1

      real! I watched this in spanish but my brother always watched it in english because he doesn’t know english and i was like “😮”

    • @georgiedenburrito87
      @georgiedenburrito87 Рік тому +8

      La Catrina is her actual name in Mexican/South American folklore lol

    • @kati...
      @kati... Рік тому +2

      @@georgiedenburrito87 Catrina* yeah I know, what surprised me is that they didn't call her that in English, since la muerte is not even in English either

    • @themaestro2572
      @themaestro2572 8 місяців тому

      6 months late, but the name change is more of that La Muerte is based on Santa Muerte, or La Catrina, a folk saint who is supposed to be a matriarch of the Dead with catholic and native influence (I think from the Mexica deity Mictecaccihautl)

  • @vasishow8433
    @vasishow8433 4 місяці тому

    Loved this video u posted! This is the first video I saw on your account and will definitely watch more! I decided to watch this video because I had an assignment to do on this movie for Spanish class and couldn’t really enjoy the movie but since I saw this video and clicked on it, I actually got to Enjoy the movie with you instead 🫶Thank you so much for doing this video, I don’t see many UA-camrs do this. Keep on going, you go girl! Have a great day ❤

  • @YUIYAKIMIKA
    @YUIYAKIMIKA 8 місяців тому +1

    OMG THE PLOT TWIST AT THE IS SO GOOD

  • @artistanthony1007
    @artistanthony1007 Рік тому +40

    I actually teared up in Theaters next to my mom when he found & saw his mom, loved this movie.

  • @suspiciousstar7547
    @suspiciousstar7547 Рік тому +82

    I'm so happy someone has recognized how beautiful this movie is! I remember seeing this movie with my dad and little sister when it first came out and I just fell in love with it! From the animation style, characters, plot, love sub-plot, and the Mexican folklore aspect of it all, it was just a huge blast for me!

  • @tanakaryunosuke9361
    @tanakaryunosuke9361 5 місяців тому

    Played this movie every Saturday until 8th grade. Absolutely love this movie and so glad ur reacting to it!

  • @CinderLumen23
    @CinderLumen23 4 місяці тому +5

    13:30 Rukiya I have a question
    When Joaquin gives Maria a ring… That Diamond Part of the ring is absolutely huge, How would that fit in her finger while walking around with a ginormous diamond in her finger 😂 I was wondering this when I was little

  • @RaixsOreh
    @RaixsOreh Рік тому +57

    I love Coco, it's a great movie, and honestly the quality of the animation and music, and story is awesome, but I love this more.

  • @ashleyrojas3695
    @ashleyrojas3695 Рік тому +52

    I love this movie one of my favorites growing up and it sounds even more romantic in Spanish and manolo is literally the standard

    • @mockingjay9095
      @mockingjay9095 Рік тому +1

      Manolo went beyond the standard where can i find a man like this? 😭

  • @jennyduarte9619
    @jennyduarte9619 11 місяців тому +4

    So I think that when he was saying I’m a creep and I’m a weirdo means that he’s not enough for Maria because Maria’s literally royalty, so I guess that he saying that he’s not in the He’s not enough for Maria because he can’t even kill a bull😊😊😊 11:16

  • @user-bv5vs3nt5o
    @user-bv5vs3nt5o 5 місяців тому +3

    6:50 when she said ayy it went right with his screaming omg

  • @nikog9659
    @nikog9659 Рік тому +49

    I never plan on having a wedding but if I were
    “I love you too much” would be my wedding song. Periodt.
    P.S Diego Luna aka Manolo has had my heart since Dirty Dancing Havana Night 🤭😗

  • @zoharamitai8719
    @zoharamitai8719 Рік тому +24

    Fun fact! Manolo is voiced by Diego Luna. (I just watched Andor and I needed to watch his entire filmography)
    And of course, The Orpheus/Eurydice vibes? Beautiful

  • @kemahz1893
    @kemahz1893 5 місяців тому

    Can I just say every time I rewatch this video at the ending of it, I always get happy goosebumps at the ending. I know it's weird, but yeah. Anyways, thank you for this amazing video and all the hard work you put into editing and posting this have a wonderful day.

  • @rhiannonmaher3187
    @rhiannonmaher3187 3 місяці тому

    I am deciding what to watch on your UA-cam channel. I really like your content and it’s amazing. I really hope you good luck

  • @zurileon5801
    @zurileon5801 Рік тому +143

    I’m so excited to watch! this movie was a very big part of my childhood and culture growing up. I’m so glad it’s getting recognition, I love your videos! ❤❤

  • @Julayla
    @Julayla Рік тому +22

    I was a huge El Tigre fan back then and this movie directed by the creator of El Tigre did me a favor when I saw it the first time in theaters. Good times.

  • @nezuko-id5wg
    @nezuko-id5wg 7 днів тому

    GURL YOUR HAIR LOOKS SLAY 🤩

  • @yippie.com.
    @yippie.com. 11 місяців тому

    I have literally seen this movie 1 million times and it gets better each time. I’m so glad you like it. This is yes yes it’s just amazing. See your video is really cool I like it.

  • @ashleighkay898
    @ashleighkay898 Рік тому +82

    Finally, I've been waiting. Love this movie to death. I think it's one of those underrated gems, also, Rukiya... that hair...?? You look amazing 😭❤️

    • @SUSROOMATE
      @SUSROOMATE 8 місяців тому

      Ikr she slays so much

  • @Znder_Official
    @Znder_Official Рік тому +45

    This movie right here. Fell in love the moment I watched it, Manolo, Joaquin and Maria will be a forever favorite
    My favorite song?
    “Heaven knows your name, I’ve been praying to have you come here by my side…” I love you too much
    But my favorite Spanish version?
    The same thing 😂😭

  • @JaxynWCUE
    @JaxynWCUE Місяць тому +2

    I CANT😂 11:31 “Your not that man though” 😂😂

  • @PANcakes169
    @PANcakes169 10 місяців тому

    Oml i am new to your channel and honestly thank you for reacting to The book of life it was or actually is my favorite movie

  • @midnightartist43
    @midnightartist43 Рік тому +25

    Aw, I remember this movie
    I really loved it when I was younger, and I always thought Maria was so cool. I always hated love triangles in stories, but for some reason Manolo and Joaquín both managed to make me care for them. I’m really surprised with Joaquin because he never came off as an asshole to me like other stories with characters like him.
    Also I think I may had had a small crush on La muerte. She was just so pretty and nice but also super smart and… * sigh *

  • @santiagolopez3909
    @santiagolopez3909 Рік тому +30

    I actually met the animators of that one in person when it first came out. They've released a new Netflix series and gave me their concept art books.

  • @lovelyjack
    @lovelyjack 6 місяців тому

    I like your reactions i can tell i'm gonna be obsessed with your channel cuz i dont like rewatching movies a lot but you make it fun like showing a friend your favourite movies :)
    ( i wanna recommend starting a monster high series , all the movies are good and the characters are iconicc maybe you'll even do a ranking if you finish them)

  • @kuromi_sand5043
    @kuromi_sand5043 13 днів тому

    I watched this movie at 7 or 9, and l really liked it, its great you reactioned it, always gonna support videos :3

  • @locallunatic
    @locallunatic Рік тому +20

    this movie holds so much nostalgia for me because it was one of the movies i was basically raised by. i was always surprised at how underrated it is even these days

  • @everest2677
    @everest2677 Рік тому +66

    One of my favourites! So happy you watched it Rukiya ❤

    • @RukiyaReacts
      @RukiyaReacts  Рік тому +11

      Thank you! I’m so happy you guys recommended it to me🥰💕

    • @duchesslulu1633
      @duchesslulu1633 Рік тому +1

      @@RukiyaReacts You should react to the movie SONIC. It's really funny. 😊

  • @Mikayla891
    @Mikayla891 5 місяців тому

    GIRL, YOU ARE GORGEOUS 🙇‍♀️

  • @elvirasparr5422
    @elvirasparr5422 7 місяців тому

    the title says it, it truly IS an underrated gem, BRAVO!

  • @crishaylawright5147
    @crishaylawright5147 Рік тому +56

    I loveddd this movie when it came out and nobody ever watches it i honestly feel like this movie needs more recognition !!!

  • @patrickstars1929
    @patrickstars1929 Рік тому +26

    Omg this movie is literally my childhood! I remember just staying at home and watching it whilst eating malteasers. Good times ✋😭

  • @mellybelly-up7dz
    @mellybelly-up7dz 8 місяців тому +1

    THIS WAS MY CHILDHOOD MOVIE OMG

  • @mistywagner3465
    @mistywagner3465 10 місяців тому +1

    Every song in this movie WAS A BOP!!!

  • @stars_neptune
    @stars_neptune Рік тому +97

    Love this movie so underrated! You bring me so much joy, thank you so much for posting and I didn’t even notice the cuts! Make your money girl!

  • @4u470
    @4u470 Рік тому +42

    i didnt think I'd tear up from watching this. I really couldnt stop it. I guess the nostalgia really got to me. I'd watch this on repeat with my friends everytime we went on roadtrips and they really loved it too.

  • @jasminedecicco-lj6pt
    @jasminedecicco-lj6pt 8 місяців тому

    i literally loveee this movie ive been watching it ever since i was reallly little

  • @Moonlits_stars
    @Moonlits_stars 5 місяців тому

    This was legit my fav movie.
    I STILL LOVE IT ❤