Arco

So colorful!

Movie: Arco

Running Time: 1:29

Nominated for: Animated Feature

How I watched: AMC

When it had me: Gorgeous Vision of the Future

When it lost me: Almost lost me to fire

What systems does it challenge: Neglecting children, Irresponsible time travel

Arco is a delightful, adventurous journey for a couple of ten year old characters. One is from the regular future (2075) and one from the super future (date not disclosed) and he needs to get back home. The animation depicts a lot of beautiful nature scenes and so many rainbows that you really expect it to be more gay than it is.

There are a trio of wacky characters that pop up and seem like they are straight out of a Scooby Doo episode. They are voiced by Will Ferrel, Andy Samburg and Flea; hilarious weirdos that add a fun storyline.

There is a massive forest fire that starts to overtake a town in the movie and that caused me to cry for a little while. Fire trauma is real and you can't just get past it, you gotta go through it one little trigger at a time. (I am NOT looking forward to watching The Lost Bus!)

The film is chock full lessons. The importance of listening to your kids, supporting those you care about, creative expression, memory, kindness to animals. There's a ton in there but it all feels organic and not forced. I credit good writing to pull that off. Arco was a very enjoyable afternoon at the movies!