It possessed a pleasant concept, however, considering the memorable musical numbers in *Frozen*, my standards for Disney animated features have risen considerably. This one was passable and amusing; there were certainly enjoyable parts, but it gave off the impression of an idea jotted down quickly on a napkin and then turned into a movie without much care or attention being given to the details, which I regret saying…

Vivo reinforces the idea that Lin-Manuel Miranda can compose songs, which I find questionable. I’d call him a talented singer if he could actually sing; his voice is an irritating nasal drone, and his lengthy musical pieces force him to gasp for air mid-verse. The story takes place in Havana, Cuba, where Andrés Hernández (Juan de Marcos González) and Vivo, a kinkajú (and apparently Miranda’s creation), perform tog…