El camino de Xico
El camino de Xico (released internationally as Xico's Journey) is a 2020 Mexican 2D animated film by Eric D. Cabello Diaz in his directorial debut. The film features a wide ensemble voice cast of various Mexican actors led by Pablo Gama Iturrarán, Verónica Alva, and Luis Angel Jaramillo. Produced by Ánima, it is based on the "Xico" character and was released in theaters on 12 November 2020 in Mexico.[2]
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| Directed by | Eric D. Cabello Diaz |
| Written by | Enrique Renteria |
| Story by | Cristina Pineda |
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| Edited by | Carlos Dayan Motta |
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| Distributed by | CineCANÍBAL |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
| Box office | $0.1 million[1] |
The film was later released on Netflix globally on 12 February 2021.[3]
Plot
A girl, her best friend, and a magical dog named Xico, journey to the mountain to protect it and their hometown from a greedy corporation who is then punished later on.
Voice cast
Spanish
- Pablo Gama Iturrarán as Xico
- Verónica Alva as Copi
- Luis Angel Jaramillo as Gus
- Verónica Castro as Carmen
- Lila Downs as Nana Petra
- Randy Ebright as Señor Caradura
- Enrique Guzmán as Don Viejo
- Daniel Habif as Don Manuel
- Alex Lora as Tlacuache
- Carla Medina as Lupita
- Elena Poniatowska as Cuca
- José Miguel Pérez-Porrúa Suárez as Previer
- Marco Antonio Solís as Tochtli
- Víctor Trujillo as Venado Azul
English
- Adan Rocha as Xico
- Lola Raie as Copi
- Diego Olmedo as Gus
- Tonantzin Carmelo as Carmen
- Anita Ortega as Nana Petra
- Miguel Perez as Señor Caradura
- Ruben Garfias as Don Viejo
- Anthony L. Fernandez as Don Manuel
- Dino Andrade as Tlacuache
- Roxana Ortega as Lupita, the mother of Copi
- Norma Maldonado as Cuca
- Gabriel Romero as Previer
- Tony Amendola as Tochtli
- Rene Mujica as Venado Azul
Release
The film was first released theatrically in Mexico on 12 November 2020 by CineCANÍBAL.[2] The film grossed $119,373.[1]
Outside Mexico, Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the film and was released globally on 12 February 2021 on the streaming service.[3]
Reception
The film received genrally mixed to favorable reviews from critics. On Tomatazos, the film has a 100% "Fresh" rating.[4]
John Sooja of Common Sense Media rated the film 3/5, calling it "beautiful and sweet" while criticizing the story.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominees | Result |
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| 2021 | Quirino Awards[6] | Best Ibero-American Animation Feature Film | Eric Cabello Díaz, Cristina Pineda Antúnez | Nominated |
| 8th Platino Awards[7] | Best Animated Film | El camino de Xico | Nominated |
References
- "Xico's Journey (2020)". Box Office Mojo. IMDbPro. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- Ramirez, Carlos (12 November 2020). "El camino de Xico: una hermosa película mexicana para regresar al cine". Reporte Indigo (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- "Netflix acquires global distribution rights for Mexican animated fantasy film, 'Xico's Journey'". Animation Xpress.com. Animation Xpress. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "El Camino de Xico". Tomatazos. BuscaTodo.com S de RL de CV. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- Sooja, John (17 February 2023). "Xico's Journey Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Common Sense Media. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- "NOMINEES 2021 - Premios Quirino". Premios Quirino. Premios Quirino. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- "Premios PLATINO. Edición 2021". Premios Platino. Premios Platino. Retrieved 21 May 2023.