Kubo and the two Strings

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Call Number: Blu-ray Animation Kubo
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Title and credits from container.
Widescreen 2.40:1.
Bonus features: Kubo's journey ; Corners of the Earth ; Feature commentary.
Voices: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Matthew McConaughey.
The adventures of a young boy named Kubo who is looking for a magical suit of armor worn by his father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.
Blu-ray; 1080p high-definition widescreen 2.40:1; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (English), DVS Dolby digital 2.0 (English), DTS Digital surround 5.1 (Spanish); requires Blu-ray player.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Kubo submitted by yenkong on August 6, 2017, 6:27pm Very good. love it.

Paper folding submitted by Xris on July 6, 2018, 5:27pm Love the independent paper folding during his string playing. Excellent anime!

kubo submitted by sandri on August 10, 2018, 4:29pm Love it so emotional, the monkey was his mom and beetle was the Dad.

Amazing submitted by anacoluthon on August 19, 2018, 5:22pm An all around beautiful movie, from the story to the animation. I am always stunned by what Laika produces!

Cool submitted by irmcpherson on June 26, 2019, 2:46pm Love it.

A Stunning Cinematic Experience submitted by Meginator on August 23, 2020, 10:37am First things first: when talking about this film, I feel that it is necessary to point out that the creative team behind it is largely made up of white men, though the special features make it clear that they did consult people of Japanese heritage when making the film. Given that the film relies heavily on influences from Japanese folklore and visual culture, this feels a little off to me, although the film itself is a wonderful work of art, seems to me (a white person) to be respectful of the culture it draws from, and allows a global audience to experience this type of storytelling.

That said, Kubo and the Two Strings is absolutely stunning. The visuals are incredibly fluid, both by the standards of stop-motion animation and with regard to the integration of computer-generated visuals; it can be difficult to tell practical and digital effects apart at times, and every frame is utterly captivating in its rich detail. From the backgrounds to the costumes to the music (which is incredibly important as a story element), the filmmakers revel in a richly immersive environment. As for the story itself, it is emotionally powerful and will resonate with a variety of viewers, though its nuances may be lost on younger viewers, who may also be frightened by some of the antagonists. This film beautifully blends hope and sadness, addressing mental decline and deep grief with a surprisingly delicate touch and in ways that don’t often show up in this type of mass-market cinema. Altogether, this film is an incredible achievement and a powerful emotional experience.

our family loves this movie submitted by Ghutton88 on August 15, 2023, 5:05pm we love this movie and how it emphasizes the importance of family