Movie Review | Kubo and The Two Strings Wednesday 17 August, 2016
I went to a movie screening for the new kid-friendly movie Kubo and the Two Strings. Its an animated film with an Asian folklore, martial arts/samurai influence and a great storyline. Check out the synopsis below.
Synopsis:
Kubo and the Two Stringsis an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.
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My opinion:I don’t have any kids so I went into this movie with a child-like mindset that it was going to be very predictable kiddie movie. It had amazing animation and I would highly recommend the 3-D movie option because the visuals were amazing. It almost reminded me of the Coraline movie with the visuals. Also please take your little girls, I almost thought Kubo was a girl (similar to Mulan) but its great for any gender. Kubo is a strong young boy but tragically lost his eye as a baby due to some magical family fued. Kubo comes from a family lineage of strength and magic, but some people in his family used it for evil. Kubo and his mother were good people who are being chased and taunted for it – in which eventually turned into a venture of seeking the spirit of his father and ending this horrible family fued. I wont give too much of the movie away but it had a very great message! It reminds me of those folklore where in the end there is a lesson to be learned outside of watching a film.
I will put a disclaimer on this film. I know it’s for children…but I would highly go against bringing a child under the age of 7 or if they scare easily. There were some dark imagery that could scare a very young child so I would be mindful if you have a child who easily scares. Other than that again the animations were great, wonderful storyline and cute funny parts to keep you entertained.
KUBO debuts in theaters everywhere this Friday August 19th kubothemovie.com #KUBOMOVIE
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I had no idea this movie was so complex, it seems like it will be a fun movie for kids and adults too. I love when animated films find that perfect balance.
I’m so excited to see Kubo. I’m not surprised that there are some dark elements. It seems like some kind of rule that stop motion has dark elements in it.
That’s good to know about not bringing a child under 7, because we have a 6 year old who would adore the story. But she’d probably be scared by the darker elements.
I so want to go and see this movie. Thank you for the age callout as my five year old wanted to see this, but I guess I am just going to bring my son instead.
We saw the trailer for this movie and my kids have since been chomping at the bit waiting to see it! I love the story and message it hopes to impart and I also appreciate a movie that our whole family can enjoy together!
I’m glad you liked the movie. I’ve seen the clips of how they made it and I am impressed. There’s so much work that went into making this and it’s great that people are appreciating it. The story is just fantastic!
I have more kids movies than so called grown up ones… Do they really make these for kids? I find that I enjoy them better than non animated… Have not seen this film but will keep my eye out for it… Thanks For sharing…
I am thinking about taking my son to see this movie. He is only 5 though, so I am definitely going to have to consider your warning about it being a little scary. I’ll show him the previews and see what he thinks. Thank you for your review!
Great review. I haven’t heard of this movie yet, perhaps because I’m out of the movie loop, I don’t know. But this sounds like pretty good movie, although per your advice, I may wait and watch it when it comes out on DVD myself before showing it to my daughter because she does get scared easily.
I am so excited to see this with the kids! I think we are going this weekend.
Great review! Thanks for the heads up on the darker elements that might scare the very little ones.
I had no idea this movie was so complex, it seems like it will be a fun movie for kids and adults too. I love when animated films find that perfect balance.
I’m so excited to see Kubo. I’m not surprised that there are some dark elements. It seems like some kind of rule that stop motion has dark elements in it.
We love watching animated films! This one sounds interesting! Will plan and check this out!
That’s good to know about not bringing a child under 7, because we have a 6 year old who would adore the story. But she’d probably be scared by the darker elements.
I appreciate the age warning, as my kids are older, but my nephew is not. The Kubo movie looks unique and exciting!
I do want to see this one. It seems better than the average kids movie and that animation style is so cool.
This movie seems like it has the potential to be a hit for my younger son. Can never really know with him though.
This movie looks so cute! It’s definitely something that the whole family would go see!
Looks like my son and I have a new one to look forward to watching together. Thanks for sharing
I so want to go and see this movie. Thank you for the age callout as my five year old wanted to see this, but I guess I am just going to bring my son instead.
I saw the trailer for this when I took my girls to see Finding Dory this summer. It really looks interesting and inspiring!
We saw the trailer for this movie and my kids have since been chomping at the bit waiting to see it! I love the story and message it hopes to impart and I also appreciate a movie that our whole family can enjoy together!
I have heard great things about this movie. Can’t wait to watch it. It looks like a lot of fun.
I’m glad you liked the movie. I’ve seen the clips of how they made it and I am impressed. There’s so much work that went into making this and it’s great that people are appreciating it. The story is just fantastic!
We recently saw the trailer for this movie, and now my 5 year old wants to see it. It looks good!
I’ve heard about this one and I am really interested in it with its Asian setting! The cast and staff did a wonderful job on this.
This looks like a movie my twins would love! We’re always looking for new movies to go see!
I have more kids movies than so called grown up ones… Do they really make these for kids? I find that I enjoy them better than non animated… Have not seen this film but will keep my eye out for it… Thanks For sharing…
I also felt like it was more suited for older children rather than young. Looks fun though!
Yes, my 5 year old isn’t too interested in this one. I’m glad you gave an honest review.
I have seen previews for this movie and I am so anxious to see it/ It really does look amazing
I have heard so many great things from friends that prescreened it. I can’t wait to check it out
I keep hearing such awesome thigs about this movie. Can’t wait to take the family to see it!
We sat the preview for this movie in the theater a couple months back. My boys are really excited to see Kubo!
I am thinking about taking my son to see this movie. He is only 5 though, so I am definitely going to have to consider your warning about it being a little scary. I’ll show him the previews and see what he thinks. Thank you for your review!
My kids are always excited for new animated movies! They saw teh previews for this one at the theater this Summer, looks interesting!
The movie looks amazing. Thank you for the warning about the dark imagery. I’ll wait til I see it to determine if I feel my child is ready
Great review. I haven’t heard of this movie yet, perhaps because I’m out of the movie loop, I don’t know. But this sounds like pretty good movie, although per your advice, I may wait and watch it when it comes out on DVD myself before showing it to my daughter because she does get scared easily.
Wow great review, Kubo and Two Strings sounds like a good movie. I might check it out later.
I want to see this movie. I am so excited to see it and I’m so sure my son will love this.
I didn’t realize his voice was from the guy in Game of Thrones! We can’t wait to see this movie!
My girls loved this movie!!! So much fun and such a great write up.
This looks pretty interesting from the trailers. I’m going to watch it soon!
I just love the graphics of that film. I can’t wait to see this!
I saw this movie and loved it!!! It really was well done and had me in tears the story was amazing!
This looks like a good movie to check out! I haven’t heard of this movie until now!
Oh, I am still haven’t seen this movie. This is a helpful review.