Kubo and the Two Strings

Name: Kubo and the Two Strings
Director: Travis Knight
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Released: 2016
Cast: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick Murphy

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Travis Knight• Director Art Parkinson Charlize Theron Brenda Vaccaro Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Meyrick Murphy George Takei Rooney Mara Ralph Fiennes Matthew McConaughey Minae Noji

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Who would love this

♥Viewers who appreciate meticulous animation, rich storytelling, and emotionally resonant narratives would likely adore "Kubo and the Two Strings." Fans of Japanese culture, mythology, and films that explore profound themes of family, loss, and the power of stories will find much to admire. Those who enjoy Laika's previous works like "Coraline" and "ParaNorman" will also likely connect with its unique blend of darkness and beauty.

Who might not

✗Audiences seeking a lighthearted, fast-paced, or purely comedic animated film might find "Kubo and the Two Strings" too somber or slow at times. Those who are put off by darker themes or find the pacing inconsistent may not connect with it. Additionally, viewers who prefer straightforward, easily digestible plots might find its thematic complexity and symbolic depth overwhelming.

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What critics are saying about Kubo and the Two Strings

I found the theme of Kubo fascinating. To me, it’s about the redemptive power of stories to correct deficiencies in a person's real life, particularly the absence of a father, mother, or loved one. I find it ironic that Kubo spends the whole movie “searching” for his father and, later on, even his mother, too, only to learn he had them all along in spirit through their stories. Even the villain is redeemed by the power of story. What themes guided you as you directed Kubo and the Two Strings?

The Emotional Impact of Kubo

Kubo is way different from anything we've done before, particularly the last film. It was almost like it went completely the other direction from what we had just done, and every single artist at the studio was incredibly excited about challenging themselves to do this thing that they'd never tried before. You want the style with each film to evolve naturally out of the narrative, and that's why aesthetically, each of our films has a different production design. With this film here, it was very much inspired by these incredible classic forms of Japanese art.

Travis Knight Talks 'Kubo and the Two Strings'