Kubo and the Two Strings
The quest begins
The quest begins
Adventure, Animation, Family
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2016
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Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
102 min
Release date:
18 Aug 2016
Country:
JP, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$60,000,000
Revenue:
$76,249,438
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 30 wins & 59 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The overall stunning nature of the work cannot be ignored.
– Ellen Brait,
Globe and Mail,
19 Aug 2016
fresh:
Filmgoers who've suffered through a summer of superheroes, supervillains and sequels/snarky reboots, we now have something that genuinely casts a spell on viewers.
– David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug 2016
fresh:
Kubo offers visceral thrills and visual splendor, but it also champions the importance of kindness, forgiveness, and embracing humanity's many imperfections.
– Lenika Cruz,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug 2016
fresh:
More often than not it's a charming, Eastern-influenced myth that's beautiful to watch and enjoyable to follow.
– Britton Peele,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Aug 2016
fresh:
It's triumphant as well as terribly sad.
– Alison Willmore,
BuzzFeed News,
25 Aug 2016