Every now and again there is an unexpected advantage in having a cinema membership. This was billed yesterday at our local Cineworld and so, to avoid the biblical torrents outside, I thought - why not? Well I am really glad I did. This is a really enjoyable story about a young, one-eyed, lad "Kubo" who lives with his mother in a cave high above their village where he regularly regales the townsfolk's with his magical…

Great, creative story. 'Kubo and the Two Strings' is a fun film, I enjoyed it all. I love the animation style that Laika use, they also tend to get the vibe of their stories pretty bang on. This is my favourite work of the studio's so far, at least before I watch 'Missing Link'. The casting could've been more appropriate, though I'm a believer of anyone playing anyone when it comes to voice roles. Art P…

The movie centers on a boy, a monkey, and a large beetle who join forces for an adventure. It’s unlike traditional stop-motion animation; instead, it utilizes contemporary methods combining 3D printing with digital effects. This marks the directorial debut from the person behind 'ParaNorman' and 'The Boxtrolls'. The narrative follows Kubo, a boy born with one eye, who has been living in a seaside cave near a villa…

There are times when family entertainment truly lives up to the promise of imaginative storytelling and visually impressive scope. This is certainly true of the stimulating yet thoughtful Japanese animated fantasy-adventure, **Kubo and the Two Strings**. Undeniably vibrant and philosophical at its core, **Kubo and the Two Strings** stands as a majestic work that presents a colorful blend of ancient Far East folklore,…