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Kubo and the Two Strings
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Rating
4.5 (1)
Release Date
8/18/2016Runtime
102 minsOverview
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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A visually stunning stop-motion adventure that moves between moments of wonder and genuine darkness, layering heartfelt themes about family and storytelling beneath its quest narrative.
Mood
EpicWhimsicalMelancholicHopeful
Themes
FamilyRedemptionArt and creation
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
Stop-motionPainterlyWidescreen epic
Structure
Linear
Art Parkinson
Kubo (voice)
Charlize Theron
Monkey / Mother (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
Kameyo (voice)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Hashi (voice)
Meyrick Murphy
Mari (voice)
George Takei
Hosato (voice)
Rooney Mara
The Sisters (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
Moon King (voice)
Matthew McConaughey
Beetle (voice)
Minae Noji
Minae (voice)
Alpha Takahashi
Aiko (voice)
Laura Miro
Miho (voice)
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