Review of Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) by Imthenoob — 02 Dec 2016

Beautifully animated movie with the stop motion. I was kind of leaning towards a 7 but in the last 30-40 minutes of the film, It was like flicking a switch. The emotional journey that Kubo takes hits the high it's been building towards and by the climax, You can't help but feel for him, all he's lost and the closer he's gained by finishing his unexpected quest.

And what really helps carry this film isn't just the talented voice acting cast but by the voice of Kubo - Art Parkinson. Not only does he have to compete against some of the best talent alive but at just 15, He totally delivers and gives a great performance. Kubo is my pick for best animated film of the year.