Review of Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) by Philip P — 23 Apr 2017
Equal parts unique and familiar, vibrant and dark, immersive and whimsical, Kubo and the Two Strings stands out, not only as the best stop-motion animated film in recent memory, but as among the best animated films in genre history. With their fourth Claymation project, Laika Entertainment (Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls) and CEO/Director Travis Knight push the boundaries of stop-motion, revealing a beautifully textured environment of stunning color and visual magic. Combining this ocular experience with a heart-felt story unafraid of digging deep and a powerful cinematic soundtrack, Knight and his team deliver a rare piece of art in an industry saturated with the formulaic.
5 out of 5.
-P.D. Penley.
This review of Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) was written by Philip P on 23 Apr 2017.
Kubo and the Two Strings has generally received very positive reviews.
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