A movie not to miss: "Kubo and the Two Strings"

sundialsvcs · 08-31-2016, 07:01 AM

There's a movie in (American) theaters right now that is a "sleeper" that is not to miss: Kubo and the Two Strings.

It is an animated feature that is centered around Japanese mythology, magic, and cultural traditions. It was realized using a combination of CG animation and (as they pointed out in the end-credits sequence that I always watch to the end ...) mechanical animation that was then digitally airbrushed.

The movie starts serious: "If you need to blink, do it now ..." and proceeds to remain serious throughout its 101-minute length ... a refreshing change from the "bug-eyed Disney-esque slapstick comedy" that characterizes so much of digital animated features right now. It clearly employs an adaptation of puppetry techniques such as we have seen in Tim Burton's work, but without overt puppetry.

(The technique is briefly revealed in a scene in the trailer of the movie.)

The film is beautifully photographed, and the score is excellent. (The end credits begin to While My Guitar Gently Weeps, kyoto style.) Don't miss it. See it while it's here.

dijetlo · 09-02-2016, 12:51 PM

Nudity and explosions.
I don't ask for much from my entertainment, however those two are deal breakers.

FYI:
Cartoon nudity and animated explosions are not acceptable substitutes.

sundialsvcs · 09-02-2016, 05:55 PM

The only things in the movie that were not wearing clothing were a monkey and a bug, and the only things that exploded were fireworks.

This movie will, I think, show you what [animated] movie-making is capable of.

rokytnji · 09-02-2016, 07:00 PM

Showing at our local theater , "State Theater" tonight.

Going tomorrow to see it.

ondoho · 09-03-2016, 02:50 AM

^ please report! can't wait to hear about the nudity.

Timothy Miller · 09-03-2016, 10:25 AM

It looks a little to drama-ish for me. I need to laugh if I'm watching a cartoon. Cartoons that aren't funny are the ultimate in annoyance to me.

rokytnji · 09-03-2016, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ondoho

^ please report! can't wait to hear about the nudity.

Sorry to disappoint you. But 3d animation, sound, and the story line was killer and worth the 8 bucks I spent in my personal all to my self showing in my local theater.

ondoho · 09-05-2016, 12:38 AM

^ i suspected as much. thanks. looking forward to seeing this. nice cinema you got there in your 1-horse-town!

vmccord · 09-06-2016, 10:58 AM

We saw it this weekend. It was amazing.