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| Genre | 3D, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Kids & Family, DVD Movie, Laika, Kubo and the 2 Strings, Kubo & the 2 Strings, Kubo & the Two Strings, Animation, Blu-ray Movie, 3-D, Action & Adventure See more |
| Format | Animated, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Digital_copy |
| Contributor | Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, George Takei, Travis Knight, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, Charlize Theron |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 42 minutes |
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Kubo and the Two Strings Blu-ray, Video Quality
Kubo and the Two Strings arrives on Blu-ray with a real looker of a 1080p transfer. The stop-motion elements shine and the care and attention to detail that the filmmakers have put on every piece characters but also garments and environments are beautifully reproduced on Blu-ray. Fabric details are the unequivocal highlight. Fine material textures, small edge frays, wear and light grime, every bit of every piece is a treasure trove of high definition goodness.Beetle's weathered and porous armor is another fine example of the transfer's readily evident clarity and the filmmakers' keen attention to detail. Broader character models and environments are stunning, too, in both complexity and consistency. Colors are terrific.Black levels are handsomely deep. Minor noise intrudes in a few shots, but this is, overall, a gorgeous presentation that does the material proud.
Kubo and the Two Strings Blu-ray, Audio Quality
Kubo and the Two Strings features a rich, precise, big, and nuanced DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. In the era of added channels, Kubo demonstrates the power of 5+1 in creating an engaging and seamlessly enveloping listen. The track proves its worth right out of the gate in a scene featuring heavy crashing ocean waves, booming thunder, driving rain, a magical burst that parts the waters, essentially a symphony of sonic aggression that surrounds the viewer and spills into the stage with precision clarity and depth along the entire range. Big bass and aggressive action scenes are commonplace; again even lacking the added channels of the highest end tracks, shows no gaps in coverage. Movement is very fluid in more aggressive and calmer scenes alike. The track is expert at maneuvering sounds to match the action, again whether heavy action or lighter background ambience. Dialogue is clear and focused with consistent prioritization and clarity.
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 2.40:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions : 6.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces
- Item model number : 43379929
- Director : Travis Knight
- Media Format : Animated, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Digital_copy
- Run time : 1 hour and 42 minutes
- Release date : November 22, 2016
- Actors : Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
- Subtitles: : French, Spanish
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (DTS 5.1), English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
- ASIN : B01KMKM4TW
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #47,096 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #1,174 in Kids & Family Blu-ray Discs
- #4,094 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016
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At the beginning of the film Kubo was consumed with questions of why, as in why was he stuck with such personal sadness; by the end, he found the strength and courage to transition himself to questions of how, as in how to move on from his loss (e.g., his surprising actions and those of the villagers at the end of the film simply reflected how many Asian cultures try to deal positively with personal loss). That really struck a chord with our family, especially with our kids who greatly admired Kubo for his kindness, strength, and dedication to appreciating all that human life has to offer, even if that includes a life of emotional hardship.
With that said I would advise parents to screen the film first before showing it to their kids, in case their kids are not yet mentally and/or emotionally ready to handle such topics. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful film that will surely resonate with its viewers for many years to come.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016
While their previous work, The Boxtrolls (2014) had started the trend away from more morbid themes and plots, Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) shows just how capable the stop-motion medium is to tell a fantastic story. With an origami motif existing throughout, Kubo and the Two Strings is a fantastic example of what 3-D Printing can do for the stop-motion animation industry. In fact, the almost transparent qualities of the characters allowed the light to more realistically interact with their bodies, immersing the viewer even further into the story. People who haven’t had much interaction with 3-D printing probably didn’t notice it, but I certainly did.
Even though the plot may have been a bit “video game”-ish at times, the structure was almost faithfully that of a classic fairy tale. The themes of love, loss, family, duty, and honor are all present in this Japanese setting, thus hammering home the emotional impact of the characters’ actions with each turn. I was certainly in tears during several segments because of how touching they were. With this plot, the style of animation, and the technical achievements to make it a reality, I would be shocked if Laika does not win their first Oscar for Best Animated Feature next year because of this film.
A visually stunning, modern fairy tale that shows off the amazing talents of the Laika team, I give Kubo and the Two Strings 4.5 stars out of 5.
This movie doesn't have any of the adult TV show/movie or new references that animation movie makers seem to have to put into an animated movie to get adults to watch with their kids and it doesn't need them!
This movie may look like a completely CGI animated movie, but it is NOT!
The majority of this movie is done "Old School" with different types of clay and mechanical puppets in a more modern style of Ray Harryhausen OR Nick Park/Aardman (Wallace & Grommit) stop motion animation!
This movie amazes on sooo many levels!
The modern and old style Asian soundtrack is another really imprressive part of this movie that really helps to propel this feature to another level of interest as another element and plot supporting device!
The attention to the tiniest of details and a very well thought out plot is what helps keep your interest in this movie, as highly fictional and fantastical as this animated feature is.
I never saw this movie in the theaters (I really wished I had), but watching this movie with my wife on our 50 inch screen TV gave us a real great sense of what this movie was like in the theaters.
Our interest in this movie was piqued when we seen excerpts of this movie in commercials for "Save our Forrests" !
This movie is an impressive feat that you should either rent to watch or own!
If you are a big fan of animated feature films, this is a must have to own feature worthy of being added to your animated movie collection!
This IS an excellent and wonderful movie to watch and experience!
Top reviews from other countries
This is a wholly original story, with an oriental setting.
The main character is Kubo. A boy who starts the film washed up on a shore with his mother. They come to live on the edge of a village. Where he grows up entertaining the locals with his storytelling, music, and amazing origami skills.
But his mother can only tell him so much about his past. And he would love to know who his father was.
When the village is attacked, it's the start of a remarkable journey that will change his life forever...
The stop motion in here is simply stunningly well done, and gorgeous to look at. It even manages scenes set at water that look convincing. The score is also superb, fitting the setting of the tale perfectly.
It's a film of sections. The opening has a lot to set up and is a bit of a slow burner. But once the action gets going it's initially unclear as to certain things that are going on. But then Kubo is on a quest with two special beings, Monkey [Charlize Theron] and Beetle [Matthew Mcconaughey]. The three form an excellent grouping giving some very funny bickering and character moments. Matthew Mcconaughey in particular is superb at playing his character for intended laughs.
The final quarter of the film does change direction slightly to go a little darker, but it does deliver memorable action and good answers. And has a brilliant emotional depth to it. Leading to an ending you won't forget in a hurry.
Through the narrative Kubo has an excellent character journey, and you can really feel for him and relate to him all the way. Its a great journey to take. The film might be a bit dark at points for some of the very young, hence the PG certificate. But ultimately it's a charming fable and a great watch and well worth five stars.
The disc has the following language and subtitle options:
Languages: English, Arabic, Hindi, Icelandic.
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Hindi, Icelandic.
It also has English audio description.
The disc begins with some trailers and ads, that can be skipped via the next button on the dvd remote.
It contains the usual flyer with code to use to download a copy of the film to a digital device.
Extras:
Kubo's Journey. A making of documentary, which is split into six parts. Which can be watched individually or all in a row. If doing the latter it runs for twenty seven minutes in total. This is a good and in depth look at the production and an excellent watch.
There's also Corner of the Earth, a three minute look at some of the settings in the film. Which is a bit too short to have much impact.
Before I purchased this I was already a fan of their previous movies 'The Boxtrolls', 'Coraline' and 'ParaNorman' and this does not disappoint. The details in the backgrounds and the characters are magical, plus watching it on a 3D TV is really special so I guarantee the video, music, storyline and acting will make it a perfect watch.
Kubo And The Two Strings (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Download) [2016 ]
From the beginning, there are some very poignant scenes (from a grown-up perspective) set out with utmost minimalism, as Kubo struggles to get any reaction from his mother. This is lightened by Kubo's spectacular origami storytelling in the village - a theme throughout the film.
The "making of" bonus feature is great, showing the staggering effort and detail required for the stop-motion models and scenery.
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