Kubo & the Two Strings opens this week and is not appropriate for younger viewers.
‘Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of Game of Thrones) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara) to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family and fulfill his heroic destiny.’
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, Ralph Fiennes, Art Parkinson, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro
Kubo is the story of boy trying to find out who he really is and goes on journey to save his family. There is a lot of fighting, some death, and a dark force that can be scary for younger viewers. Okay…honestly, it scared me too.
The movie is intense and not the light-hearted animated movies most children are used to.
Personally, I didn’t care for the movie, graphics, or storyline, but my 12yo daughter enjoyed it. She says the graphics are like many other “anime” style movies she has seen. Personally, I’m not an anime fan.
Kubo & the Two Strings opens nationwide today (8/19).
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Rated PG, Run Time 101 minutes, #KuboMovie
Disclaimer: I attended a media screening of this movie.
