Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

  • Director: Travis Knight
  • Writer: Marc Haimes,Chris Butler,Shannon Tindle
  • Countries of origin: United States, Japan
  • Language: English
  • Release date: August 19, 2016
  • Runtime: 1h 41min
  • Sound mix: Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Kubo và Sứ Mệnh Samurai
  • "Kubo and the Two Strings" ( Kubo and the Two Strings) is produced by American studio Lycra stop-motion animation film, directed by Tara Weiss Kenai Te, Charlize Theron , Matthew McConaughey , Rooney Mara , Ralph Fiennes co-dub . The film was released in the United States on August 19, 2016, and in China on January 13, 2017   .
    "Kubo and the Two Strings" is based on Japanese culture. It tells the story of Kubo, a young boy living by the sea who accidentally summons evil spirits. In order to save his family, he embarks on an exciting adventure   .

    Details

    • Release date August 19, 2016
    • Production companies Focus Features, Laika Entertainment

    Box office

    Budget

    $60,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $48,023,088

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $12,608,372

    Gross worldwide

    $76,249,438

    Movie reviews

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    • By Scot 2022-04-23 07:01:59

      two strings

      In this sense, memory is truly the most powerful force. When you start from birth, memories accumulate little by little, and little by little you get in touch with the outside world. People from the outside world, things from the outside world, and all kinds of things all return to memory. The reason you love him is because you know who he is, and the memories about him are good, and the reason you hate him is because the memories about him are gnashing of teeth. Suddenly one day, the memory...

    • By Federico 2022-04-23 07:01:59

      Japanese aesthetics

      It's amazing to see such an animation.
      From the perspective of painting style, it is not as stunning as "Song of the Ocean" and "Big Fish and Begonia", but it is quite good.
      From the plot point of view, it is a very simple story of revenge and redemption.
      In terms of character setting, there are three people in each of the pros and cons. Except for the three villains who lack some features, the decent family of three have their own characteristics.
      What is more surprising...

    • By Cleve 2022-04-23 07:01:59

      The plot sucks, 2 points for sincerity

      Although I know that the production cost a lot, the most important thing in the movie is the story. This story is really bad. It is better to watch Final Fantasy 15 with special effects, and the plot is really not as good as the chaotic Final Fantasy 15. To be honest, than to be reasonable, my personal feeling is far from Miyazaki's Ghost Princess, the Valley of the Wind, and the City in the Sky. Even Qin Shimingyue's movie version is better than him, and it is more cute and touching. The...

    • By Beth 2022-04-23 07:01:59

      very warm

      It is said that although it is called Kubo and two-stringed qin, Kubo Na's qin has three strings. So I searched and explained that the title of the film was "Kubo and the Second Strings", representing father and mother respectively. In fact, it is "Kubo and Mom and Dad". The piano in his hand is called shamisen, a kind of two-stringed piano. The changes in the character's expressions remind me at any time that this is a stop-motion animation. Well, it can be seen that the lack of connection...

    • By Dominic 2022-04-23 07:01:59

      Don't tell me it's oriental mystical culture, I'll be scared

      He was chased by two aunts sent by his grandfather, and finally the family was destroyed. His painful and lonely childhood, mad mother, and lack of fatherly love are also thanks to him. Then, without a bit of foreshadowing, he released his suspicions and forgave him. Ah? are you kidding me? Co-authoring is unlucky for me. I deserve all the deaths of my family. You are the grandfather of Godzilla that I have never met since I was a child. I have to open my heart to you and love you....

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    • By Daniella 2023-09-14 12:38:48

      There are still people doing long-form stop-motion that deserves a five-star rating before I watch it, even though I don't really like the studio's previous...

    • By Dominique 2023-09-05 23:15:17

      Budget: 60 million First weekend box office: 12.6 million North American box office: 48.02 million Global box office: 69.92 million Release date: 16.08.19 Release week: 15 weeks Rating: PG Highest number of theaters: 3279 North American highest ranking:...

    • By Barton 2023-08-07 00:06:49

      High-level stop motion animation technology. In the story, it's a little annoying to watch. The soundtrack and graphics are...

    • By Krista 2023-08-05 12:23:21

      Well made and picture perfect, but the script...

    • By Lew 2023-08-03 13:46:18

      Although it is mentioned that the meaning is profound, I still prefer the ghost mother before Laika. Maybe it is this movie that makes people who grew up watching American stuff feel...

    Movie plot

    Kubo ( voiced by Art Parkinson ) is a one-eyed boy who lives in a village in ancient Japan with his sick mother. During the day, Kubo made a living by telling stories about monsters and magic to townspeople. He made sure to go home to take care of his mother before dark. But one night, he went home late and the evil sisters ( voiced by Rooney Mara ) represented their father Yue. God ( voiced by Ralph Fiennes ) came to ask for his...
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    Motion Animation

    The film is a stop-motion animation that produces dynamic effects through continuous projection of captured still images, and is generally performed by roles of clay puppets, puppets, or mixed materials. The formal history of stop-motion animation is as long as the history of hand-drawn animation, and may even be older. Still pictures with more than 24 frames per second are continuously shown, which can be regarded as dynamic pictures...
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    Post-production

    In order to make the facial expressions of the characters real, delicate and more vivid, Lycra Studio has produced a large number of character models, with 11,007 shapes in different states, 4,429 special eyebrow expressions, and a total of 23,187 copies of different facial shapes. These expressions and The combination of actions created 48 million combinations of different expressions and expressions for Kubo. This movie has the...
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    Animations

    In the animation works produced by the Lycra company, there is a sound first and then an animation, which brings difficulty to the work of voice actors and soundtracks. The soundtrack of the overall film incorporates a series of oriental elements, and the film's ending music alone is completed by 75 performers in London. The symphony orchestra playing the soundtrack uses a wide variety of instruments. The string group has 50 to 60...
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    Evaluation action

    The action scenes in the film are excellent and smooth, and the 3D concept full of characteristics is simply amazing. At the same time, the story of the film and Yinyu are handled in unexpected and moving ways. ("New York Times" review)
    The film is a dazzling and beautiful qualitative leap in Lycra animation. This imaginative work is a feast for the eyes. The film combines folk stories with gorgeous visual effects, making the audience...
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    Movie quotes

    • Moon King: You want to be human? Then share their weakness. Suffer their humiliation. Feel their pain!

    • Kubo: If you must blink, do it now.

      [he strums the strings and it lights the lanterns on the water]

      Kubo: I know why you want my eye. Because without it, I can't look into another and see their soul. Their love...

      Moon King: [as the Moon Beast] Everything you loved is GONE! Everything you knew has been TAKEN from you!

      Kubo: No... it's in the memories. The most powerful kind of magic there is.

      [he strums the strings again and summons the spirits from the lanterns, much to the Moon Beast's anger]

      Kubo: It makes us stronger than you'll ever be. These are the memories of those we've have loved and lost. And if we hold their stories, deep in our hearts... then you will never take them away from us.

    • Monkey: He looked into my eyes and uttered four simple words. These words changed everything... You are my quest.

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