Parents need to know that “Kubo and the Two Strings” is an adventure from LAIKA Animation, the studio behind “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” “The Boxtrolls,&#822… ...

Similar to Laika’s previous films, Kubo and the Two Strings is dark, twisted, and occasionally scary. But Laika engages its audiences both young and old by skillfully combining these elements ...

Some may find Kubo And The Two Strings’ dream logic and curious twists of fate a little perplexing, and very young viewers might be disturbed by some of the images Laika serve up here.

Who: With the voices of Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Directed by Travis Knight III. Rated: PG (for thematic elements, scary ...

Four stars. Rated PG. 101 minutes. “If you must blink, do it now,” begins the voice-over narration of the animated adventure “Kubo and the Two Strings.” “Pay careful attention to ...

Early in "Kubo and the Two Strings," our hero meekly strides into an ancient Japanese village marketplace the way Toshiro Mifune might have entered a Kurosawa film, but with greater bustle.

Dreamlike 'Kubo And The Two Strings' Offers A Gorgeous, Richly Textured Adventure The latest animated film from Laika Studios owes more to the emotional impressionism of Japanese anime master ...

Laika’s ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Sends A Budding Hero On Stunning, Moving Quest. Keith Phipps. August 12, ...

Kubo and the Two Strings4.5 out of 5 StarsDirector: Travis KnightWriters: Marc Haimes, Chris Butler, Shannon TindleStarring: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaugheyGenre: Adventure ...

Early in “Kubo and the Two Strings,” our hero meekly strides into an ancient Japanese village marketplace the way Toshiro Mifune might have entered a Kurosawa film, but with greater bustle.

Early in “Kubo and the Two Strings,” our hero meekly strides into an ancient Japanese village marketplace the way Toshiro Mifune might have entered a Kurosawa film, but with greater bustle ...