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Kubo and the Two Strings {Movie Review & Giveaway}

Posted on August 18, 2016 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Kubo and the Two Strings, Kubo movie, LAIKA | 6 Comments

Kubo and the Two Strings is a visually stunning movie. Using stop-motion & digital animation, the movie has a similar feel to Coraline, another LAIKA film, but the look is very much of ancient Japan.

Kubo and the Two Strings_square poster

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), Hashi (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.

There are thrilling action sequences as you watch Kubo go on a relentless journey, searching for three objects. The film’s multilayered story also deals with themes of familial love, loss & grief.

The voice talent is amazing, from Charlize Theron (who voices Monkey) to Matthew McConaughey (who plays Beetle) to George Takei, whose character Hosato utters George’s very recognizable catchphrase.

Kubo and the Two Strings_Beetle

The movie is rated PG. For those with sensitive children or kids under 7, you should take note that there are some elements in the movie that are a little heavy & dark.

In a summer that is filled with reboots & sequels galore, it’s refreshing to watch a completely unique & original story.

Kubo and the Two Strings_One Sheet

“Kubo and the Two Strings” opens in theaters on Friday, August 19th!
Visit the official “Kubo and the Two Strings” website here for more information.
Like “Kubo and the Two Strings” on Facebook to get the latest updates.

To celebrate the movie’s release, I’m hosting a giveaway for a Kubo and the Two Strings prize pack.

The prize pack includes:

  • 1 set of trading cards
  • 1 set of folders
  • 1 frisbee
  • 1 set of pins
  • 1 set of headbands
  • 1 sheet of temporary tattoos

Kubo and the Two Strings_Prize Pack

One Real Mom of SFV reader will win this prize pack. Please enter below for a chance to win.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rules: United States Residents ONLY. One winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen via RaffleCopter. The prize will be fulfilled directly by the sponsor. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send me an email to realmomofsfv@gmail.com

So tell me, are you going to watch the movie this weekend? If you win this prize pack, who will you give it to?

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I attended an advanced screening of the movie which helped facilitate this review. The images shown in this post are used with permission. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.

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  1. beth says

    August 23, 2016 at 6:55 am

    I would give it to my nieces.

    Reply
  2. Shakeia Rieux says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:48 am

    This would be for my nephew

    Reply
  3. Laurie Nykaza says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    My kids would love this so they would share it

    Reply
  4. Stephanie Grant says

    August 26, 2016 at 11:05 am

    If I win this prize pack it will be for my son. He is super excited to see this movie.

    Reply
  5. Tin Lai Wong says

    August 27, 2016 at 1:31 am

    If I win, I would give it to my kids.

    Reply
  6. Nicole O. says

    August 30, 2016 at 12:03 am

    if i won , i’d give it to my brother !

    his birthday is on 9/18 .

    thank you for the chance !

    Reply

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