Yet another success for stop-motion giants Laika, Kubo boasts big laughs and effective scares in a typically gorgeous animated tale.
Stunning stop-motion fantasy animation from the team behind Coraline and ParaNorman.
Laika Studios’ latest is an enchanted universe of origami-striking shapes in which a boy and his talking monkey sidekick embark on a perilous quest.
A thoughtful tale for older children that makes a refreshing change from some of the more formulaic animated efforts released over the summer.
A marvellous adventure for both adults and children.
The tactile animation is gorgeous too, but what’s also great is the willingness to let the story breathe, something that owes more to Studio Ghibli than Pixar.
A Japanese boy summons vengeful spirits from his past in a seductive film that explores some big ideas.
Kubo and the Two Strings: how I made the samurai stop motion--in pictures
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