Oscars: Rare Animated Feature to Be Nominated in VFX
Kubo and the Two Strings was nominated for best animated feature and received a notable second nomination for visual effects.
Awards
ONLINE FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK FILM CRITICS ONLINE
CHICAGO FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION
PLUS 15 OTHER CRITICS GROUPS
Best Animated Feature
Academy Award® Nominations
Best Animated Feature Film
Best Visual Effects
National Board Of Review Award Winner
Best Animated Feature
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Nomination
Best Animated Feature Film
Empire Awards Nomination
Best Animated Feature Film
Golden Globe Nomination
Best Animated Feature Film
BAFTA Award
Best Animated Feature Film
Annie Awards & Nominations
Best Character Animation Award
Best Production Design Award
Best Editing Award
Plus 7 More Nominations
Reviews
“A stop-motion masterpiece. A truly unforgettable journey.”
“Truly original. Kubo is a marvel.”
“4 stars. A beautifully animated tale with undeniable emotion. Stop-motion animation has never been rendered more beautifully. Gorgeous.”
“A new classic. Enchanting, haunting, engaging and visually stunning.”
“4 stars. Breathtakingly beautiful. Both extraordinarily original and extraordinarily complex.”
“Nothing short of magical. A classic hero’s journey full of action and adventure.”
“One of the most creative and visionary films of its kind. A unique movie-going experience.”
“A crowning achievement.”
“A powerhouse adventure and a visual wonderland of beauty and genuine big screen magic. Yet another LAIKA masterpiece.”
