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