Kubo & the Two Strings (2016)
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
The story is okay overall, but not as engaging as I'd hoped from the rave reviews. It deals fairly well for a children's movie with what could be considered some fairly heavy concepts. Really though, I just can't get behind this style of animation. It looks strange and even more artificial to me, adding a layer of distance that keeps me from really feeling like I'm engaging in the tale. So why it may have a good message, I can't see this as one I'll be wanting to watch again in the future.