This isn't the kind of movie theaters need to publish showtimes far in advance for, don't worry.Ticket availability seems extremely spotty in Orlando. Universal AMC has one showing all weekend in 3D (Thursday at 6pm), with the only other showings at 1:55pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I hope this movie isn't getting shafted out of screens.
Just watched this tonight. It's the 4th film from Laika studios who did coralline, paranorman, and box trolls. Thought I'd share it as I'm hoping word of mouth makes it more successful as it deserves it.
Absolutely brilliant for any film- but particularly a family animated film. A+, and my favorite animated film in years.
The animation is the best I've ever seen when you take into account how they made it. Really, this isn't even debated. Might not be your style, but there isn't a better technical achievement to date.
Acting was pitch perfect too with Theron running away with it. Such a soft but strong voice.
Story was great for me, as I relate to it quite a bit personally.
Pacing was the only issue- and a minor one at that. Dragged a little long and ended a little too quick. But all around, a masterful performance and stunning film. Easily the best animated film of the year and arguably of the decade.
The worst part? Only ~15 people at a 4:30Pm Friday showing in the theater. I wish this was a commercial success, but alas it's a laika film...
Even with that few people, they all clapped at the end!
From what it seems, the film will fail in the box office; even as is that they have still currently a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 87 on it's public response.
It's sad to hear that, as it was in all honesty a great movie that should be seen by everyone..
Every Laika film has been nominated for the Oscar. While I think Kubo is a real contender the academy just doesn't seem to care about animation and will probably just hand it to Disney like they usually do, they do have Finding Dory after all. On another note, one thing that seems to plaque these Laika releases is the theaters. They just don't seem to have them playing that much and at times that may not be convenient to some.I wouldn't call it quits yet. Focus is still pushing this film in the animated category for Oscars. Not saying it will win but if it does, it will do what Spirited Away did in 2001, Before few in the US paid it attention and now its a huge cult film.
Every Laika film has been nominated for the Oscar. While I think Kubo is a real contender the academy just doesn't seem to care about animation and will probably just hand it to Disney like they usually do, they do have Finding Dory after all. On another note, one thing that seems to plaque these Laika releases is the theaters. They just don't seem to have them playing that much and at times that may not be convenient to some.
^I can't imagine Trolls being nominated over Finding Dory, even if it gets better reviews (which is highly doubtful).
While future films will feature adult characters the they will still be family oriented was my understanding.As for Laika, Laika films biggest problem is they are just really too dark. I kept telling coworkers to take their kids to see it and most of their kids were horrified or scared by the previews because of the two sisters. That definitely has hurt when it comes to the box office. But they said that this was their final kids movie for awhile and potentially stop animated film with their next few films focusing on adult characters so thats that.