Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) Blu-ray 3D [Region Free]

[dartfrog298]

Looking forward to this one from the studio that brought us Coroline.

Kubo and the Two Strings Official Trailer #3 (2016) - Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara Animated Movie HD - YouTube

Kubo and the Two Strings Official Trailer 4 (2016) - Rooney Mara Movie - YouTube

[Zivouhr]

Thanks Dartfrog. Have you seen the 3D trailer yet?

I was able to the Kubo and the Two Strings trailer a few times in 3D now. I am always impressed with the amazing stop frame animation this team puts together in their films, Coraline, Paranorman, Kubo, etc. I have to remind myself that it's not computer animated, but real models of tiny characters that they're manually moving for each frame.

As far as the 3D, comparing it to Wild Life's 3D (Robinson Crusoe) Trailer from NWave which played in the same theater during the same 3D trailer set, and judging the 3D in the trailer on its own, the 3D looks like a mix of mild and medium 3D layers, so I'll be interested to hear what other 3D fans think of the 3D also.

[1blufan]

I've got screening tickets to see this tomorrow night. Undoubtedly it won't be in 3D, as most early screenings aren't. Anyways I'll let everyone know what I thought of the film.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by 1blufan

I've got screening tickets to see this tomorrow night. Undoubtedly it won't be in 3D, as most early screenings aren't. Anyways I'll let everyone know what I thought of the film.

Funny, obviously if it was a test screening of an unfinished film, I would expect it to be 2D. But every time I've been invited to a screening of a finished film either a few days or weeks from release, they've all be done in 3D when applicable: The Croods, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Jurassic World (though they were doing both a 2D and IMAX 3D screening and was just luck of the draw where we got sent when we showed up), Everest, and Warcraft.

[Dubstar]

Thank God it's a Focus Features/Universal release which means the eventual home theater release guarantees 3D, 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, and UHD (since Universal is on that bandwagon too)

[1blufan]

Originally Posted by xbs2034

Funny, obviously if it was a test screening of an unfinished film, I would expect it to be 2D. But every time I've been invited to a screening of a finished film either a few days or weeks from release, they've all be done in 3D when applicable: The Croods, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Jurassic World (though they were doing both a 2D and IMAX 3D screening and was just luck of the draw where we got sent when we showed up), Everest, and Warcraft.

Well fingers crossed I get lucky. You got to see some great screenings,

[Dubstar]

Oh how I hate thee, Arclight ....looks like I'll be seeing this two times once in 3D (at more than likely a competitor) and then a second time to hear the Atmos mix (...ugh...)

[Dubstar]

I honestly don't get Dolby and their not implementing 3D technology into their Dolby Cinema theatrical set ups - I think only two theaters have the Dolby Cinema 3D systems --- anyhow here's a nice video touting the Dolby Cinema release:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAj...ature=youtu.be

on a technical note here's the DCP file encode:

6.0 foot lambert version
KuboTwoStrings_FTR-6-3D-60FL_S_EN-XX-CCAP_US-PG_51-VI_2K_FF_20160726_DTB_IOP-3D_OV

2K image, 5.1 surround sound mix.

If a UHD edition is to appear when the movie makes it's debut on home video - the image will be uprezzed, and (fingers crossed) Dolby Atmos sound (7.1 core mix).

[DB5]

There's a review up for the 3D on Cinemablend now.

http://www.cinemablend.com/news/1546...6b923f0d5eab4b

[Zivouhr]

Thanks DB5.
Really surprised they gave the 3D a 4/5+ review. Maybe this team has finally given 3D fans a stronger 3D experience.

[dartfrog298]

96% score at Rotten Tomatoes.

[BleedOrange11]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Thanks DB5.
Really surprised they gave the 3D a 4/5+ review. Maybe this team has finally given 3D fans a stronger 3D experience.

I saw the 3D trailer in theaters. It's exactly the same 3D that Laika has shot post-Coraline. Despite ultra-conservative depth, it looks like a great movie anyway.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by BleedOrange11

I saw the 3D trailer in theaters. It's exactly the same 3D that Laika has shot post-Coraline. Despite ultra-conservative depth, it looks like a great movie anyway.

Thanks BleedOrange. Some rare shots look great in 3D for their films, but too few with too many shots being conservative as you mentioned. The movie looks promising, I agree. Sad to see it didn't earn much in theaters.

Kubo and the Two Strings

Domestic Total as of Aug. 21, 2016: $12,610,000 (Estimate)
Distributor: Focus Features Release Date: August 19, 2016
Genre: Animation Runtime: N/A
MPAA Rating: PG Production Budget: $60 million
Total Lifetime Grosses
Domestic: $12,610,000 93.3%
+ Foreign: $900,000 6.7%
= Worldwide: $13,510,000

[TravelSteveR]

We saw it in 3D today. We really liked it. It's beautiful to look at--not a lot of pop-outs, but the 3D added something to the back and foregrounds. The film is a little slow, but there was so much to look at, I didn't complain; however, the preview for The Wild Life we saw before Kubo. . . had some of the best pop-outs I have ever seen in an animated film. I had never heard of the film--it's a take on Robinson Crusoe with animals, and the colors, especially a macaw, were stunning.

Steve

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by TravelSteveR

however, the preview for The Wild Life we saw before Kubo. . . had some of the best pop-outs I have ever seen in an animated film. I had never heard of the film--it's a take on Robinson Crusoe with animals, and the colors, especially a macaw, were stunning.

Steve

The Wild Life (2016) is called "Robinson Crusoe" in Europe.
It is strong 3D coming from Director Ben Stassen, who also directed "Sammy's Adventures, A Turtles Tale" and Thunder and the House of Magic.

[Chaotic]

Originally Posted by TravelSteveR

We saw it in 3D today. We really liked it. It's beautiful to look at--not a lot of pop-outs, but the 3D added something to the back and foregrounds. The film is a little slow, but there was so much to look at, I didn't complain; however, the preview for The Wild Life we saw before Kubo. . . had some of the best pop-outs I have ever seen in an animated film. I had never heard of the film--it's a take on Robinson Crusoe with animals, and the colors, especially a macaw, were stunning.

Steve

I agree which is weird since the movie looks like a direct to video movie.

[Jay Ellis]

I saw it yesterday. The 3d is very mild with occasional medium depth here and there. The movie was a little boring for me tbh. There's a lot of characters talking to each other and not enough action scenes to counter balance the character development. The stop motion is a visual achievement. I wish the public would support Laika because stop motion has a very unique and stylistic look that's refreshing to see once in awhile instead of the same old, me too cgi animation that dominates the animated cinematic world.

[bud_brigman]

Pre-orders are up.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...95&postcount=1

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by TravelSteveR

We saw it in 3D today. We really liked it. It's beautiful to look at--not a lot of pop-outs, but the 3D added something to the back and foregrounds. The film is a little slow, but there was so much to look at, I didn't complain; however, the preview for The Wild Life we saw before Kubo. . . had some of the best pop-outs I have ever seen in an animated film. I had never heard of the film--it's a take on Robinson Crusoe with animals, and the colors, especially a macaw, were stunning.

Steve

Thanks for the review.

Originally Posted by Paul H

The Wild Life (2016) is called "Robinson Crusoe" in Europe.
It is strong 3D coming from Director Ben Stassen, who also directed "Sammy's Adventures, A Turtles Tale" and Thunder and the House of Magic.

Yes! NWave rules for 3D.

Originally Posted by Jay Ellis

I saw it yesterday. The 3d is very mild with occasional medium depth here and there. The movie was a little boring for me tbh. There's a lot of characters talking to each other and not enough action scenes to counter balance the character development. The stop motion is a visual achievement. I wish the public would support Laika because stop motion has a very unique and stylistic look that's refreshing to see once in awhile instead of the same old, me too cgi animation that dominates the animated cinematic world.

Thanks a lot Jay.
I agree the animation for Laika is amazing, but their vision for 3D is lacking sadly. Whoever at Laika, is making the decision to keep the 3D mild for most of their movies, is missing the real point of 3D. Some people did enjoy the 3D though, so that's at least something.
The team that make Ratchet and Clank 3D, whoever their stereographer is, they are the same way, offering a very timid, mild 3D experience for most of the film, but thankfully not all of it.

Originally Posted by bud_brigman

Pre-orders are up.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...95&postcount=1

Thanks.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Jay Ellis

I saw it yesterday. The 3d is very mild with occasional medium depth here and there. The movie was a little boring for me tbh. There's a lot of characters talking to each other and not enough action scenes to counter balance the character development. The stop motion is a visual achievement. I wish the public would support Laika because stop motion has a very unique and stylistic look that's refreshing to see once in awhile instead of the same old, me too cgi animation that dominates the animated cinematic world.

so 'The Angry Birds Movie' is more your style

I don't know what movie you saw, but character development to me is far more important than the characters beating the crap out of each other. Both Laika and Pixar put story first, and don't fashion a movie around a joke, action set pieces or dumbing it down to sophomoric 'kid' sensibilities and what not.

Likewise Laika and Pixar's 3D tend to be the same - very good, but not stunning over the top Dreamwork's great... guess that's still in the cards for a movie later on down the line.

I didn't have a problem with the non-action talky bits scenes. Saw this yesterday and was very impressed. The colors and overall Dolby Cinema presentation was outstanding.