Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) - Blu-ray Forum

Chaotic · 08-20-2016, 02:23 AM

2D
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3D
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Gabkat2007 · 08-20-2016, 02:49 AM

If Laika's previous films are any indication, the 3D Blu-ray version of Kubo and the Two Strings will have the 3D and 2D versions on the same disc.

The Debts · 08-20-2016, 08:11 PM

One of the best films of the year. Can't recommend it enough.

SammyJankis · 08-20-2016, 08:13 PM

Yeah, this was great stuff. Deserves to be seen on the big screen.

eightslicesofpie · 08-22-2016, 12:59 AM

Definitely gonna be grabbing this day one and I can't wait to revisit it

Dubstar · 08-22-2016, 02:34 AM

fingers crossed for the Dolby Atmos mix.

c3rolla · 08-23-2016, 06:05 AM

Saw this movie in dolby cinema at AMC and it was absolutely amazing. Where is the 4k release of this movie??? If they dont at least give it a dolby atmos audio track i will be extremely upset. This was probably my favorite movie of the summer next to star trek beyond.

Optimus-Prime-Rox · 08-23-2016, 06:10 AM

Was this movie stop motion animation or cgi animation?

c3rolla · 08-23-2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Yeah, this was great stuff. Deserves to be seen on the big screen.

Not only the big screen but at a dolby cinema. I drive 3.5 hours from raleigh NC to Hampton VA on a regular basis to see movies in dolby cinema. It is worth the 7 hour total drive. I have never been disappointed.

c3rolla · 08-23-2016, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

Was this movie stop motion animation or cgi animation?

Stop motion animation

c3rolla · 08-23-2016, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

Was this movie stop motion animation or cgi animation?

If you go to dolby.com's main page they explain how they brought the stop motion animation to life.

TheSegaMan · 08-26-2016, 10:19 PM

I watched this movie earlier this week with zero expectations (a friend wanted to see it and I hadn't even seen a full trailer) and I was blown away. This is easily one of the best films of the year. I feel confident in saying this will most likely be a day one purchase for me.

Dubstar · 08-27-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by c3rolla

Not only the big screen but at a dolby cinema. I drive 3.5 hours from raleigh NC to Hampton VA on a regular basis to see movies in dolby cinema. It is worth the 7 hour total drive. I have never been disappointed.

what's your take on the Hampton VA, Dolby Cinema screen and all? Here in the DC area, the Tyson's Corner Dolby screen has ambient red light ricocheting from the floor back onto the screen, it's really visually distracting once you see it. I thought the Atmos mix was good, not great, but of course even Tyson's Atmos settings can a bit dodgy - going to resee this over at Arclight Bethesda and it's Atmos equipped screen next week (and which I find to be superior of the two).

I'm really hoping for a UHD edition of this...

solarrdadd · 08-27-2016, 01:20 AM

I saw it at Tysons Dolby Cinema and enjoyed it very much. loved the picture & sound too. speaking for myself, I enjoy watching movies at the AMC Tysons Dolby Cinema. those red lights don't distract me or my daughter not one bit; but, that's us.

I do respect your opinion and point of view, so, this was not a slight at you in anyway. you see it the way you see it.

I've not been to the Bethesda theater you mentioned, perhaps i'll have to check that out at some point.

the movie itself is an incredible piece of artwork, the studio has another good hit on it's hand. I do hope that the Blu-ray release gets the ATMOS treatment from the start on both blu & UHD (if they release it in that format).

zoodermin · 08-28-2016, 06:23 AM

I saw this film today and it was a wonderful experience. I'm a big fan of all the films from Laika and this one might be my favorite. The animation was breathtaking, the characters compelling and the story exciting and full of depth. I'm getting the BD day one for sure!

c3rolla · 08-29-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

what's your take on the Hampton VA, Dolby Cinema screen and all? Here in the DC area, the Tyson's Corner Dolby screen has ambient red light ricocheting from the floor back onto the screen, it's really visually distracting once you see it. I thought the Atmos mix was good, not great, but of course even Tyson's Atmos settings can a bit dodgy - going to resee this over at Arclight Bethesda and it's Atmos equipped screen next week (and which I find to be superior of the two).

I'm really hoping for a UHD edition of this...

The hampton VA dolby cinema does have the same red glare on the screen that you mention. However I do not find it to be a distraction from the movie. It is noticable but I am usually so immersed in the movie that I don't notice. From what I have heard other Dolby Cinemas are like I dont think that this is the nicest one but I am already driving 3.5 hours to this one, it is worth it, but I don't think I would drive any further just for that specific reason. Also isnt there theaters in DC that have D-box seats in them? If so have you experienced them and how was the experience?

Jimmy Smith · 08-30-2016, 07:04 PM

One of the best movies this year. It is such a shame parents take their kids to mediocre crap like Secret Life of Pets while ignoring this great movie

Catastrophe · 08-30-2016, 07:23 PM

Can't wait to watch this one again and again on Blu!

MDJ · 08-30-2016, 07:56 PM

This movie is Legit

MelloFellow13 · 08-31-2016, 06:29 PM

I saw this in 3D earlier this week. It's outstanding. Everything about it is excellent. The visuals are stunning, the voice acting is top-notch, the story and characters are compelling. This film does not just tell a children's story, or try to be a "family movie" like so many of the weak animated features these days, it aims to build a legend, and it succeeds. It reminds me of other recent animated triumphs like Song of the Sea, and I would be shocked if it was not a Best Animated Film nominee at the next Academy Awards.

Go watch this in the theater, its box office numbers are a tragedy. Also pick this up when it releases on disc, you won't regret it.

08-20-2016, 02:23 AM	#1
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) 2D https://www.amazon.com/Kubo-and-the-...=ATVPDKIKX0DER 3D https://www.amazon.com/Kubo-and-the-...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Last edited by Scottie; 01-25-2017 at 04:32 AM.

08-20-2016, 02:49 AM	#2
Gabkat2007 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Port Bevis Loop, Nova Scotia Blu-ray collection:108	If Laika's previous films are any indication, the 3D Blu-ray version of Kubo and the Two Strings will have the 3D and 2D versions on the same disc.

08-20-2016, 08:11 PM	#3
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:330 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	One of the best films of the year. Can't recommend it enough.

08-20-2016, 08:13 PM	#4
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Yeah, this was great stuff. Deserves to be seen on the big screen.

08-22-2016, 12:59 AM	#5
eightslicesofpie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2015 Trading Score:233	Definitely gonna be grabbing this day one and I can't wait to revisit it

08-22-2016, 02:34 AM	#6
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	fingers crossed for the Dolby Atmos mix.

08-23-2016, 06:05 AM	#7
c3rolla Junior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray reviews:5	Saw this movie in dolby cinema at AMC and it was absolutely amazing. Where is the 4k release of this movie??? If they dont at least give it a dolby atmos audio track i will be extremely upset. This was probably my favorite movie of the summer next to star trek beyond.

08-23-2016, 06:10 AM	#8
Optimus-Prime-Rox Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2011 Location:Crossville, TN Trading Score:270	Was this movie stop motion animation or cgi animation?

08-26-2016, 10:19 PM	#12
TheSegaMan Active Member Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Middle-Earth	I watched this movie earlier this week with zero expectations (a friend wanted to see it and I hadn't even seen a full trailer) and I was blown away. This is easily one of the best films of the year. I feel confident in saying this will most likely be a day one purchase for me.

08-27-2016, 01:20 AM	#14
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	I saw it at Tysons Dolby Cinema and enjoyed it very much. loved the picture & sound too. speaking for myself, I enjoy watching movies at the AMC Tysons Dolby Cinema. those red lights don't distract me or my daughter not one bit; but, that's us. I do respect your opinion and point of view, so, this was not a slight at you in anyway. you see it the way you see it. I've not been to the Bethesda theater you mentioned, perhaps i'll have to check that out at some point. the movie itself is an incredible piece of artwork, the studio has another good hit on it's hand. I do hope that the Blu-ray release gets the ATMOS treatment from the start on both blu & UHD (if they release it in that format).

08-28-2016, 06:23 AM	#15
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	I saw this film today and it was a wonderful experience. I'm a big fan of all the films from Laika and this one might be my favorite. The animation was breathtaking, the characters compelling and the story exciting and full of depth. I'm getting the BD day one for sure!

08-30-2016, 07:04 PM	#17
Jimmy Smith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:17	One of the best movies this year. It is such a shame parents take their kids to mediocre crap like Secret Life of Pets while ignoring this great movie

08-30-2016, 07:23 PM	#18
Catastrophe Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Vancouver, BC, Canada 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:793	Can't wait to watch this one again and again on Blu!

08-30-2016, 07:56 PM	#19
MDJ Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:167 DVD collection:243	This movie is Legit

08-31-2016, 06:29 PM	#20
MelloFellow13 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:538 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I saw this in 3D earlier this week. It's outstanding. Everything about it is excellent. The visuals are stunning, the voice acting is top-notch, the story and characters are compelling. This film does not just tell a children's story, or try to be a "family movie" like so many of the weak animated features these days, it aims to build a legend, and it succeeds. It reminds me of other recent animated triumphs like Song of the Sea, and I would be shocked if it was not a Best Animated Film nominee at the next Academy Awards. Go watch this in the theater, its box office numbers are a tragedy. Also pick this up when it releases on disc, you won't regret it.

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