Everything Wrong With Kubo and the Two Strings in 19 Minutes or Less

[@joshfarmer8408]

Laika is one of the most under rated movie studios ever. Given us great movies like Coraline, box trolls, and this. Give laika the respect they deserve

[@Klm49]

Have you seen their movie Paranorman?! It's criminally underrated and with an impeccable message for kids!!

[@gwenpicchi5719]

Thank you for not misspelling "Coraline". Fans would never forgive you for that.

[@joshfarmer8408]

@@gwenpicchi5719 happy now

[@SanguiniCore]

Coraline was terrifying, Box Trolls was good. To put it without pissing anyone off, I did not enjoy this movie.

[@jet__girl]

This

[@ruffshots]

One of the most beautifully crafted movies in recent memory. Deserved more sins off. Though props at the, "this is how you get aunts," joke. ;)

[@Rentals_ninja]

how was this commented 11 hours ago it was uploaded a minute ago????????

[@Decryptaed]

​@@Rentals_ninja Patreon

[@keeganshigh]

Shut up.

[@pitaalfereti58]

I don't get it, sorry.

[@eliselambson7448]

Definitely deserved more sins off! Sure, it's not a perfect movie, but it comes incredibly close in many ways!

[@RadicalYue]

I never took his grandfather as a psychopath per say but emotionally damaged without realizing it. When you boil down his motives all he wanted was to keep his family close to him for as long as possible and the means to achieve that was immortality and god-hood. That desire twisted him into being cold and heartless towards everyone, even his own family over time, because his desire to keep them close was that strong. It's why he hated Hanzo so much, because he was going to take his daughter and then his grandchild away from him, his family, and their forever together. Kubo and the villagers doing the kindest thing possible and showing him love and acceptance was their way of actually giving him what he truly wanted. By softening his heart he gets to have family and be with them forever but out of love, not desperation.

[@LavLightKnight]

Your right, what you described is more of a sociopath than psychopath

[@tahasedjal9380]

One thing that I found interesting is that when the grandpa is converted to a human, he has one of Kubo’s eyes. And he is no longer blind. Making him human required him not to be blind anymore to people’s suffering.

[@Earthenfist]

He has Kubo's _missing_ eye, even.

[@ChakraWarrior2012]

this movie was CRIMINALLY underrated, glad to see a big channel covering it

[@donottouch8470]

covering it or sinning ittttttttttt

[@clckc]

… and bashing it

[@ChakraWarrior2012]

@@clckc .....true :(

[@clckc]

@@ChakraWarrior2012 Yep :/

[@jorgebarrera2165]

My daughter was 4 years old and begged me to take her to go see this movie. I teared up almost immediately at the beauty of the animation. This movie is so special to me not just because of the story and incredible visuals, but of the time spent with my little girl who still to this day loves this film…

[@ClanImprobable]

How lovely!

[@felixscott701]

One of the symbols I love most about this film is that the moon king wanted to take kubos remaining eye so he wouldn’t see the suffering of the world and be moved by it, become perfect and aloof and immortal, permanent but lesser. Instead him giving the grandpa the eye that was taken from him to turn him human and not be blind to the world was just so powerful to me when I watched it. That living blind to the worlds troubles might mean a more perfect seeming life, but you lose the chance to make an impact in this world. Little 17 year old me thought it was beautiful

[@DjBurns]

One of the best movies people never watched.

[@kiulloa6491]

I have seen it and loved it

[@EverythingandNothing888]

YES!

[@57kwest]

I bought the blu-ray...I love showing it to ppl (kids and adults) that have never seen it.

[@WaterMeLoan64]

My library held a Screening of this movie!

[@motherplayer]

Saw it twice in theaters and the fact that it didn't do better still makes me sad.

[@fireaza]

In case anyone was curious, the "guitar" in this movie is called a "shamisen". They're sorta a part guitar, part drum instrument, the part at the bottom is hollow with a skin stretched over it, and the sound can change depending on the type of skin used.

[@pocky1624]

It's basically a Japanese banjo to sum it up.

[@lexjjohnson]

Maybe this is bias but I felt that more sins off for the art and dedication in creating this alone were warranted. Kubo is one of the most thoughtfully crafted and even written family/children’s movies I’ve ever seen and especially from the 2010s. Also yes this video has reminded me that those twins are basically my sleep paralysis demons and I’ll need a week to sleep again. (This is coming from an avid horror fan too).

[@motherplayer]

15:06-15:32 You know, that was something I asked as well when I initially saw this film, but now I have come to understand that was a much more cruel fate than just killing them, contorting his form and taking away the memories of what he had, and also serving to explain it wasn't that the ritual was BS earlier, but that his father had technically never died, so of course he would not have contacted him. I really love the nature of perspective in this movie. How everyone has their own story about how things happened. For mom, she found her compassion and empathy when she went with Hanzo, for the sisters, one felt betrayed and angered by someone who she looked up to while the other delighted in contorting and corrupting the form of the father (which, by the way, explained so much when you rewatch it and ties back really well to the end.), the moon king feeling like he lost his family, embarrassed by them all and wanting to keep his grandson, and Kubo feeling in his lost that he needed to defeat the "monster" who took his family away. Frankly, it's amazed me how well that aspect of the film has held up for me. Not to mention a nicely subversive conclusion in that force was not the answer to this fight, as to have been expected with the last two also finding the less obvious conclusions. TL;DR Sin rebuttle and the nature of one's perspective is great.

[@kiyrox]

This movie was so good i was so obsessed and impressed with the stop motion when it first released ♥️😭

[@calmaddox5203]

The "Do you want Aunts? Because thats how you get Aunts" joke was perfect.

[@destro6971]

This movie is fantastic, worthy of owning for the personal archives

[@KC_OnTheTrackLike]

I remember watching this as a kid and i didn't appreciate it's greatness, now I'm an animator and i cry at it's awesomeness everytime.

[@melaniehartle]

This is one of my favorite movies strictly because of the worlds largest stop motion puppet (the giant skeleton) I even wrote an essay about it for one of my classes, it’s just so cool

[@travski0742]

I’ve never been more pleasantly surprised than the evanescence references in a cinemasins video

[@ryzombie6573]

"You want Aunts? This is how you get Aunts" was way funnier than it deserved to be

[@jeromevaleska2014]

I remember the first time I saw this. I was young, far too young to understand the deep themes (I’m only 14 now) but I instantly recognised that this movie was something special. Me and my family were sleeping in the living room together, watching movies as we so often did. I convinced them to put on this film because I thought it looked cool. From that opening to watching alibi bring the origami to life for the first time, something inside me just knew the film was special. My family was bored out of their minds. We got maybe halfway through and my Mum turned it off and had us go to sleep. In the morning, I woke up first and instantly raced over to finish it whilst they were still sleeping. Loved every second of it, I still remember my few during the Grandfather’s monologue during the climax. The film was incredible, and now that I’m older I can appreciate all the deep, mature, subtle themes and messages and ideas that the movie pushes, and my keen eye for detail in film allows me to pick up on all the little details that so many others would miss.

[@Kio_Kurashi]

The whole love conquest thing was never about a person as an object. It was about the person in their entirety. Hence why it's considered 'romantic' because it means someone believes you are the most important person in their life that they'd dedicate their life to you.

[@Arcanist_Gaming]

The fact that I appreciate that _Devil's Advocate_ bit so much makes me feel old. My roommate is three years older than me and I _still_ haven't gotten him to sit through the whole thing.

[@cardycard9122]

Me and my ex were planning to go see Sausage Party at the cinema, it was her choice, and I was going to just go along with it. Then I saw the trailer for this, and I'm so glad I did, Kubo is just incredible and really deserves more praise

[@Faux_Sunlight]

One of the best movies of all time alongside one of the worst movies of all time, the whiplash is astounding

[@COEYRN]

Jeremy I just have to say one thing. You have been killing it the last couple of weeks. I know there's a group of people behind you but you just sound happier. I'm really happy for you. Happy happy happy happy happy

[@mmmahh9056]

I love this movie. One of the best clay animation produced by Lakia

[@HumanHamCube]

Technically it's not Clay it's a composition. 😉 😀

[@MoBallin]

How does one even Create a Cinema Sins out of this Movie

[@randompolygon8401]

ok this was a good one. the jokes were hilarious and I agreed with most of the critical sins. I'm surprised you didn't talk about kubo being barely affected by his mother just dying, specially because it was partly his fault. that was probably my least favorite part of the movie. the man just saw his mother die because he didn't listen to her advice, but then was just trying to ass penetrate the monkey a day later. there wasn't even really scene of him looking particularly sad or feeling guilty.

[@stephencofer534]

No sin off for the absolutely beautiful shamisen cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps during the end credits? Hell, it's worth at least ten sins off. gniD.

[@DaimyoD0]

11:44 You can't get decompression sickness on a breath-hold, generally speaking. Freedrivers almost never get the bends. It's on-gassing nitrogen (or other gasses, at great enough depth and time) that causes DCS, and you just can't get enough nitrogen into your bloodstream with the limited total volume, duration, and possible depth reached during a breath-hold. It doesn't really explain why he has the ability to hold his breath like a freediver, but the rest isn't an issue.

[@ourkeving]

Magic! It explains it anyway you want.

[@ANIMATIONLOVERBT]

It depends on the deep you must face and the consequent pressure. 1 atm more every 10 meters more deep, it is easier for him to drown meanwhile

[@DaimyoD0]

@@ANIMATIONLOVERBT Pretty sure those guidelines are written based on research from people using breathing gas though, such as in a scuba or rebreather set up. Like it's true that the pressure change at depth will be the same for everyone. But the limiting factor here is how much nitrogen can actually get dissolved in the blood, and that is limited by the fact a freediver only has one lung-full of breathing gas, not a canister.

[@AwesomeSoundsEng]

CAUSE IT'S THE PICK, OF DESTINY ♫ 0:31

[@shikharraje]

"The chicken is funny" CinemaSins: The Moana Writing Room 😂😭🤣😭🤣😭

[@jakew5115]

“This is how you get Aunts” is the best joke as of yet on this channel. Well done!

[@williamnelson5549]

Seeing this movie in theaters was so much fun! Love this movie and I’m surprised that so many didn’t see it

[@hicsuntdracones9065]

I remember watching this movie at some point when I was a child and I never remembered what it was called, I could never find it after and I thought it was a fever dream or something and became content that I would never see it again because I thought it was imaginary and no one else could ever remember the movie, finally I know what the name of the movie is!

[@daneclark9022]

12:00 decompression sickness/ the bends only happens when diving with compressed air so kubo would actually be fine. he would still probably pass out from how long he is under water so sin approved.

[@Felix010B]

I've recently learned that the studio that produces these movies, Laika, is ran by Phil Knight's son. Phil Knight, founder of Nike, is actually listed as the owner. So even though these movies do not break the bank, profit margins have declined intensely since Coraline, they will be coming out as long as Nike is profitable. I love these movies, and can't wait for the upcoming releases! Edit: Reading the comments has shown these movies are loved by many, which warms my cold, pessimistic heart as nobody I know knows these films. Good looking out Sins community

[@sammyfreeman8494]

This movie hit way above its weight class. Now do Jiang Ziya.

[@jeffcarri70]

6:00-6:06. “This is real.” It is not. “This is not a story.” It is. That probably made me laugh more than it should have.

[@patrickknoph6313]

I feel like you guys had a really fun time with this one. Some of the best jokes/sins ever. Well done everyone! 🙂

[@aceash459]

This movie feels like a combination of Studio Ghibli and Samurai Jack. It literally doesn't get better than this

[@amplify64]

As a person who commented less than a minute after this video came out, I can confirm that I have not yet watched it but will comment like I have anyways.

[@mikeg5039]

God what an underrated gem

[@Bahr_2006]

I'm surprised you didn't sin that the Moon King's goal was the exact same as the Other Mother's goal in Laika's first film, Coraline: to remove the protagonist's eyes.

[@sven_86]

You want aunts? coz this is how you get aunts..... 😆well played sir.

[@Captaincory1]

The Evanescence references made me laugh harder than they should've

[@xxwelshdave82xx]

And don't forget the cover of while my guitar gently weeps is also outstanding. Amazing film.

[@cassidysimone243]

This is one of my absolute favorite movies. It's gorgeous, powerful, and just amazing. It TOTALLY got snubbed at the Oscar's by Zootopia.... It's so underappreciated, and a masterpiece. I almost didn't wanna watch this cause I love it so much haha!

[@DieselWeasel]

11:40 - That was the best word play you've ever done. XD

[@ANIMATIONLOVERBT]

And the other is Legolas-than useful, later… XD

[@twentywordsorlessYT]

I loved what they did with the Moon King at the end, mostly because I didn't expect it. Ultimately the film was about forgiveness, and it destroyed me. Although I _had_ had too much beer at that point, so that may have had something to do with the feelings. Also, you guys were on a roll with these puns today! Double also, _fuck you_ for the Weeping Angels thing.

[@ClanImprobable]

“This is how you get aunts!” Sheer genius.

[@narwhalicorn6229]

I fully believe that Kubo is a movie that everyone should see at least once

[@asrar39]

8:50 "I played this level in every Zelda game." Sin for stealing from Mario.

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

I remember seeing this at home with my family around my birthday and this was what got me into lakai studio since I hadn’t seen coralline, box trolls, and paranorman but did after they were great so I have been excited for this video

[@metroidsky]

15:50 Jeremy getting so mad 🤣

[@thewhiteviking]

"The Sword Unsanitary" so what I'm hearing is free Poison Damage

[@NimbleTack]

I absolutely adored this film. Up there with Coraline.

[@Auryce]

"Legolas-than-helpful" got me lmao

[@beepboop3264]

This is how you get aunts was too damn good

[@ChaoticGoodFTW]

I watched this at the beginning of the pandemic. 3 years ago in March. One of the best I've ever seen. Masterpiece. Helped me forget for a bit that the world was going to shit

[@avacornthelastponybender8583]

I'd like to add a Sin for the "Supernatural villain turns into a giant worm monster in the climax of an Asian movie" cliche

[@obsydian806]

This is a great film and wished yall had shown some of the credits as well. But also, i think the "You are my Quest" wasnt reslly what you took it to mean. I belive Kubo's dad was trying to get across that his dedication to making Kubo's mither happy was his everlasting quest. "You are my quest" basically translates to, "I live to sustain you and your happiness ". Its not so much objectification as it is an oath to his partners' wellbeing

[@Gl1tchyPlayer]

The Devil's Advocate reference was just Awesome!😂

[@TheNetherLord5240]

10:40 people should really learn that you keep both eyes open when launching any sort of projectile

[@KorovaMilkBarTV]

I will ALWAYS remember this film because my uncle died exactly the same way the first scene shows 3 days before I watched it in the theatre. True story.

[@Dark_Mishra]

They need to sin Iron Mask(2020)! They’d have a field day with that movie. Several MINUTES of just opening credits, dozens of producers, and narrative. It would easily earn hundreds of sins.

[@paulthemailman9915]

There are THREE Mario references in this video. That is three more than normal, and normal is boring. Removing a sin *reverse ding*

[@sargentgullible2794]

Someone’s excited for that movie.

[@sarahpyro]

15:51 is probably the best rant I've heard from this channel yet

[@Volti-Vagra]

3:26 or amazing if you know youre going to die soon imagine in moments youre absolutely lost being able to turn to those you (hopefully are/were) able to lean on, even after theyve long died? shit would be quite literally, magical

[@cara9648]

5:25 The fact I was JUST listening to this 👁️👄👁️

[@mightymouse9001]

I loved this movie! I thought it was clearly made with passion and deserved so much more recognition then it got

[@Alex-kz8im]

I love this movie! Today is the best day ever because y'all posted this video (i haven't even watched it yet, I'm too excited) thank you Cinemasins

[@reneedelacruz5523]

You asked 3 questions after she said that there could only be 3 asked, so that is great attention to that detail and I love it

[@geardog24]

Stories like this make me wish Laika would do a remake of the Lord of the Rings.

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

Imagine Laika readapting Harry Potter and making it closer to the source material...

[@TheWarmachine375]

Now that's a movie I haven't heard in a long time. A long time.

[@TipperScout]

Can you do Disney shows like gravity fall, stare vs the forces of evil, amphibia, and the owl house please

[@gachamukadi]

15:59 Best Line ever

[@gachamukadi]

About time. I was considering you doing this

[@Frithitolaze]

5:25 hahahah BRING ME TO LIFE!!! 😂😂😂

[@kouizumi9484]

Remove a sin for Ralph Fiennes' performance. No matter how ridiculous the role (Voldemort) he ALWAYS goes 110%.

[@frederickthesquirrel]

"This is how you get aunts" Loved the twist on your in-joke

[@MrGarycharters]

I watched this in the cinema with my son and 5 other random people, who had perfect manners. Love this movie.

[@Otium200]

One of the few movies where i watched the credit screen was very interesting to see the work behind the movie

[@CalebNewbery]

My one big problem with this movie, is that Kubo gets both his parents back (albeit in different forms) but then they both immediately get killed again. This kid already lost both his parents once, then is forced to go through that again. That's dark as fuck! Other than that though it's a great movie.

[@palomad9648]

When I saw the title I was ready to fight you

[@jonathangutterman8101]

"Deus Ex Caliber" - this is genius!

[@MorbiddaPlays]

jeez good timing i was just thinking about this movie

[@Bryon_Turner]

It is a nice movie, but it's a big metaphor for alzheimer's/dementia. Clear signs of sun downing with the mother, and the grand father. Kubo, and his mother have eye injuries, and possibly tramatic brain injuries which can lead to dementia if left untreated. The grand father lost his sight which may be a result of his alzheimer's. During the day the grandfather is forgetful, but kinda nice. During the night he is mean, and vindictive. The sisters are only active at night, and have no actual face which make them seem more like a shared delusion.

[@ANIMATIONLOVERBT]

They are moon fairies, plus, therefore most likely they are asleep during the day and completely awake at night. Under their masks, plus they are pale as corpses, not simply like the ancient makeup, they are “dead” and only dead people do not suffer or appreciate life

[@AngelLikesArt]

This movie is one of the most beautifully animated and beautifully executed movies ever - so ridiculously underrated

[@vennom14]

The grandpa grants Kubo's wish, play the villain, "lose" to love

[@god_tails2]

That impressivly detailed ninja is made of more than one sheet of paper. Therefor him going through the crack during the one scene is a lie (Yes I do origami)

[@pipecleanermaster]

This studio makes some of the best stop motion animated things I have ever seen in my life

[@briannamaki6023]

Can you do Little Shop of Horrors (1986) next? I just saw it because I saw a school play of it and it was so good! When you do it (if you do), can you show and sin both endings?

[@banshion]

Hah. "False dichotomies." That hit. Perhaps too hard.

[@landenbreplogle]

This is probably one of my favorite videos on the Cinema Sin channel.

[@BaronSengir1008]

Short answer: Nothing! Kubo is a masterpiece!

[@petermgruhn]

That wasn't lack of consent. She ordered him to. No. "You get only three questions." Says nothing about answers. "The objective of "skipping" is to see how many times a stone can bounce before it sinks into the water; the objective of "skimming" is to see how far a bouncing stone can travel across the water before it sinks into the water." "Me and Susie had so much fun Holding hands and skimming stones" Stop being PC and try being good Shouldn't that sword have, you know... an edge? 90 minutes is stupid short and unable to be a good movie.

[@everlenaoliver6912]

Its actually sad, how underrated this movie is. 😢

[@IvanTheVandal]

Cinema Sin's pun game was on point today.

[@lacroixmxcky9908]

I saw this movies trailer on YT watched the trailer then accidently back out of it and it refreshed. Couldn't find it since until know.

[@aquacrocwherry3321]

Sin off for every time you called that instrument a guitar. It is NOT a guitar.

[@delighted9062]

Off topic but I had a massive crush on Kubo as a kid. Thought he was cute to be honest ~ Loll