Kubo and the Two Strings review - unmissable

A young boy goes on a quest to uncover the truth about his past.

Coraline. ParaNorman. The Boxtrolls. Since its formation in 2005, American studio Laika has produced some of the most astounding animated films ever made and their latest is another certified masterpiece.

Kubo and the Two Strings takes its cues from Japanese legends, placing the action in fabricated feudal era where magic and myth are very much alive.