STACK NZ Nov #79

REVIEWS DVD & BD

Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Epic. KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Lord of the abs ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE

Release Date: 30/11/16

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Release Date: 30/11/16

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Animated movies are all light and fluffy fare for kids, yeah? No! That’s a load of phooey, especially when Laika exists. The US animation studio responsible for Coraline and ParaNorman always look on the dark side of life (insert whistles here), and they continue this with the remarkable Japanese-set tale of young Kubo. How dark is it? Well, his two aunts and grandpa took his left eye when he was a mere bub. He can’t stay out after sunset for fear that they’ll return for his other peeper. Then there’s the kid trying to communicate with his dead

That Scrat and his blasted acorns! While trying to bury his latest conquest he activates an abandoned alien craft and ends up hurtling into the cosmos. Hey, at least we’ll finally be safe from his propensity for causing havoc, right? Wrong! His intergalactic shenanigans inadvertently send asteroids hurtling straight towards – you guessed it – Earth. Naturally our ever-growing herd, led by Manny, Diego and Sid, are clueless as to what they’ll soon be in for, as they deal with everyday dramas from the genuine to the stupid

samurai warrior dad, subsequent aunt wrath against his mother, and a survival quest to find his father’s magic armour. Stunning in absolutely every sense (although obviously not for younger kids), this stop-motion wonder just might dethrone Disney/Pixar come Oscar time. AF

(you can guess who’s responsible for the latter). Then some asteroids hit, and the herd are lucky to escape. Weasel Buck believes a stone pillar has the answer – to save Earth they need to visit the site of a previous asteroid hit. Cue one event-filled ‘road’ trip! AF

DVD&BD

The best in Blu-ray at JB Hi-Fi

Deadpool Nov 2 This new limited edition version of the comic book smash includes an exclusive 2016 Holiday Photo Card!

Blue Thunder Nov 10 Futuristic crime thriller about a test pilot who discovers the sinister conspiracy behind an experimental police helicopter.

Cowboy Bebop Nov 9 The movie version of the seminal space western anime series offers a full-tilt trip into a vast and dangerous galaxy.

JB Hi-Fi EXCLUSIVE! Be in to win a signed rugby ball and poster when you pre-order Chasing Great.

The Natural Nov 10 In this baseball classic, Robert Redford is the mysterious player who possesses an almost divine talent. Glenn Close co-stars.

Richie Mc Caw: Chasing Great Nov 30 The acclaimed documentary about the legendary All Black captain.

Kubo & the Two Strings Nov 30 A young boy named Kubo searches for a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit.