Kubo and the Two Strings

I mentioned this the other day but forgot to say why it was so, so good.
Here's one of the trailers to give you a taster, but it really doesn't do the film justice. It's so beautiful to look at, as well as full of gentle humour, pathos and emotion.

I admit, it took me a little while to adjust to the faces - they use a very angular, sharp-featured template for the human characters that I found a bit weird. But the stop animation is fantastic, the colours and visuals so engaging, and the story is absorbing. I loved the mixture of magic and real life, the fact that Kubo is basically his mother's carer and such a strong character that we have to be reminded occsaionally that he's only a little boy. The ending was both uplifting and heartbreaking, and it's well worth sitting through the credits to see the fabulous art work behind the constructions and creatures in the film itself.

Gah. Now I'm kicking myself that I didn't go and see it again while it was on at our cinema.

Inktober Day 3 - Collect

Surprise surprise, I've strayed into fandom... it was always going to happen, right? Sadly, this whole practice your drawing skills and improve every day isn't happening though. Never mind, I've decided to post regardless of whether I like what I've done or not, or whether I think it's any good.
And no, I don't think this is any good! I liked the idea, but the execution... yeah. Leaves a lot to be desired.( piccie under the cut )