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Die Heinzels: Rückkehr der Heinzelmännchen

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For more than 200 years, the Elfkins have been living under ground, hiding from the upper world and avoiding any interaction with the “ungrateful and mean” human beings. But one day, the vivid Elfkin girl Helvi cannot bear the lack of space and individual fulfillment any longer. Together with two companions, the Elfkin boys Kipp and Butz, she climbs up to the earth‘s surface to find her fate. After hilarious adventures, Helvi‘s growing friendship with the initially grumpy pastry chef Theo will remind her and all the other Elfkins of their true purpose in life: helping others!

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Leslie Felperin Guardian Visually palatable but as uniform and monotonously predictable as a Mr Kipling cake... Rated: 2/5 Oct 1, 2020 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz A kind of Ratatouille-meets-The Shoemaker and the Elves, by way of The Smurfs, this knockabout German animated adventure's appeal feels somewhat limited to the under-eights. Rated: 3/5 Jan 20, 2021 Full Review Jim Schembri jimschembri.com A pleasantly predictable lark that dutifully follows the strict dictates of the kid's animation genre by using high-key adventure to promote positive themes such as reconciliation and understanding. Rated: 3/5 Jan 15, 2021 Full Review Jo Berry Movies4Kids Perfectly aimed at the youngest of audiences, this is a bright, fun German cartoon that features cute characters and a brisk, simple to follow storyline. Rated: 3/5 Oct 20, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter W Overall, I found this film to be fantastic. It is a light-hearted family film that had me smiling from start to finish with positive messages, short duration and one musical number. The lead animation may seem somewhat basic, but the level of detail in other areas, including the film's background and audio track, is undoubtedly stunning. The Elfkins - Baking a Difference is a cute family film that feels freshly made for all ages to enjoy and share. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Viewed with low expectations, but wanted a film suitable for a 4-year-old. It was harmless and perfect for a younger audience. Won't hold up to your average Pixar movie, but for a story for little ones, it did the job. Story of the underdog overcoming challenges to gain the respect of his peers. Nothing original there, but for an undermanding audience it's a great day out at the cinema. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis For more than 200 years, the Elfkins have been living under ground, hiding from the upper world and avoiding any interaction with the “ungrateful and mean” human beings. But one day, the vivid Elfkin girl Helvi cannot bear the lack of space and individual fulfillment any longer. Together with two companions, the Elfkin boys Kipp and Butz, she climbs up to the earth‘s surface to find her fate. After hilarious adventures, Helvi‘s growing friendship with the initially grumpy pastry chef Theo will remind her and all the other Elfkins of their true purpose in life: helping others!
Director
Ute von Münchow-Pohl
Screenwriter
Jan Strathmann
Production Co
Tobis Filmkunst, Akkord Film Produktion GmbH, ZDF
Rating
PG (Mild Action and Rude Material)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 18m