The Legend of Hei

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Charles C. The whole story made me feel like it’s discussing the relationship between humanity and nature,which seems to alarming people to treat nature better and reach a delicate balance.It’s quite suitable especially at this moment when our great nature has been threatened.People should do something Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Carlos Miguel P Muy buena película de animación, con valores de la ecología y respeto por la naturaleza😊😊😊 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Jay W I hadn't seen any trailers or heard anything about this movie before watching it. I simply had a lot of nieces who liked cats and this looked like a cute cat movie. The cat on the cover is just ridiculously cute, with its big cat eyes, how could I resist picking it? For the first 7 minutes of the film it follows basically how I imagined the story to go. Hei is a cat that lives in the forest, until the evil monster known as "man" comes and destroys it. Hei must then find a new home in the city. Hijinks ensue as he and his smaller hairball companion ( I never did figure out what it was supposed to be) search for food and shelter. Now, if you want to watch the movie as ignorant as possible stop reading now and just be surprised by the craziness which follows. But, since part of a review is to give the reader some idea of what the movie is like, I will explain the premise. As some bully kids decide to torment the cat, Hei transforms into a giant cat beast. Before Hei can get vengeance on the kids, they are instead picked off by phantom tree branches. These tree branches are being controlled by some kind of tree bending spirit. A number of spirits then join in and sweep Hei off to a hideout in the woods. Hei transforms into a cat boy hybrid. The hideout is then invaded by a metal bending "enforcer" who captures Hei and plans to take him to the realm of spirits...That all happens in about 6 minutes of screentime. I had no idea what kind of movie I was getting into Once I adjusted to the tonal whiplash of the opening, I did find myself enjoying the film. Safe to say that I never knew what to expect going forward, so it always kept me on my toes. The movie is (mostly) very well animated and incredibly creative. I found myself very swept up in the drama of it. Certain action scenes towards the end had me at the edge of my seat. On the negative side, the main enforcer, named "Infinity", is really dull. He speaks all his lines in the same monotone whisper, trying to convey the air of a tough stoic Samurai. Other main characters are also pretty bland and forgettable. Not to mention, this film is crazy. Throughout the finale the rules of this world are put into question. It concludes in a confusing way, taking advantage of some obscure loophole in the lore that wasn't really explained. And there are times where the animators were just wanting to take a break, so they will linger on a still frame for nearly a minute. But, if you find yourself in the mood for some craziness, this may be the film for you. It has some crazy over the top action scenes and keeps you guessing where it's going to go up to the very end. I didn't understand all of it, but it certainly left an impression on me. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Geraldo M Great movie! Heartfelt and warm. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review darren j I have been an ANIME SuperFan since leaving mama's womb LoL but I don't leave many reviews... This movie was absolutely Felinominal!!! 😸 It's almost too cute at the beginning you ll be all OHHHH SO CUDLY 😍 and then the story just grabs you! Magic, Spirits, Powers, Fellings and Felines! A coming of age story... who's good who's bad?... We're left wondering like Hei. The journey is like a road trip and the animation is excuisite, at times reminding me of Naruto and Bleach... Just watch it you'll be transported and a few tears may fall it's that Good! Definite 10/10 ⭐ Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/24 Full Review Logan D A cat spirit and his friends are attacked. He's captured by the enemy and begins to question his allies. Unlike many anime movies, this is actually a prequel, thankfully. I wasn't confused by not having viewed the series. Question: Is it anime if it's Chinese? Although it follows familiar paths the film does it well. The main attraction are the action scenes. Fluid and constantly moving the viewer around as part of the action. Some of the most dynamic animation I've ever seen. Recommended. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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