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The Legend of Hei

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Luo Xiao-Hei is forced from his forest home and must find his true attribution.
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Tasha Robinson Polygon 08/04/2020
Packed with colorful and memorable characters, and big explosive action. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 06/23/2021
B-
Keeps things agreeably violent and destructive to help outsiders stay invested in what appears to be China's attempt to manufacture a Ghibli-esque take on ways of colonization and the power of magic. Go to Full Review
Brian Costello Common Sense Media 05/18/2021
4/5
This is a story about right versus wrong, coexistence, and deforestation that's as thoughtful as it is cute. Go to Full Review
Reuben Baron CBR 03/10/2021
The Legend of Hei's storytelling is impressively sophisticated and morally ambiguous. Go to Full Review
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rtst B. @ARTISThaha 2d Omg it's 10/10! 🥹truly touching movie. And it's sooo cute too! But that guy with sticks on his head is kinds weird... Especially with his girl voice. See more Cordelia A @XuBingBing Jan 4 A movie where the bad guys win yet again and absolutely nothing is achieved. Just like the mindless crowds want things to be. More mindless Disney slop. The status quo is holy. Enjoy slow mindless decay. Animation is very beautiful for sure, but sad considering the people who made it sit in tiny offices breathing polluted air. China is following in America's footsteps and is blinded by prosperity. Heed my words, China will disintegrate just like the west, because it's not looking to coexist with the spirits, but to subjugate them. The dirty factories and landfills full to the brim do not share the idealistic optimism of this silly movie, which is ok in theory but pretty bad considering it's teaching children to obey their consumerist overlords. See more Calvin O @Caltus Dec 28 It was the cutest movie ever and it was funny too. Anyone who didn't like it, you're just weird and something is wrong with you. This is one of the best films I have seen in a long time because most of the movies nowadays are trash. Like there was so many funny scenes and the main character (the little boy) is so adorable especially when he turns into a cat. The plot is also pretty good, I wouldn't have expected it. Overall, I would recommend for a family or little kids to watch this movie. The fights and animation is pretty good very similar to demon slayer if you like to watch pretty movies. See more R T @Rtany Dec 28 The director is a genius at blending action with cuteness. The scenes where HEI gets caught over and over like a fish on a hook are laugh-out-loud funny. Despite the rounded character designs, the movements feel real, and the special ability combat scenes pack overwhelming power. The tag team battles between WUXIAN and HEI are a must-see. See more Charles C. @Charles_Innit Aug 7 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 See more Carlos Miguel P @RT52182176 02/11/2025 Muy buena película de animación, con valores de la ecología y respeto por la naturaleza😊😊😊 See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Luo Xiao-Hei is forced from his forest home and must find his true attribution.
Director
MTJJ Mutou
Producer
Fangbing Cong, Wenzhuo Ma
Screenwriter
MTJJ Mutou
Production Co
Beijing HMCH Anime Co.,Ltd
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Anime
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 27, 2021
Runtime
1h 50m
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