Fantasy adventure The Legend of Ochi was unveiled at Sundance prior to the A24 project’s April 25th release. Marking the directorial debut of Isaiah Saxon, the creature feature has drawn comparisons to 80s family flicks including E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and The Neverending Story. Helena Zengel (who probably came close to a Supporting Actress nom for 2020’s News of the World), Finn Wolfhard, Willem Dafoe, and Emily Watson star.
While critics are appreciating its throwback vibe, reviews aren’t strong enough for serious awards consideration. Rotten Tomatoes is at 80% with a 66 on Metacritic. There is some kudos for its practical effects though I don’t believe they will register with the VE branch several months down the line. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…
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