the Ochi could feel just at home in the "Star Wars" universe, James Cameron's "Avatar" realm Pandora or in Amblin classics like the "Gremlins" series. They are not real in an organic sense, but the ...

Going practical in "The Legend of Ochi" was important to director Isaiah Saxon — and it turned out that was true for A24, too ...

Although its story is a bit thin, The Legend of Ochi is one of the most visually stunning family films in years.

The world premiere of A24’s The Legend of Ochi will still go on at Sundance this Sunday at the library, but the distributor has a set a new release date of April 25. Previously, the Isaiah Saxon ...

The Legend of Ochi is a fantasy adventure film written and directed by Isaiah Saxon. Featuring Helena Zengel, Willem Dafoe, ...

With The Legend of Ochi, filmmaker Isaiah Saxon makes his first feature-length live-action film, following a successful career in animation. This fantasy adventure takes viewers to a remote Carpathian ...

The Legend of Ochi opens in theaters April 25. This review is based on a screening at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. A tale of yearning, rebellion, and magical beings, Isaiah Saxon's The Legend ...

They are not real in an organic sense, but the beings in “The Legend of Ochi” are tangible entities, sophisticated puppets crafted to inhabit the lush greenery of Carpathia, a fictional island ...

The Legend of Ochi” doesn’t have that magical aspect that pulls the audience in with similar films like “Harry Potter” and ...

By contrast, Isaiah Saxon’s “The Legend of Ochi” is a somewhat inert but ingeniously crafted fantasy adventure story that mostly communicates in visuals. Visuals like: A teenage girl ...

The Legend of Ochi gives free rein to writer-director Isaiah Saxon’s remarkably imaginative narrative and visual palette, leveraging his well-regarded reputation directing music videos for the ...