You’re going to hear this phrase in plenty of The Legend of Ochi reviews, but there’s no other way to describe it: this is A24's take on an 80s Amblin film. It even uses animatronics and puppetry to enhance its nostalgia. Having said that, it can be a bit messy due to some of the narrative shortcuts it takes, and although that won’t be as noticeable to the children who watch, this is a family film, so you want everyone to enjoy and follow. It’s fine for what it is, but some refining would have made it better. The little Ochi is adorable, though.