'The Legend of Ochi' Proves A24 Still Has Some New Avenues To Explore
The Legend of Ochi shows that A24 should try to explore family films more often.
In a little over a decade, A24 has become one of the most powerful production companies in Hollywood, as it is often associated with the type of groundbreaking, experimental storytelling that is no longer seen from the major studios. Without A24, it is unlikely that a film like The Legend of Ochi would exist; Isaiah Saxon’s debut feature is a fantasy adventure in the vein of Willow, Gremlins, and The Dark Crystal, and has been noted for its use of practical puppetry. Although A24 has previously made films like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and After Yang that are appropriate for families, The Legend of Ochi is specifically aimed at kids, as it focuses on the young girl Yuri (Helena Zengel) as she defies her parents to save a magical creature. A24 has the potential to tap into a different audience by making family films, as The Legend of Ochi is the type of original, inspiring story for kids that the industry needs more of.
