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SOMO-KID (AKA LITTLE WARRIOR)

The Little Warrior displays how determination affects a young boy, Vitya Kasatkin, who transforms from being a troublemaker to an unbeatable kid sumo wrestler. I also like the backstory of the movie, where we see how motivated Vitya is to succeed.

The storyline follows Vitya Kasatkin, a school-age kid that is obsessed with sumo wrestling, but that gets him into a slew of trouble in school. However, his obsession also motivates him to train hard so he can go visit his father in Japan since there is a tournament that is hosted there. After he wins the tournament, things take a downturn.

The storyline captures your attention from start to finish. I the aspect of showing how Vitya works hard so he can win the tournament and go see his father, which is a good cause and effect relationship scenario. When Victor decides to visit the former sumo wrestler and train with him the effects are obvious; he is unstoppable. Vitya Kasatkin (Vitya) starts off as a typical troublemaker schoolboy. He throws a cup of fruit on a kid that calls him out, which is typical behavior of kids his age. In another scene, he takes words too real when Gelya (Masha Lobanova) asks him to be her bodyguard and he dresses in a suit befitting a bodyguard. His character develops as he commits to training to win the tournament and we see him grow stronger, both mentally and physically.

I also like the actions of the retired sumo wrestler who takes him on as his student. The camera work is well done with a range of distance shots used effectively and slow motion shots that make the viewer feel the significance of the action. The film is shot in both Russia and Japan. The most prominent set is the sumo wrestling set, which looks very realistic. The background music in the first part of the movie is very upbeat and happy. My favorite part is when Vitya finally achieves his dream. I can relate to that personally and the joy of winning and after putting in the hard work to get there.

The message of the film is about the importance of determination.

I give The Little Warrior 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. This film can teach audiences how to motivate themselves when hard times strike and emphasizes the importance of determination. By Tom W., KIDS FIRST!

The Little Warrior displays how determination affects a young boy, Vitya Kasatkin, who transforms from being a troublemaker to an unbeatable kid sumo wrestler. I also like the backstory of the movie, where we see how motivated Vitya is to succeed.

The storyline follows Vitya Kasatkin, a school-age kid that is obsessed with sumo wrestling, but that gets him into a slew of trouble in school. However, his obsession also motivates him to train hard so he can go visit his father in Japan since there is a tournament that is hosted there. After he wins the tournament, things take a downturn.

The storyline captures your attention from start to finish. I the aspect of showing how Vitya works hard so he can win the tournament and go see his father, which is a good cause and effect relationship scenario. When Victor decides to visit the former sumo wrestler and train with him the effects are obvious; he is unstoppable. Vitya Kasatkin (Vitya) starts off as a typical troublemaker schoolboy. He throws a cup of fruit on a kid that calls him out, which is typical behavior of kids his age. In another scene, he takes words too real when Gelya (Masha Lobanova) asks him to be her bodyguard and he dresses in a suit befitting a bodyguard. His character develops as he commits to training to win the tournament and we see him grow stronger, both mentally and physically.

I also like the actions of the retired sumo wrestler who takes him on as his student. The camera work is well done with a range of distance shots used effectively and slow motion shots that make the viewer feel the significance of the action. The film is shot in both Russia and Japan. The most prominent set is the sumo wrestling set, which looks very realistic. The background music in the first part of the movie is very upbeat and happy. My favorite part is when Vitya finally achieves his dream. I can relate to that personally and the joy of winning and after putting in the hard work to get there.

The message of the film is about the importance of determination.

I give The Little Warrior 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. This film can teach audiences how to motivate themselves when hard times strike and emphasizes the importance of determination. By Tom W., KIDS FIRST!

Vitya Kasatkin has an unusual hobby, Japanese sumo wrestling, and he loves it because of his father. However, his father left him and his mother and moved to Japan. The love of sumo is all Vitya got from him. It has also given him hope that one day his father would return to them. For years, he has been living a dream - to participate in the junior sumo tournament in Tokyo so that his father can see him. The tenacity with which the boy pushes towards his goal is impressive. He wins the tournament, which gives him the opportunity to finally get to Tokyo, but ... the world turns upside down and now on the way to his dream stands a more terrible enemy - the coronavirus ...