
This is a 3D animated adventure film. The storyline centers on a young boy, Sepehr, and his loyal cheetah, Baboo and their quest to save his parents from Ahriman, the dark lord of evil. The story follows the boy and Baboo's adventure and the people they meet along the way. The film is from Iran, with dialogue in English.
The Legend of Sepehr is a complex story, with a lot of detail - from the various locations, to all the people. The plot develops well, with decent foreshadowing. You really have to pay attention in order to stay up with all that's going on. In the beginning Sepehr's mother is telling young Sepehr a story about a ruler with two sons and how the eldest son, after being passed over for inheriting the throne, turned to evil, raised an army of demons, was imprisoned and later escaped. She promises to tell him the end of the story later. Sepehr discovers the other part of the story when heading back to his village after a fishing boat accident. He learns how Ahriman was freed by his demon army and returned to conquer his father's kingdom. We watch Sepehr grow during the course of the film as he travels far and wide across many landscapes and through the worst kinds of weather, accompanied by his faithful cheetah, Baboo. Ultimately, despite his fears, he undertakes a quest to defeat Ahriman and save his parents. He learns that love and faith are what conquer evil, and harnesses his family's love to defeat Ahriman. When Ahriman taunts him, he bravely states, "I don't care who you are or what you've done; I will save everyone," demonstrating courage in the face of evil. The content is suitable for kids and families and the story is easy to follow. The animation is well made and is consistently detailed throughout. It is clear that a lot of work went into making this film.
The film's message is that family is important and the love of one's family can motivate a person to go above and beyond what they think they can do. It promotes the concept that bravery and love triumph over evil, a lesson that young audiences can relate to.
I give The Legend of Sepehr 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Oyebisola O., KIDS FIRST!
This is a 3D animated adventure film. The storyline centers on a young boy, Sepehr, and his loyal cheetah, Baboo and their quest to save his parents from Ahriman, the dark lord of evil. The story follows the boy and Baboo's adventure and the people they meet along the way. The film is from Iran, with dialogue in English.
The Legend of Sepehr is a complex story, with a lot of detail - from the various locations, to all the people. The plot develops well, with decent foreshadowing. You really have to pay attention in order to stay up with all that's going on. In the beginning Sepehr's mother is telling young Sepehr a story about a ruler with two sons and how the eldest son, after being passed over for inheriting the throne, turned to evil, raised an army of demons, was imprisoned and later escaped. She promises to tell him the end of the story later. Sepehr discovers the other part of the story when heading back to his village after a fishing boat accident. He learns how Ahriman was freed by his demon army and returned to conquer his father's kingdom. We watch Sepehr grow during the course of the film as he travels far and wide across many landscapes and through the worst kinds of weather, accompanied by his faithful cheetah, Baboo. Ultimately, despite his fears, he undertakes a quest to defeat Ahriman and save his parents. He learns that love and faith are what conquer evil, and harnesses his family's love to defeat Ahriman. When Ahriman taunts him, he bravely states, "I don't care who you are or what you've done; I will save everyone," demonstrating courage in the face of evil. The content is suitable for kids and families and the story is easy to follow. The animation is well made and is consistently detailed throughout. It is clear that a lot of work went into making this film.
The film's message is that family is important and the love of one's family can motivate a person to go above and beyond what they think they can do. It promotes the concept that bravery and love triumph over evil, a lesson that young audiences can relate to.
I give The Legend of Sepehr 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Oyebisola O., KIDS FIRST!
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