LEGO Monkie Kid: Ein Held ist geboren

Well, I am familiar with the classic tale of the Monkey King according to Chinese folktales, so of course I sat down with my son to watch this 2020 LEGO take on the legend. And with it being a LEGO movie, I must admit that I didn't even doubt that we would be in for a dud.

And "Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born" is entertaining, it sure is. And it was really refreshing to see a LEGO animated movie in an actual drawn style presentation, and not just being another CGI animated movie. So that was rather uplifting to see.

The storyline told here is easy to follow and it offers contents that is entertaining for children and adults alike. Of course, with it being LEGO, this is mostly aimed at a younger audience. But I was every bit as entertained as my son was.

The animation and art style used in "Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born" is good. Lots of great things taking place on the screen. And the art style was great. It had that classic LEGO thing going on, while also keeping the art style that is seen in the LEGO magazines from the LEGO fan club that my son receives. So that was definitely good.

I will say, though, that this animated movie is fast paced. Very fast paced. There is not a single slow moment throughout the course of the movie, so it is a tongue-in-cheek experience here as you sit back and go on a hyperspeed roller coaster trip in the LEGO universe.

The voice acting in "Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born" was good. And with it being an animated movie, of course having a proper voice cast ensemble is crucial. I wasn't familiar with anyone here, aside from Gwendoline Yeo, but I didn't recognize her voice, just her name.

All in all, then "Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born" is entertaining and enjoyable.

My rating of "Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born" lands on a six out of ten stars.

While not many people know of this show, it's probably because they don't want to believe so much talented breath taking anime movie style animation is given to a freaking Lego show! But believe it because that's what this show is, sakuga moment, after sakuga moment, after sakuga moment! While the pacing of the show is sadly a bit too fast moving just as intensely as the animation, the characters are still likable and while it's still mostly episodic it's still a fun time when it's able to slow down a bit. So if you want an animation sugar rush and fly into a violent rage about how your favorite anime or tv show doesn't have this level of quality than check it out.

This show is amazing if you someone un interested in the animation, the voice acting is jaw dropping especially for the character Macaque (Rip Billy Kametz) There are ten 11 minute episodes to season 1 and the two "movies" are both just 40 minute special episodes. The first one is technically a pilot of sorts which takes place before the first season, it's called Monkie Kid: A Hero is Born. The second 40 minute special is kind of a kick off to season 2, Monkie Kid: Revenge of the Spider Queen.

These are lovable characters with so much heart, you get very attached to them and surprisingly the villians as well. I recommend this show for all ages!

Super cool and great! Love the story and the animation! Qi Xiaotian is super relatable to me with his clear anxiety and uncertainty in his future that he covers up with a bright grin. The character relationships are great, even with all the mystery surrounding Sun Wukong's past relationships, and my top favorite has to be the friendship between Qi Xiaotian, Long Xiaojiao, and Red Son (dubbed the Traffic Light Trio). I really really wanna learn more about Chinese mythology thanks to this series! This is more than I expected from something meant to sell toys.

In short, give it a watch! You won't regret it!

(Also buy the LEGOs. They look really cool.)

Fantastic! I would recommend this to all my friends. Can't wait to get the sets!