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I Am What I Am
雄狮少年
2021 104 min China 12+
★7.4
Animation, Comedy, Action, Drama
Director: Haipeng Sun
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Description
By a fortunate coincidence, Gyun is inspired and encouraged by a girl with the same name. Therefore, he decides to form a lion dance troupe with his friends, Kat and Doggie, to break the constraints of reality and fight for themselves for once.
Worldwide:
$27.62M
Starring
Xin Li
Actor
Yexiong Chen
Actor
Hao Guo
Actor
Awards
10 wins & 12 nominations total
Key opinion
I Am What I Am is a compelling sports drama that combines traditional cultural elements with an inspiring underdog narrative. While some find the plot occasionally simplistic or dull, it is widely praised for its exceptional animation, emotional resonance, and motivational themes.
| Cinematography | The animation features remarkably realistic textures and high-quality visual detail that effectively bring the lion dance to life. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as an uplifting sports drama that focuses on themes of perseverance, self-belief, and personal ambition. | |
| Score | The musical score and voice acting are highly effective, particularly in heightening the emotional impact of the climax. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure draws mixed reactions: some find the two-hour runtime brisk and engaging, while others feel the storytelling occasionally drags or becomes repetitive. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on character design and development are divided, with some viewers appreciating the underdog emotional journey while others find the characterizations to be overly simplified. |