Upon seeing a poster or trailer for this movie, one might think, "But chickens and ducks are for eating! Who'd want to see a story about them?" Strangely enough, it works. Director Oh Seung-Yoon tackles the subject matter with firm and unyielding compassion, making the audience feel for a hen like never before. The storyline treads no new ground as far as morals go. Find your own destiny. Make your own mark. The circle of life goes on. These are all things we've seen before, sure, but Leafie manages to make it seem new anyhow, with colorful music that expands and contracts with every passing scene. Thepure creativity of the characters manages to reinvigorate the film, despite its pedestrian plot.

The artwork on this film is nothing short of brilliant. Backgrounds look like expertly crafted paintings one would expect to find in a museum, and each character has his own distinct look. Unfortunately, the animation is choppy in a few places, jarring the audience from the otherwise completely engrossing world.

Despite its shortcomings, Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild manages to soar higher than most all modern animated films.