Mario, Rango, Maiko...

[secondlina]

 

After a looong conversation with an artist friend last night, we decided to switch the gender of popular video game characters. I chose Mario (Maria), Luigi (Louise) and Princess Peach (Prince Paul). I also drew Daisy (David? Derek?) but I didn't manage to fit him in the sketch... so later... I'll try again.

Today, I saw "Rango". It was good. Though, it's really not for young kids. The movie is kinda violent and a lot of characters clearly die. It's a bit like "The Guardians" (you know, that armored owl movie). Pre-teens and parents will enjoy it. It uses a lot of amazing things from the western genre, re-creating scenes from classic movies almost frame-by-frame. The humor is subtle enough most of the time. There's a few fart jokes, probably in an effort to make things more kid-friendly. I loved the strange visuals, the western themes and the really, really strange mystical desert visions. If you like Clint Eastwood, definitely go see Rango. I mean, really. There's a Clint Eastwood easter egg. Basically, I really liked Rango. It's a bit weird and gritty, which is probably why it appeals to me... Also, one of the characters was a spunky female lizard, another a crow, and of course, there was a chicken with an arrow permanently stuck in his eye.... Heck yeah, strange creatures. and strange cacti... The whole thing kinda feels like a strange dream, in a good way.

Happy birthday to yukinoomoni ! Have some Suki and Mai sketches!



- Isa

Comments

[brendala.livejournal.com]

Gender switches are tons of fun, aren't they? I need to start doing more. ^_^

Those Mai and Suki sketches are super hot. And I LOVED the expressions you used on Zuko and Aang.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

They ARE fun. Well, more for some things then others. Some series, you could gender swap every one and you'd get the same result.

I figured Zuko would smile sometimes.

[gadgettomgirl.livejournal.com]

Nice gender bending :)

Rango was a good movie(so was Legends of the guardians) though I'm sure the large snake would scare a little kid. The dancing to 'Cool water' by Hank Williams, sr was unexpected, kinda a 'wtf' thing, but the part that I found funny was when Rango went "Help! *bangs on glass wall* open the door!". Saw the making of Rango of Depp doing that and it cracked me up for days ^_^

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

The dance was weird.... I guess it was to show how they considered human technology as the "godly" source of water. They use a popular song as a holy chant and dance...

Oh, Depp. I like him so much.

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

I wasn't too interested in seeing Rango from the previews, but you make it sound alright :P How was the owl movie? I wanted to check that one out, but it was in and out of theater before I'd realized it, and I'd taken that as a bad sign 0o

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Both movies are fairly good. The Owl one actually reminds me a lot of "Secret of Nimh" (complete with mystical doo-dads and animals with weapons and culture they would be technically incapable of producing). They aren't the types of movies you'll rewatch a million times though, unlike other animated classics. BUT, they are worth a rental. At least one.

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

Secret of Nimh was always one of my faves! =D I will definitely have to check that out!

[amelia-seyroon.livejournal.com]

Funny that I have been playing New Super Mario Brothers. xD;

Hurrrrrrr, Mai/Suki. OKAY, I SHIP IT NOW.

I also wanna see Rango!

(You better not forget my birthday next month! >:)

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

The timing!

Aahhaha, if I do forget, remind me :P

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

Rango has a bunch of people dying? Whoa.

And, hee~ The sketches are amazing and awesome. I love the last one, lmao. Thank you so much!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Well, dying animals. Also, the... Villain's main henchman is pretty scary. Not for toddlers.

No problem!

[pinkwa.livejournal.com]

i saw Rango and i feel the same.
I really liked it, Johnney Depp is really cool.
But it is true it is quite weird, and violent.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

It's a bit weird and violent, but it works in this movie. Definitely made for older fans.

[jason-register.livejournal.com]

Sweet! Love the Mario swaps, you have made it look well!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Poofy lip Maria works it despite the lack of mustache.

[angelchan-2004.livejournal.com]

Already reblogged this on tumblr, but still want to say: I LOVE THIS<33 Gender swapping Marioooo~

Ah, that reminds me that I wanna see Rango still.

Ffff, Mai and Suki look hot. No wonder Zuko's got that goofy grin on his face~