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

[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!