I’m serious! I hate it when “adorkable” is the new eye roll. First it was female characters shouldn’t crave true love, then it was strong, independent women are too high standards, now girls who are quirky and dorky are boring?
Like, I get it. When it comes to the male animated leads, we do have more variety. Like comparing Kuzco to Jim Hawkins there’s a definite difference. Sure, Mirabel and Rapunzel were “quirky” but I can still tell them apart (and I don’t mean physically). Mirabel was smart, observant, compassionate, and determined to help her family. Rapunzel was hesitant, but curious, adventurous, optimistic, and resourceful.
Also, people keep saying how unfinished the animation looks. It’s WATERCOLOR!!! It’s supposed to look like a FAIRY TALE BOOK!!! Not like Spiderverse or Last Wish!
Also, King Magnifico’s song. People heard 30 seconds of “This Is The Thanks I Get?!” and assume it’s too upbeat.
Uuuh…. Weren’t these kind of upbeat too?!?
Didn’t hear people bitch about these and VILLAINS sang them!
If you actually sit down and listen to the whole song, there is a part in the bridge where Magnifico does start sounding a lot more sinister. Also, he starts getting more and more unhinged as the song progresses. Trust me, we’re in for a visual treat!
I personally cannot wait to see this movie! I am really eager to see where the story is taken, I want to know Asha a lot better, I want to know Magnifico and his evil plan.
Call me a Sil out if you want, but dammit, I’m sold!