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Movies + Princess Princess
Apr. 21st, 2006 01:57 amDespite the earlier debacle, I had a great time at the movies.
Ice Age 2
I watched it with the expectation that it would follow in the pattern of most sequels. However it was greatly amusing and surpassed my expectations. Note to self: ignore reviews.
She's The Man
This has to be one of the funniest movies I've seen recently. I went in expecting something similar to Clueless. Since Clueless was a remake of Emma and She's the Man was based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. However instead of being a contextual comparison, it was a funny sort of spoof that doesn't stay stagnant. It was absolutely hilarious watching Viola and her attempt to act male.
Princess Princess
This series is just so pretty shiny. I've flipped through the first tankoubon before with absolutely no understanding of it, but thought the art gorgeous.
At first the premise of extremely pretty boys in an all boys school, dressing up in gothic lolita clothing to brighten up the lives of the students, may sound a bit odd, but somehow it works.
The Three Princesses (Yutaka Mikoto, Kouno Tooru, Shihoudani Yuujirou.
(spellings of the names are based on the sub)
Tooru - I like how as the initial focus character he wasn't relegated to the usual position of being tortured, instead balancing somewhere in between Shihoudani and Mikoto. I love his pragmatism and his initial observations.
Shihoudani - Now he is a character which I adore. Pragmatic, sarcastic, manipulative yet not cold-hearted, Shihoudani cracks me up with his mannerisms.
Miko-chan - Mikoto is the impulsive, impetuous and passionate character. The poor thing is always getting picked on and has to be taught the importance of the 'Queen's Smile'.
And we can't forget the SD and shoujo!sparkly scenes.
The plethora of other eccentric characters like Arisada and the Student Council and Natashou, really lighten up the series. I can't help but love Arisada and his slick dictatorship, and Natashou's exuberant enthusiasm as a designer.
Apparently the manga has been licensed by DMP and slated for release later on this year, though since I live in the boonies, I probably won't get it until next year.
Ice Age 2
I watched it with the expectation that it would follow in the pattern of most sequels. However it was greatly amusing and surpassed my expectations. Note to self: ignore reviews.
She's The Man
This has to be one of the funniest movies I've seen recently. I went in expecting something similar to Clueless. Since Clueless was a remake of Emma and She's the Man was based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. However instead of being a contextual comparison, it was a funny sort of spoof that doesn't stay stagnant. It was absolutely hilarious watching Viola and her attempt to act male.
Princess Princess
This series is just so pretty shiny. I've flipped through the first tankoubon before with absolutely no understanding of it, but thought the art gorgeous.
At first the premise of extremely pretty boys in an all boys school, dressing up in gothic lolita clothing to brighten up the lives of the students, may sound a bit odd, but somehow it works.
The Three Princesses (Yutaka Mikoto, Kouno Tooru, Shihoudani Yuujirou.
(spellings of the names are based on the sub)
Tooru - I like how as the initial focus character he wasn't relegated to the usual position of being tortured, instead balancing somewhere in between Shihoudani and Mikoto. I love his pragmatism and his initial observations.
Shihoudani - Now he is a character which I adore. Pragmatic, sarcastic, manipulative yet not cold-hearted, Shihoudani cracks me up with his mannerisms.
Miko-chan - Mikoto is the impulsive, impetuous and passionate character. The poor thing is always getting picked on and has to be taught the importance of the 'Queen's Smile'.
And we can't forget the SD and shoujo!sparkly scenes.
The plethora of other eccentric characters like Arisada and the Student Council and Natashou, really lighten up the series. I can't help but love Arisada and his slick dictatorship, and Natashou's exuberant enthusiasm as a designer.
Apparently the manga has been licensed by DMP and slated for release later on this year, though since I live in the boonies, I probably won't get it until next year.
