Although I performed loads of Child Icarus as a child, it was overshadowed by NES video games with a bit extra oomph: your Marios, your Zeldas, your Metroids. (Properly, there was just one NES Metroid however you get my level.) However now, every time I revisit it, I respect the inviting, distinctly Nintendo appeal of its tackle Greek mythology, a sizzling matter as of late days because of Supergiant’s super-successful roguelike Hades (and its sequel). However Hades options overtly horny gods and their horny intercourse lives; Nintendo, ever the family-friendly firm, might want one thing that capitalizes on the attraction of a world of gods and journey, however that’s squarely aimed on the youthful set. That makes this exactly the second for an enormous Child Icarus comeback.
With its cherubic hero Pit and its charming tackle a Greek-inspired land of fable and monsters, a Child Icarus movie may stroll that line of being entertaining to each youngsters and their mother and father, with loads of appeal and humor the little ones can take pleasure in, but in addition moments of real thrills and peril. I imply look, the Eggplant Wizards, who actually flip you into an eggplant, scared the hell out of me as a child. Hmm. “Eggplant Wizards” might play a bit in another way in the present day. Ah properly, that’s an issue for Nintendo to take care of. In any case, Child Icarus could be incredible supply materials for an upbeat, eye-catching, comedic journey movie for the entire household that leans into Greek mythology in a lighthearted method however nonetheless fires the imaginations of kids with its sense of magic and chance. If the Zelda film goes for a extra grounded strategy—and it seems like it’s—then let Child Icarus fill the extra breezy, kid-friendly fantasy journey area of interest in Nintendo’s cinematic choices. And put out an awesome new Child Icarus recreation alongside it, too!—Carolyn Petit
