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. (Nicely, there was just one NES Metroid however you get my level.) However now, at any time when I revisit it, I admire the inviting, distinctly Nintendo attraction of its tackle Greek mythology, a sizzling subject today 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 enchantment 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 might stroll that line of being entertaining to each youngsters and their dad and mom, with loads of attraction and humor the little ones can get pleasure from, but additionally 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 otherwise right now. Ah effectively, that’s an issue for Nintendo to cope with. In any case, Child Icarus could be incredible supply materials for an upbeat, attention-grabbing, comedic journey movie for the entire household that leans into Greek mythology in a lighthearted means however nonetheless fires the imaginations of youngsters with its sense of magic and risk. If the Zelda film goes for a extra grounded strategy—and it feels 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 ideal new Child Icarus recreation alongside it, too!—Carolyn Petit
