Lesbian Space Princess

Let me preface this by saying I am not a lesbian, I am not a princess and I've never set foot in actual space (three facts I'm still salty about), and I still think it's the best movie in the galaxy.

It was not only hilarious, but hilariously clever.

I went to see it at the Berlinale a few days ago based only on the title (mind you I had not even read the pitch), and I've been wanting to see it again ever since the end credits.

The scenario is a coming of age masterpiece. The visuals are top notch. Every character is chef's kiss in its own way (even the boomer spaceship (the stickers in the end credits killed me)). The music is amazing, and the humour? It is very rare to find a story, whatever its form, where every joke lands for me. They all did in this one. And the references were truly amazing. It's the sort of nods where, if you've consumed the nodded material, you will laugh hard, and if you haven't you'll probably laugh anyway but won't feel like you've missed something, or like it was added to be added and the story tries to compensate a lack of originality. I admit I am a little biased, as it helped that the directors obviously grew up watching and loving everything I did too (only putting it in this order since I'm slightly older), but if you haven't you most likely will love it anyway too. And you'll get everything, from a priceless Twilight window scene to Mel Brooks' Men in Tights (and others) and Sailor Moon, and so many more I'm still laughing about (that my cis white malians friends hadn't seen and they loved the movie. See? If you don't listen to me listen to them).

If I were president of the Galaxy, I'd make it mandatory. Please act as if I actually were and watch it, talk about it, rave about it, because I want to see everything else the directors make in the future, I don't even care what it is about. This movie needs the success it deserves.

An hour and a half of cringing at borderline offensive stereotypes. Whilst the theatre was filled with howls of laughter I could not help myself and feel second hand embarrassment at the film. As a queer woman myself, who is not afraid of making fun of her own identity, this crude South Park-level attempt at comedy was even a step to far. Remember the whole "Pickle Rick" meme that took the internet by storm a few years ago? Imagine that but rainbow-washed and less clever (if such a thing is even possible).

Not all was bad tho, had it been a 5 minute Youtube video I would probably have enjoyed it, but just as vanilla extract can be delicious in your recipes when added sparingly, adding too much makes the dish gross. Some of the character interactions did get a chuckle out of me and the character of Willow was rather delightful, but unfortunately that was not enough to redeem it, let alone make it a worthwhile watch.

This!!!!

Insanely fresh, hilarious, unique and touching. This is an obvious future cult classic! I want to watch it again and again and again!

From the concept to the animation to the cast and crew behind it - it's beyond excellent. It has the same nostalgia of adventure time, with more heart than most romantic comedies. It's really inspiring to see a piece of film like this because it really pushes the boundaries of what you think you can and cannot do as a filmmaker and it's definitely an era defining film. So so fun!!!!!

All that's to say: DO YOURSELF A FABOUR AND GO WATCH THIS IF YOU CAN!!!