Searcher and Meridian naming their child “Ethan” is really funny at first glance because he’s the only person we know in universe to have a traditional/“normal” name, but it really goes to show how much his parents just wanted to give him a normal life
Had the pleasure of seeing Strange World on Wednesday when it released.
It’s a really fun movie, guys.
The Clades are a fun, complex family. The conflict comes from Jaeger and Searcher being on opposite ends of the spectrum, Jaeger being an explorer and Searcher being a farmer. What they both have in common is they both like being outside, being their own boss, and raising their son to be like them.
If someone asked me, I would say Ethan is the heart of the movie. He is the perfect middle ground between Jaeger and Searcher, wanting to explore like Jaeger but also wanting to care for the environment like Searcher. His card game, Primal Outpost, is a big metaphor for the movie’s message itself, which is living in harmony with nature.
Meridian and Callisto have their moments too, but the story is mostly focused on the three generations of Clade men and how they clash and how they need to understand each other before they can work together to save the world.
Splat surprised me, mostly in how he came to befriend Ethan and join the family for the rest of their journey. He was also very critical for overcoming certain obstacles during the journey and pointing Ethan to the truth.
The third act is full of twists you wouldn’t believe, and when you rewatch the movie you’ll notice how everything lines up.
Go see Strange World in theaters! I highly recommend it. We need a Disney sci-fi movie to succeed.
My take on the strange world designs cos i was not a huge fan of the movie’s visual style lol. Merged from some of the initial designs (which i feel actually look a lot better & more distinct than the final)…. I liked the movie but it has very clear flaws lol happy pride though