Louis And Luca And The Snow Machine [DVD]

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Breakout Character: Ludvig, the only character in the movie who hadn't appeared previously in Kjell Aukrust's books (outside a single illustration), emerged as the star of the movie and went on to become Aukrust's most beloved character, starring in many books alongside Solan (who until now had been a solo character). Adaptational Villainy: Rudolf Blodstrupmoen, while never a particularly nice person, wasn't a bad guy in Aukrust's original writings. In the movie he's much more ruthless and more willing to do whatever it takes to win, which includes stealing, cheating and sabotage. Good Smoking, Evil Smoking: Solan smokes a cigar in some of the scenes in Gurin, including the opening scene. He seems to be doing it mostly to come across as a Cultured Badass, but his success varies.

Disney Acid Sequence: In Gurin, Ludvig is entranced by the beautiful music played at the restaurant and lapses into a floaty dream sequence. Counts as a bit of a Big-Lipped Alligator Moment. Author Avatar: Kjell Aukrust once described both Solan and Ludvig as this, claiming that "Solan is me before I turned fifty — Ludvig is me after I turned fifty."Dub Name Change: Since the Norwegian names are often difficult to pronounce for anyone who isn't Norwegian (and a lot of the names are pun-based anyway), the various language dubs often change the names of the characters. The English names for the main characters are: Break the Haughty: Gurin tries to invoke this, with the titular character being a prankster and Gadfly who after growing a fox tail gets to be on the receiving end of teasings and pranks. All Drummers Are Animals: As a literal example, Emanuel Desperados, aside from being a gorilla driver, also guest stars in a human band at the unveiling of Il Tempo Gigante, naturally as a drummer.

Firstly, I thought that sinse The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is one of the most watched films in Norway in Norwegian history of film, Qvisten only wanted to make a cash grab just because The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is so beloved. Secondly, I thought the characters of Solan and Ludvig (English names: Louis & Luca) looked way different than the ones in Caprinos film. But then I looked at how the author of the Flåklypa universe, Kjell Aukrust, had drawn the characters. I suddenly realised that Qvisten tried to stay as close to how Aukrust had imagined them look like. Funny Animal: The movie has Solan the morning bird and Ludvig the hedgehog. Emanuel Desperados the gorilla also counts, but he exhibits more animal-like qualities in his body language and inability to speak coherently.One day, the trio discovers that one of Reodor's former assistants, Rudolf Blodstrupmoen ("Rudolph Gore-Slimey"), has stolen his design for a race car engine and has become a world champion Formula One driver. Solan secures funding from an Arab oil sheik who happens to be vacationing in Flåklypa, and to enter the race, the trio builds a gigantic racing car: "Il Tempo Gigante".

I also thought the music in the film was really great. Some of the music reminded me of Christopher Nolans film Interstellar were they use organ music which is quite beautiful. Gratuitous English: Before enacting his plan to sabotage Reodor's car, Rudolf says in badly-pronounced English: "Time note pronounced "team-eh" vill sjåvv."Burning Rubber: Il Tempo Gigante is a fast and powerful car, to the degree that the asphalt itself gets roasted and curls off the ground when it takes off.