I saw "Peluca" after becoming an ardent fan of "Napoleon Dynamite" so this may not be the most objective review ever written.
That being said, I thought this short had just as much heart and the essence of the feature film; although, I did miss Uncle Rico, Kip and the rest of the cast. I liked the rough or grainy look of the film (even if it was an unintentional effect) because it added to the "feel" of the film.
I don't think the film depicts the characters as dorks or losers, instead it seems to portray Seth as a selfless, good-hearted and true friend. After all, he didn't buy the much coveted fanny pack for himself, instead he chose to buy the wig to help out his friend.
"Peluca" and "Napoleon Dynamite" could have easily been made into mean-spirited films with the main objective being to make fun of the less popular kids. Instead the movie seems to point out the good qualities of Seth and his friends, making them cool in their own way! It's a fun, feel good film.
That being said, I thought this short had just as much heart and the essence of the feature film; although, I did miss Uncle Rico, Kip and the rest of the cast. I liked the rough or grainy look of the film (even if it was an unintentional effect) because it added to the "feel" of the film.
I don't think the film depicts the characters as dorks or losers, instead it seems to portray Seth as a selfless, good-hearted and true friend. After all, he didn't buy the much coveted fanny pack for himself, instead he chose to buy the wig to help out his friend.
"Peluca" and "Napoleon Dynamite" could have easily been made into mean-spirited films with the main objective being to make fun of the less popular kids. Instead the movie seems to point out the good qualities of Seth and his friends, making them cool in their own way! It's a fun, feel good film.