He’d lingered there, knowing exactly where he was. Knowing exactly what kind of decision lay in front of him. Knowing exactly the events that had transpired that led him to be there. He was a seer after all. He wanted to stay… but staying meant death, and he didn’t know if he was ready to die. He longed to be free of pain and suffering, but he also wanted his family. He wanted his sisters. He wanted his Mamá. All things considered, it was the hardest decision of his life…
Mirabel took it upon herself to watch over her Tío Bruno as he slept feverishly. She helped her Mamá keep him cool - carefully placing damp cloths on his forehead, making sure his hair was out of his face, keeping watch for any change in his unconscious state.
Bruno’s rats made a habit of gathering together, chattering excitedly at the foot of his bed. Some ventured onto the bed itself, but were quickly called back by the leader of the little group. Mirabel had asked Antonio to make sure to keep them fed and looked after. She wanted them all to be safe and well to greet her Tío when he woke up. Her little Antonio was only too pleased to help, a strange look clouding his eyes as he agreed enthusiastically to her request. But Mirabel couldn’t think about what was up with her little primo right now. All that mattered was that she was there when her Tío woke up. When he woke up…
Judging by the amazing response to my first set I thought you’d like some more so who’s ready for round 2
Have some more low quality shots of this anxious middle aged rat man because I just reallycannot get enough
First up is the only scene we get just Abuela and her hijo before he disappeared, this tiny scene is just so gorgeously lit but what I love most about it is Bruno’s expressions Our boy manages to convey concern, fear, sympathy and resignation all in one and that narrowing of the eyes thing he does
It’s fine Bruno, I’m fine. This is fine
Not only have I watched him fall and get up a hundred times cause it’s just so damn hilarious but FGHJLDKGF I love what his hair is doing in this shot #hairgoalsevenwhenmessyitstilllookslit
He’s literally just met his little nephew for the very first time and he just starts casually talking to Bruno like he’s known him all his life I mean what must be going through Bruno’s head in this moment can you imagine I have a lot of feelings about this one I mean I have a lot of feelings about this whole movie in general but
Antonio’s room is incredible but also the lighting of this beautiful shot omg someone give the artists an oscar or something for this also Bruno do you have to look so aesthetically pleasing you’re a fictional character dammit
Why do I find his serious concentration face so angsty omg I love it so much
His nervous little wave right before his sisters attack hug him his nervous little wave right before his sisters attack hug him tho
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh ❤️❤️❤️
Just look at this soft AF look he gives Mirabel lookit his lil smile and his soft eyes JUST LOOK AT IIIIIITTTTT
BONUS SHOT
He actually looks happy to see the townspeople coming to help them which is surprising in itself but also he’s trying to lean over Luisa so he can see them better and just look at the lil hopeful smile on his face*screams*
How did I get here having all these emotions about a fictional character all I know is he has to be protected at all costs and he deserves the world ok I’m gonna go cry now
Screenshots taken and edited by me please don’t steal them!
EDIT - soooo… Lin couldn’t bring himself to say one kind thing about John Leguizamo’s performance as Bruno? He showered everyone else with compliments and while we were watching Bruno’s scenes he was trying to distract us by tweeting photos from his Colombia trip…? I’m… a little sad and disappointed about that…
Have some low quality shots of this anxious middle aged rat man because I just cannot get enough
First up we have this one he’s just looking at his Mamá all watching her just walk straight past him just look at his face godammit it’s literally this emoji
Then this one which is so much worse just look at this sad little man and he’s doing that nervous thing with his hands and he just looks so sadand hurt SOMEONE GIVE HIM A HUG ITS ME I’LL GIVE HIM A HUG GODAMMIT
The man is ANGRY
Look at him being all defiant and brave with his hands on his hips even though he’s literally nearly doing the splits and looks ridiculous and probably knows it too I love this man so much
This one though probably the look that breaks my heart the most cause just look at him, look at how nervous and scared he is looking at his Mamá he looks as if he’s about to burst into damn tears how can animation convey so much emotion I mean dear god rip out my heart why don’t you
He goes down on one knee as he’s apologising to Pepa hegoes down on one knee as he’s apologising to Pepa
So this man has just been living in the walls for a decade without any human interaction and one of the first things he does upon rejoining his family is offer Pepa his hand and she takes it without a second thought cause he’s her brother and she’s missed him dearly I have a lot of emotions about this one
And finally, the smile I mean do I really have to say any words this whole scene is literally just pure serotonin and I’m drowning in my feels for this cute ass family ❤️
Screenshots taken and edited by me please don’t steal them!
The town isn’t concerned about Bruno being back and giving them bad visions, the town is concerned about Bruno and Pepa being back to being a chaotic desaster partners in crime sibling duo.
Gonna do my Encanto hcs because I can and feel like it.
Disclaimer: I am white, and I’m trying my very best not to take away from the culture of the movie with these. I don’t have these hcs because I want representation, I just think I see these traits in these characters and this is all for fun blah blah blah you know the drill.
Isabela:
- I’m thinking lesbian. I feel like most people have explained this one to death but the rundown is basically she just Gives Those Vibes + comphet
- autistic!!! What Else Can I Do tells the story of a girl learning to unmask so clearly. Also Isabela’s whole perfect persona gives big masking vibes. Idk I just think it’s neat.
- gifted kid burnout /hj
Dolores:
- autistic once again!! Her sensory overload is a MOOD and there’s a lot of fun stuff to play with there. Told a guy “you talk so loud” as a compliment.
Mirabel:
- adhd and autism. She very much has a “thinking out loud” personality. Special interest in sewing!! Always moving, sensory seeking.
- I don’t have a specific sexuality hc for her but I feel like she’s mspec.
Pepa:
- autistic! She strokes her braid to calm down/as a stim, emotional dystrguation, and also I just think Pepa and Dolores both being autistic is neat. Also people not understanding how to handle her emotions.
- as a friend pointed out, there’s a lot of overlap between ASD and BPD, and I think Pepa slides right into that sweet spot.
Camilo:
- gay, but specifically the brand of gay that only a theatre boy can be.
- questioning his gender hardcore, but not quite there yet. Not totally cis tho.
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. No further comment.
Okay so the triplet’s outfits are their own colors right?? Blue for Julieta, yellow for Pepa, and green for Bruno—
Except I just noticed that while Julieta and Pepa’s outfits are completely their own colors right
underneath Bruno’s green ruana am I crazy or does he almost (or used to?) match Abuela
And by extension what does this say about the triplet’s personalities, relationships with Alma, individualism/dependency/what have you because with how symbolic everyone ELSE’s colors are (like Isabela’s dress being more purple than blue reflecting how she’s Alma’s favorite, etc) it’s gotta mean Something right
@l0on how dare you make me cry on my own post with these tags
Okay so the triplet’s outfits are their own colors right?? Blue for Julieta, yellow for Pepa, and green for Bruno—
Except I just noticed that while Julieta and Pepa’s outfits are completely their own colors right
underneath Bruno’s green ruana am I crazy or does he almost (or used to?) match Abuela
And by extension what does this say about the triplet’s personalities, relationships with Alma, individualism/dependency/what have you because with how symbolic everyone ELSE’s colors are (like Isabela’s dress being more purple than blue reflecting how she’s Alma’s favorite, etc) it’s gotta mean Something right
I see a lot of stuff about young Julieta and Pepa fiercely protecting Bruno when people are giving him a hard time about his prophecies or his mannerisms and you know what that’s amazing and wonderful and stupendous but may I also propose
young Bruno finds out someone made one of his sisters cry and just. he just goes to their house and stands outside their window, eyes glowing, sand swirling around him, and the second they make eye contact with him he just points at them and says “seven days…”
Scenario: Pepa has a bad date with a guy who acts creepy towards her, and Bruno shows up as Hernando to make him back off. It’s in Chapter 3, but each of the chapters are pretty standalone so you don’t have to read them in order!
Bruno showimg off his latest novella to his sisters and their husbands.
Bruno: The lead is betrayed by his best friends! They’re his best friends and then they go and marry his sisters! Now he can understand his clumsy friend marrying the oldest sister, he would literally die without her. But the other one?! His other sister has anger issues! What’s a poor man to do?
Julieta and Pepa know this about them. Julieta giggles at Bruno’s dramatics while Pepa considers zapping her brother with lightning from her cloud.
Augustin and Felix are slowly realizing the novella is about them.
Augustin: Uh Bruno?
Bruno, being dramatic and extra lets his eyes glow green: HE MARRIES HIS BEST FRIEND’S SISTER!
Felix, the one with a sister: Wait what?
Osma, pops up out of no where: Bruno and I are engaged.
