Carbon Costume Movies
Moonrise Kingdom Narrator
Bob Balaban plays the unnamed narrator in Moonrise Kingdom. This man, who is bundled up for the cold outdoors, is your guide to the history, geography, and experience of New Penzance.
Francis Whitman
In the Darjeeling Limited, Francis Whitman (Owen Wilson) is the oldest of three brothers on a spiritual journey through India. The brothers quarrel over his controlling nature, which includes everything from holding their passports to ordering their meals for them. Things aren’t all dandy for Francis either, who gets one of his $3,000 dress shoes stolen by a shoeshine boy. Come on!
Brutus from Gentlemen Broncos
In Gentlemen Broncos, aspiring sci-fi writer Benjamin Purvis has his story stolen by his idol. The famed Ronald Chevalier keeps nearly everything else the same, but changes the protagonist from a manly hero named Bronco to an effeminate one named Brutus.
Fred Jones
In Scooby Doo, Fred Jones is the official leader of Mystery Incorporated. The preppy blonde never forgets his orange ascot when he goes off to build traps and solve mysteries.
Carrie
Sometimes people are pushed to the brink and for 17-year-old Carrie it was prom night. While her classmates may have thought otherwise, Carrie’s homemade prom dress was actually quite nice. However, if you don’t want to be confused for just any prom queen then you need to cover yourself in fake blood. As for acquiring telekinesis, you’re on your own with that one.
Droogs
Alex and his droogs didn’t make a lot of wise choices in A Clockwork Orange. In fact, even their attire was questionable. If you’ve always wanted a reason to wear your jockstrap on the outside of your pants, then dressing like a droog is for you. Complete the outfit with a bowler hat and cane but then stop there, this is one costume where acting the part is discouraged.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Kiki is a 13-year-old witch who leaves her village for the big city with her black cat Jiji by her side. There she supports herself by setting up a delivery service for the local bakery, making the most of her ability to fly. Being a witch has its perks.
Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn
Charlie Sheen stars in Major League as pitcher Rick Vaughn. When the Cleveland Indians owner wants to put out the worst team possible, they hire a cast of misfits including Vaughn. He has an amazing arm but lacks control, earning the nickname Wild Thing. That is, until he takes an eye exam and is fitted with skull-and-crossbones glasses.
