Super Mario Bros. The Movie is one of the most anticipated feature films of the year. While there is a lot of excitement, fans are proceeding with caution and are skeptical of the participation of Chris Pratt, actor who provided the voice of him to the Nintendo plumber. Despite all the criticism and doubts, the directors of the project are confident that the right decision was made when casting the Hollywood celebrity.
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In a chat with Total Film magazine (via GamesRadar+), filmmakers Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath discussed the animated film’s story arc and the role played by the Guardians of the Galaxy star.
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“It’s perfect”, directors of Super Mario Bros. The Movie defend Chris Pratt and his interpretation of Mario
Because the video games in the franchise have very limited and simple stories, the creators had to figure out how to present an attractive plot. During the interview, Aaron Horvath explained that the film seeks to be a kind of “origin story” that tells how Mario became “Super Mario.”
“It’s a bit of an origin story (…) At first, Mario and his brother Luigi are plumbers from Brooklyn, from a family of Italian immigrants. When you play, if you don’t give up, Mario will succeed. So we transferred the player experience with the game to a feature that the film will have, ”said the director.
It is no secret to anyone that the choice of Chris Pratt as Mario is controversial, as many fans consider that he lacks the charisma of Charles Martinet. Despite the criticism, those responsible for the film defend the actor.
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“For us, the casting of (Chris) Pratt made a lot of sense. He is very good at playing a blue collar hero with a lot of heart. The way Mario is characterized in our film, he is perfect for the job,” the filmmaker stated.
When the first official trailer for the feature film was released, fans of the franchise expressed their disappointment and petitioned Nintendo to change the voice of the protagonist. Amid the controversy, Chris Meledandri, producer and executive manager of Illumination, defended the actor.
But tell us, do you think the Hollywood celebrity will do a good job? Does this film excite you? Let us read you in the comments.
Super Mario Bros. The Movie will hit theaters in Mexico on April 5. Click here to read more news related to this production.
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