The Animated Film’s First Look The Super Mario Bros. Movie has sparked some debate about Mario’s missing buttocks. Only the second time in history, Nintendo’s Iconic Plumber is set to star in a film, but unlike the previous attempt, Mario will be animated this time.
The use of 3D animation in the film allows Illumination to perfectly capture Mario’s unique physique that he’s carried with him for more than 40 years. However, the first Super Mario Bros. movie poster sparked a surprising controversy due to a clear view of Mario’s backside.
The latest controversy for the Super Mario Bros. movie comes after fans noticed that Mario’s ass is missing. Because of Mario’s iconic status as a video game character and pop culture symbol, there is a lot of pressure on the animated film to do him justice – and to make up for the mistakes of Mario’s live-action film.
Even as fans wait for the reveal of Chris Pratt’s Mario voice, a glimpse of the plumber’s buttocks sparked an unexpected controversy. Some of the comments are made in jest, but it is yet another example of the Super Mario Bros.
Movie’s contentious status making it a target for memes and jokes as people online remain extremely skeptical of the film. The amount of Debate Over Mario’s Missing Butt In The Super Mario Bros. Movie Demonstrates This Point.
How Much Does Mario’s Butt Actually Matter?
Mario’s Butt Shouldn’t Have Any Meaningful Impact On The Super Mario Bros. Movie, But It Shows How Critical Some Will Be Of Mario’s Design For The Movie. The video game accuracy of characters in movies or television shows is always a hot topic. With Sonic the Hedgehog, Paramount learned the hard way.
Mario’s Butt is nothing compared to Sonic’s Teeth or the more human-like features that forced Sonic The Hedgehog’s redesign. The Super Mario Bros. Controversy Might Take a Back Seat Once The Complete Mario Design Is Revealed, Especially Since His Peach Isn’t Likely To Be As Prominently Featured In The Movie As The Poster Is.
There’s always the chance that Illumination and the Super Mario Bros. movie will make a joke about Mario’s butt. Perhaps the film will feature a slightly slimmer Mario, and Chris Pratt’s version will joke about losing some weight in the rear.
However, this may only exacerbate the controversy. If the debate over Mario’s missing ass in the Super Mario Bros. movie continues, it would be a relatively simple fix for the film to fill out Mario’s overalls with a larger butt.
Will Super Mario’s Controversies Hurt The Movie’s Chances For Success?
Despite the Mario Butt Controversy in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, the odds are still in favor of the film’s success and the launch of a Nintendo Cinematic Universe. Mario is not only Nintendo’s most iconic character but also one of the most recognizable and beloved video game characters in history.
Even if Mario is smaller than some might prefer, his starring in an animated film is a huge deal that will fill seats all over the world. After all, the Super Mario Bros. film is produced by Illumination, the studio responsible for the massive success of Despicable Me and Minions.
These “controversies” may only serve to increase interest in the film. Whether it’s Mario’s Butt, Chris Pratt’s Casting, or another future Super Mario Bros. Movie controversy, audiences are expected to flock to the 2023 film.
Chris Pratt’s Mario voice is watered down to an upsetting degree.
I guess technically we haven't heard Chris Pratt's normal voice in the Mario world pic.twitter.com/8Kbidb8xtc
“The Criticism Will Disappear When People See Chris Pratt’s Performance.” Perhaps not entirely – people love to express themselves, as they should,” producer Chris Meledandri told Deadline in June 2022. The Evaporation Process Has Clearly Not Begun.
Of course, a lot of the discussion about Chris Pratt’s Mario voice revolves around the fact that he essentially just used his own voice. We’d binge-watch all of Parks And Recreation to hear Chris Pratt’s regular voice.
We Expect a Corny, Exaggerated Italian Accent! Is that too much to ask? (Brb, hurling a spiny blue shell at Chris.)
“I’m not sure if this is the best defense, but as someone with Italian-American ancestry, I feel I can make that decision without fear of offending Italians or Italian-Americans.” … “I think we’re going to be fine,” said producer Chris Meledandri. Nonetheless, we find ourselves wishing Mario had more olive oil coursing through his veins.
“His butt is just a linear continuation of his back.”
Okay this is a bit uncharacteristic of me but was anybody else weirded out by how flat Mario's butt is!? dude jumps around all day and has some meat on his bones, but his butt is just a linear continuation of his back. give Mario the donk pic.twitter.com/yITYrk9063
It’s true; considering how much time Mario spends jumping on mushrooms, over barrels, and into warp pipes (depending on the game), his Glutes should be thicker! What’s the deal?
Unfortunately, we will have to accept Andy Dwyer’s Pancake-butt Mario. It’s not the moustached hero we desired, but it’s the best we could do.
Bella Kapulkin has been a journalist covering movies and other forms of media since 2019. She is well-known for her witty reviews of movies. She is a regular Freelancer Writer for 'Thetecheducation.com', where she writes about the latest movies, Web series, interactive media, and entertainment news.
