That's where the Shyguys first appeared, so at least one reference. It's an oddball for the American release as it was actually a modified Japanese game called "Doki Panic" I believe. Here's a video discussing the history of the game:
Mario Bros. Animated Movie Coming from Illumination
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Apparently casting directors loved Charles Martinet's ad-libbed audition using the stereotypical Italian accent, which he based on the prompt "Italian plumber from Brooklyn."
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Yep, I realize that. It's what makes it quite interesting because the setting of the game, and its game mechanics are quite different from the rest. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think any of the others have portable doors
I just wondered if maybe the movie will visit that world.
I would love to see the dream world again.Yep, I realize that. It's what makes it quite interesting because the setting of the game, and its game mechanics are quite different from the rest. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think any of the others have portable doors
Yeah, I could maybe see a dream sequence where he realizes what a strange world it is while telling himself not to panic.
It looks like a lot of fun. Charlie Day as Luigi is inspired casting.
I'm loving what I'm seeing. A fully immersive world filled with nostalgia for all generations. I don't even care about the plot. It looks like a lot of fun to experience.
I'm probably not going to see it just because it doesn't look like the sort of movie designed to appeal to 39 year olds, but as somebody who grew up in the 90s, I'm glad kids are finally getting a REAL Mario movie.
This 38 year old is very interested.
The voice is growing on me. A lot more Captain Lou (albeit younger/less raspy) than Martinet or any of the other game/cartoon voices over the years. And as StruggleNation noted, you do not want to be listening to any of those voices emoting for two hours.
So is this 40-year old.
I keep seeing people complain about the voices, particularly Mario, and I'm all
Other than the Ratchet & Clank movie, very few of these kind of movies use the exact same voices as the original games, so I'm not sure why it's an issue. I am a little surprised they didn't have Chris Pratt and Charlie Day do Italian accents, but it's a make or break thing for me. I've been pretty happy with what I've heard from the whole cast so far.
YouTube and Reddit culture has people complain about everything now. People can't even enjoy posters or press releases without getting irrationally angry.
Well, neither Martinet or Pratt are Italian Americans, so... I don't really understand the objection.
I want a dark and bleak Sponge fanfilm counterpoint to this. If you know, you know.
And a commercial, from within the continuity of the movie, that's a call back to the Super Show.
If you call the number you get a message from Luigi. (and yes it’s Charlie Day voicing him)
If you call the number you get a message from Luigi. (and yes it’s Charlie Day voicing him)
My 80's inner child just punched the air and whooped at the top of his lungs. 
