New mario movie appeals to fans

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Laila Tolbert Guest Writer

Mario is a character that needs no introduction. From Mario Kart to Donkey Kong everyone is least familiar with the plumber with a mustache that wears a red hat and overalls. He’s often called the king of gaming for this reason. A new video game is no struggle for Mario, but the Italian plumber faces a new obstacle once more: the big screen.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (dir. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic) isn’t Mario’s first time in theaters. But many were nervous for this new take on Mario. Rightfully so with the movie being made by Illumination Studios, the same film studio that produced movies such as Despicable Me, The Lorax and The Minions. Then the news just seemed to get worse with the voice casting revealing Chris Pratt as Mario, Ana Taylor Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser and Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong. Many weren’t pleased