The shared experience gave some perspective about how the film may be received when it hits theaters: with an odd mix of enthusiasm and skepticism. The production studio Illumination did a great job making the animation look and feel like the world we know from Nintendo's games. The trailer's reveal of ChrisPratt's voice as Mario happened.
The fan sitting next to me wailed, saying it sounded like ChrisPratt. The man is not doing a voice.
There were more murmurs and quiet discussions after the Nintendo Direct ended than excited cheers in the crowd. The surprise appearance on-stage of Black, who arrived in a fire-red and yellow outfit with his beard dyed orange, kicked the crowd into high gear. Black's performance in the film seems well suited to the Koopa King and he doesn't just sound like a celebrity.
Black talked about his approach to portraying the villain in a short Q&A on stage. He said that he is so angry with rage because he is sensitive and vulnerable. He is kind of like a heavy metal rockstar because of his heavy metal roots. A rock star that scares people.
Black said that fans might be surprised to learn that the Koopa King has a musical side. Black said he might take it to Broadway after the movie is out.
The Super Mario Bros. movie will be released in the U.S.
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