The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

TheSuperStarSaga said:
This Martinet impressionist also shows Mario can still speak softly "what is this place?" and the voice doesn't always have to sound excited.
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The Mario impression is nice but holy shit. Please keep the Keegan Michael Key voice for Toad, at least it won't murder my ears.
 
I actually don't think I'll tolerate a movie-length picture of both Mario and Toad screaming after listening to that video.
 
I'm having trouble finding the Mcdonald's Peach leak.. it's being talked about everywhere but I can't find the video. :(

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TheSuperStarSaga said:
Toad was definitely screaming, I agree!

But before Toad loudly interrupted, Mario spoke "what is this place..." softly, showing that range for quieter and more somber moments can be done in the Mario voice.
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Like I don't know if it's the acting (I don't blame the fans, they're clearly trying their best there but) or if it is my mood but like hearing a combination of both voices (high pitched Italian and high pitched scratchy voice) talking and I'm just like...yeah no I prefer Keegan Michael Key Toad and a Mario not as close to his game voice for a movie length picture.
 
Lol imagine if they did go with the game voice for Toad

would be worse than THX
 
TheSuperStarSaga said:
This Martinet impressionist also shows Mario can still speak softly "what is this place?" and the voice doesn't always have to sound excited.
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These fans have recognisable talent, and their video makes for a fun what-if experiment, but I'd never seriously argue this direction fits in a movie. Especially when it comes to Toad. Fully agreeing with Ray Trace on this one.

There are two reasons I can think of for why fans want the original voice actors so badly: 1) inherent inability to accept change, and 2) they're not fond of celebrity casting. Neither of which are particularly sound reasons.

Though, I concede Mario's French voice actor lends a wonderful performance, one certainly better than Pratt's--not due to the inane, perceived obligation of having the character sound like "muh squeaky Charles Martinet tenor" as much as for the fact that it's hearty, in line with the film's up-beat atmosphere, while still sounding natural, like an uncle who's popular with his nephews and nieces.