If you have recently watched or rewatched the new Super Mario Bros animated movie by Illumination Studios, you might have some conflicting feelings.
Some people are upset that the voice acting for Mario is by Chris Pratt instead of an Italian actor.
But, Jack Black’s voice acting as Bowser has been the highlight with fans since the trailer was released. And the biggest viral moment from the film was released has been his musical contribution to the film in Peaches.
Let’s dive into this character and see what makes it so likable and where that inspiration might have come from.
What do we know about Bowser in this movie treatment?
- He is the main bad guy
- He has minions around him with low intelligence who do not question his authority out of fear
- He wants to marry a princess
- He spends time alone daydreaming about being with the princess
- His minions disrupt his daydreams in an embarrassing way
There’s another comedy villian that fits this pattern.
And it’s none other than Dark Helmet – played by Rick Moranis – in Spaceballs.
Now you can’t unsee it.
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