The 'Super Mario Galaxy' Movie Did Rosalina Dirty
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is outperforming its predecessor at the box office, generating significant revenue for Illumination and Nintendo despite mixed critical reviews.
- Critics and fans alike have expressed frustration over the film's treatment of Princess Rosalina, who is given minimal screen time and reduced to a plot device rather than a fully developed character.
- Unlike the original game where Rosalina has a meaningful presence and backstory, the movie sidelines her for most of its runtime, transferring her emotional narrative to Princess Peach instead.
- This portrayal contrasts sharply with the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, which depicted Peach as a strong, independent character with agency, highlighting a regression in character development for the sequel.
- Despite these criticisms, the film's commercial success and fan enthusiasm for its broader Mario and Nintendo references suggest that Rosalina's limited role may be overlooked, though future films may offer opportunities for her character development.
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