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title: 'Everything Great About The Super Mario Galaxy Movie!'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=eZMR-tkr1uw'
video_id: 'eZMR-tkr1uw'
date: 2026-08-23
duration_sec: 1055
channel: 'CinemaWins'
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# Everything Great About The Super Mario Galaxy Movie!

> Source: [Everything Great About The Super Mario Galaxy Movie!](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eZMR-tkr1uw)

## Summary

This video is a detailed, scene-by-scene breakdown of the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, focusing on the film's many Easter eggs, references, and character moments. The creator analyzes the animation, voice acting, and how the movie pays homage to various Mario games, while also offering a critical take on its narrative structure.

### Key Points

- **Opening Banter and Honesty** [00:07] — The video opens with a playful exchange about honesty and crafting realities, setting a casual, conversational tone for the review.
- **Kids and Their Props** [00:19] — The creator jokes about kids acting cute but having props like ties and barrels to prove their interests, referencing the film's playful depiction of childhood.
- **Bowser Jr.'s Voice** [00:47] — The creator praises Benny Safdie's voice performance as Bowser Jr., noting it's pitch-perfect and adds to the character's menace and charm.
- **Film Shots and References** [01:12] — Highlights specific cinematic shots, like Luigi reflected in Mario's goggles and a low-angle shot in a dust-frenetic chase, and references to Mario Odyssey's Toasterina.
- **Character Growth** [01:39] — Notes how the characters have come a long way since the first movie, with Mario no longer being the 'scared guy' and showing more confidence.
- **Yoshi's Coolness** [02:10] — The creator declares Yoshi the coolest character in the movie, citing his nonchalant attitude, stealing pizza, and turning enemies into eggs.
- **Anxiety and Autoscrolling** [03:01] — Discusses how the movie's constant motion and autoscrolling sequences can induce anxiety, a universal feeling even for the creator's family.
- **Texture and Detail** [03:34] — Appreciates the detailed texture on leather gloves and other visual elements, showing the film's high production value.
- **Peach's Encouragement** [04:12] — Comments on Peach's supportive note to Mario, seeing it as a positive moment of encouragement, even if expectations should be tempered.
- **Giant Land and Nostalgia** [04:38] — References Super Mario Bros. 3's Giant Land and the Super Massive Galaxy level, noting how the movie picks locations that resonate with long-time fans.
- **Bowser's Size and Voice** [05:24] — Observes that despite Bowser's size, his voice and animation make it clear he's still small, and praises the voice acting.
- **Bowser Jr.'s Combat Skills** [06:06] — Highlights Bowser Jr.'s ability to throw down in a fight, not just piloting a mech, adding depth to his character.
- **Glitch Level Reference** [06:37] — Notes the nod to the classic glitch level in Super Mario Bros. 1-2, where players had to go through a wall, and the N64 logo appearing in the bad guys.
- **Super Mario Bros. 2 Homage** [07:07] — Points out the homage to Super Mario Bros. 2's vegetable-throwing mechanics and the appearance of enemies like the crab guy and mouse.
- **Queen Bee and Voice Acting** [07:39] — Appreciates the choice to have a queen bee voice the queen bee character, adding authenticity to the role.
- **Bowser as a Dad** [08:29] — Discusses the joke that Bowser was an absent father, but notes he was still more involved than many 'boomer dads', a humorous take on the character.
- **Planet Bowser and Star Wars Comparison** [08:55] — Compares the film's plot to Star Wars, with Bowser building a planet-sized weapon, and jokes it's 'better Star Wars than Star Wars'.
- **Nintendo Hardware References** [09:27] — Points out the Switch and SNES references in the ship design, and the joy of seeing classic Nintendo hardware in the movie.
- **Glenn Powell's Voice** [10:06] — Notes Glenn Powell's voice performance, comparing his vocal fry to Steven Coar's, and suggesting they are 'voice twins'.
- **Dinosaur Size and Teamwork** [11:15] — Comments on the massive Stegosaurus and the theme of teamwork, with a nod to the Donkey Kong reenactment.
- **Stardust and Dry Bones** [12:13] — References the 'stardust' line and the recurring motif of Dry Bones, which the creator had been hinting at throughout the movie.
- **Star Fox and Barrel Roll** [12:41] — Highlights the Star Fox logo and the 'barrel roll' reference, a classic gaming meme, and appreciates the character moments.
- **Bowser OS and Mario Maker** [13:10] — Loves the Bowser OS and the custom layout as if Bowser Jr. is using Mario Maker, and the 3D recreation of World 1-4.
- **Bowser's Anger and Fireballs** [13:53] — Notes Bowser's anger manifesting as fireballs instead of his long fire blast, and the T2 nod in the scene.
- **Peach's Ascent and Camera Work** [14:20] — Appreciates the camera work during Peach's ascent and the humanizing of the plumber, who takes on two baddies at once.
- **Power-ups and Koopa Siblings** [14:40] — Comments on the randomness of power-ups and the return of the Koopa siblings (Larry, Morton, Wendy, etc.), and the Mr. Game and Watch cameo.
- **Bowser's Statues and Puppet Show** [15:14] — Notes the statues of Bowser that Junior added himself onto, and the puppet show involving Bowser's near demise, a solid usage of NES cartridges.
- **Blue Luma and Employment** [15:43] — Jokes about the Blue Luma finding 'gainful employment', a lighthearted reference to the character's appearance.
- **Overall Critique** [15:58] — The creator feels the movie is less a well-thought-out story and more a combination of set pieces, but still a competent and fun adventure that sets up future installments.
- **Nebula Promotion** [16:11] — Promotes Nebula, a streaming service co-founded by the creator, offering ad-free versions of videos and exclusive content, with a special deal for viewers.

### Conclusion

The video concludes that the Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a fun, well-crafted adventure filled with references and character moments, even if its narrative feels more like a collection of set pieces than a cohesive story. The creator recommends it for animation fans and sets up expectations for future installments.

## Transcript

>> No. >> Accurate. I mean, except the honesty at about realities you crafted with your bare hands. >> Okay. >> I hooked on the brothers.
They'll act all cute or say something cute in a cute voice with cute broken the reality is actually that your PS5 asked to be moved under his bed. But kids know what they like, and they often have props to prove it, like ties and
barrels. Love how calm Roselina is in the face of a giant mech. But then we Launcher things as a weapon. First, I thought she cut off his feet, but I the air. >> From the ashes of his father's defeat.
>> Love the intense baddy reveal followed up with Benny Safy's voice. I mean, dude is also Egamemnon, but Bowser Jr's voice is pitch perfect. >> Leave my mother alone. >> Courage and bravery. This is a super fun
reintroduction to the brothers either way. But we also get a bunch of fun film shots. Luigi reflected in Mario's goggles, this low angle shot in the dust frenetic chase moving laterally as they do jumps and kick up dirt at the camera.
is technically Toasterina from Mario Odyssey, but everyone remembers Desert >> HEY, HUH? That jump you hit back there. build each other up. Would love to know what that's like someday. I'm kidding.
elaborate plans to psychologically and physically torture me. And they've come a long way since the first movie. Not even a flinch at the bats. Sick firefl animation with a camera spinning around them.
recognize with just a few notes. >> You're not the scared guy anymore. >> Knowing myself. Also love that they chose these little underground shell guys. Buzzy beetles, I guess, for him to unleash on since he'll be totally fine.
more reliable in terms of determining who is trustworthy or a good person. people, and you can't be that cute without a keen eye for baddies.
again. Just about lost it. Dropping hypnotized from the notorious B.I. like it's nothing. Making Yoshi the coolest character in this movie by far. the stealing Spike's pizza like a G, turning the dog menace Francis into an egg.
music video. Obviously, keeping Biggie, but replace that other guy with Yoshi. That punch out training montage music is the only thing that could have competed right choice. How did you get in a warp pipe?
>> And that's a real bummer for them cuz it's an epic tale. >> He doesn't. And you should count yourself lucky that he doesn't.
of anxiety. Dang it. It's cuz it never stopped moving. That's why the And that's universal. I found out recently Marco loves to watch me play Silk Song, but literally leaves the room for the rising lava autoscrolling
for the rising lava autoscrolling sequences. Fair, Margie. Fair. hear a game sound effect, my brain glitches out in the best way possible. I the sounds for a movie and end up ruining them.
expect in this movie. The detail and texture just on the leather gloves is didn't mention the Excite Fight calendar in the first movie. Although, for Game Genie. I can only assume Ari was
pixel piñata anywhere. That's exactly what Jack Black looked like in the OG what Jack Black looked like in the OG game.
Competto. >> I disagree, Mario. Even though my >> Well, that he ignores the plushy. >> Let's go. We can discuss more in the >> Good night, princess. >> Good guy. Mario leaves as well. I'm
leaving the kingdom in your hands. Sincerely, Peach. sign. like Lou. I mean, he should also temper his expectations, but nothing wrong with
a little encouragement. Yoshi's little runfly, float, and everyone else's game games, I can admit that I never got very far in the most recent Mario games. Jude remake, made even less progress in Galaxy. My kids like Mario Kart more.
3D or modern version of Giant Land, apparently called Super Massive Galaxy. Super Mario Bros. 3 had a level just like this, which is obviously a credit also picking fun locations that the whole family will recognize even if the
last Mario game they played was made in 1988. said I was 28 in the last video, and too many people believed it and then started
accomplishments. So, while I'll keep the how old is he really joke going until I this channel. Anyway, I love the this channel. Anyway, I love the underwater music.
take him out exactly how you need to in the game. still very clear that Bowser is tiny. The voice helps and super awesome of
castle. I know some people aren't as impressed with Wonders and animation, spaceship, zoom in through the window, and chase them along during their obviously not possible in live action. Okay, now I see why Benny Safty is the
voice because this dude looks horrifying. the fight while showing us that Bowser Jr. isn't just the big mech guy he can
throw down. I mean, BJ is also the mech guy, stole earlier by stealing again. It's an intense scene anyway in another the dirt and dust collecting on the camera lens.
Roselina, Peach, and Daisy. Well, an ice backpack for your fish is just genius. I want them to be Corox because reasons. So, this is a nod to that never-ending Bros., but to get to that glitch level, you had to go through a wall in the
you had to go through a wall in the underground level 1-2. He comes from so far away to laugh in Toad's face. Wait, why is the N64 logo Toad's face. Wait, why is the N64 logo in the bad guys?
shifts the power. Even knowing how much bigger Bowser is, it's always startling head. Dang, all the goons from Super Mario Bros. 2. This crab guy, the mouse names. The insert of her popping the loop like a samurai breaking a seal on
loop like a samurai breaking a seal on his katana. respect. She's lethal with the pokey part. The moment I saw the different would turn into this neode. Y'all got neode. That's a thing, right? It's a
like you have to in Super Mario Bros. 2 with the radish. That game was all about with the radish. That game was all about picking up and throwing vegetables. Huh. Just going to ding that and move on.
>> Huh. Lots of size differences in this one. Anyway, Isa rocks. I'm just really queen bee to voice the queen bee. >> You're not as horrible as I thought. >> Compliments. >> This miserable bug will give you
>> No matter what he's doing, even flying, his eyes are still miserable. I'm still healing. >> Remembering who I was before her. First he mines, then he crunes. >> A lie.
You got so big. trying to figure out what this melody line is because I think it's something really simple, but my brain is just currently broken and I did not succeed.
but some cost fallacy has me putting it back in. So, it's another segment I like that song? It might literally just be part of Bowser Jr.'s motif slowed down into the swelling grandiose piece. But at first I thought it was part of
Mario 64. I I don't know. Save me in the comments. Anyway, it's so sweet and it than I already do. >> Once in a while you'd have a night off and you tuck me in and tell me our favorite bedtime story. Those were the
>> The entire joke is that Bowser was an absent father, but dang, he was a more involved dad than 90% of boomer dads. It's the take here. Fair enough. >> They built the biggest cannon ever. It could destroy the universe.
Star, but then through capture by the good guys was reformed. And now his son rule the universe together. Better Star Wars than Star Wars. Wars than Star Wars. >> Behold planet Bowser. They built an evil
coaster evil, but I don't think I'd go on one. Love all his goon stuffies and on one. Love all his goon stuffies and swamp sheets. >> Oh, Rob, you're killing me. >> Where is the flight deck? right over.
you could buy when I was a kid. I love how stoked they are because they don't more stoked for them because they don't know that they're on a flight deck in Samus' ship. Also, I'm sure you noticed the guy in the cloud who throws those
spiky guys at you. But this ship he's directing is a Switch. Joystick on that side, D-pad on that side, start and select buttons. Also, is that an SNES movie feels like it was designed by aliens who don't understand what things
actually are. Pikman's. Okay, I'll forgive the lack of Cororox. Why are >> AH, FOX MLOUD. >> Glenn Powell is an excellent cast since can't be the only one who hears his voice and immediately pictures Steven
Coar. They have the same natural vocal fry. I seriously I wanted to confirm it. together. They're like voice twins. That's something. They should do something with that. fighting with my buds and do an extremely dangerous
barrel pose. >> Heck yeah, we always listen to Pepe. I'm to see this turned into an entire TV series. I'd eat it up. I also like the to the Mario universe, everything being bubbly and three-dimensional instead of
bewildering. >> That was the coolest dude I've ever >> Now we just need to find her. >> He is right over. He got me real good
>> He is right over. He got me real good with the third one. bros for life if that's how you meet each other. Duck hunt guns. And I'm just boomerangs cuz that's what I want them to be. The babies are having the time of
to be. The babies are having the time of their lives. Stupid babies. doing incredibly dangerous things inadvertently. sequence.
never that worried. Even Margot was laughing. >> Excitement, which has its consequences. Just have to point out that this is the biggest Stegosaurus I've ever seen. The Rex fits on one vertebrae.
>> Princesses, don't get frustrated. >> All right. Well, then can I be not teamwork. Genuinely though, a true friend is one who will allow you to be the moment and even join in with you. So, they're just reenacting the Donkey
that it only took a few days for them to devolve into Lord of the Flies/fight >> Their mustaches were ridiculous, but they weren't bad guys. >> When your armor's down, they'll stab you in the back. It's what you told me when
school. >> I am a good dad. This story thread is a Bowser's good guy turn, but seeing him conflicted like this makes sense. He wasn't lying, but it's his boy. And to be fair, if my kid made a planet and
anyway. >> The two sisters were made of stardust. >> So, they're just like humans. We're all made of stardust. See, I was right to be been hinting at the importance of dry bones this entire movie. They keep
coming up. It's a little sad, but also a tad satisfying to see Bowser finally things just FEEL RIGHT. >> YOUR KING HAS RETURNED. >> HA! Star Fox has the same logo from his monitor on his vest. Drive style. Also,
just noticing his shield meter. >> Barrel roll. >> Barrel roll. >> You ain't no peppy, but fair. everyone showing off their awesomeness. But my favorite is Luigi clutching the
But my favorite is Luigi clutching the rock. >> Yoshi agrees before hearing that Lou is confused. I love the Bowser OS. It's so coming, and I feel like I definitely
going to be Castle Lava Fortresses, but when we cut to BJ's sidescroller view, movie worth it for me regardless of anything else. I know it's a custom layout as if BJ is using Mario Maker, but getting to see something similar to
World 1-4 in 3D like this is really a dream come true in an absolutely epic to move out to a flat angle and then crossfade to the 2D.
have been a way more fun movie with Mario physics. BJ coded victory music into his own monitor.
shooting fireballs instead of his long fire blast cuz he's so angry. And it's cut the chains. Bowser's gone out of his way to make it clear that he's no longer more to Bowser at this point. Honestly, better off for BJ to not have seen it in
loved the T2 nod. >> I am the skull king and I'm his son. Badass bad guys, Dry Bowser, and Junior even has the Bowser's Fury suit on.
camera sticks to the outer ring as Peach plans her ascent and then moves with her back and forth. And I always appreciate the way they humanize and ground the plumber. He ain't taking on two baddies at once and coming out unscathed.
power-ups feel way more random this time. Still, Luigi manages to really capitalize on the cloud power. Been waiting for Junior to do that. Hated it the Koopa siblings back then. You know, Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemie,
and Ledwig. Helpfulness. Mr. Game and Watch. What? Helpfulness. Mr. Game and Watch. What? He's not even OP. Get good epic battle, just a little too much hubris.
like they were existing statues of Bowser that Junior just added himself onto Sister Power. Breaking the glass ball thingy hugging. >> Where's your castle? >> Ah, well, the castle. Yeah, the castle.
Uh, it died. >> Nothing a little Mario Maker can't fix. A even Bowser is in on the puppet show, even of his own near demise. Solid usage like NES cartridges on their edge. like the approaching drum beat of death.
>> Glad to see the Blue Luma found gainful employment. employment. >> Thank you very much, Earis. the first one, and the caveat to that is that if this had been the first one, I
It felt less like one well-thoughtout story and more like a combination of feels like a harsh criticism when it's a totally competent movie. It's fun to make him a more realized character, even if I wish they had gone a little
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