I personally really dislike that the movie is making Luigi the damsel in distress. He should be accompanying Mario on his adventure, not waiting for his big brother to rescue him.

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Why did Nintendo sign off on a Mario movie where Peach is a strong independent ruler who doesn't get kidnapped and Luigi is the damsel in distress Mario has to rescue? I

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I love how Luigi yells Mario's name “Mariooo” : r/Mario

I don't like that Luigi is the damsel in distress in the Mario Movie, it's totally unlike his character.” Luigi in mainline Mario games and animations: : r/Mario

Why did Nintendo sign off on a Mario movie where Peach is a strong independent ruler who doesn't get kidnapped and Luigi is the damsel in distress Mario has to rescue? I

Mario vs DK GBA's Disciple on X: While I heavily agree with people that making Luigi the damsel in distress gives more personal stakes to Mario's journey than someone he just met

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I personally really dislike that the movie is making Luigi the damsel in distress. He should be accompanying Mario on his adventure, not waiting for his big brother to rescue him.

Super Mario movie directors say Luigi is the damsel in distress now

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