The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here, and my first impressions are 99% positive, despite a sense of unexpected deep sadness I feel for Bowser. Sympathising with Mario's archenemy wasn't on my bingo card, but the first 1:20 of the trailer reveals that Bowser might actually be one of us (a creative trying his hardest).
Despite his villainous character design, it's quite difficult to watch Bowser so excited, nervous, and proud to show off his painting devoted to Princess Peach, all while seeking validation from the Bros and getting absolutely crushed. Now, I don't care what anyone else says – his paintings WERE a masterpiece. Mario calling Bowser's painting 'trash' caused me to audibly gasp the first time I watched the trailer.
