Editing Special Movie

The '''Special Movie''' ({{ja|映像特典|Eizō Tokuten}} ''Special Video'') is a nearly-fourteen minute long bonus video included in the [[NTSC]] versions of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', found in the [[Archives]] sub-menu of the [[Data]] menu. The clip itself features the [[starter character]]s and their abilities, as well as various single-player modes (both [[Classic Mode]] and [[Adventure Mode]]), [[item]]s, [[stage]]s, and [[trophies]]. The movie is not available in the [[PAL]] version of ''Melee''.

Several [[Unused content (SSBM)|beta elements]] can be seen in this clip, such as {{SSBM|Peach}} having some different voice clips, and [[Temple]] having unused platforms.

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! Title card !! Segment !! Duration !! Description !! Music

| — || Introduction || 0:00 - 0:20 || The Special Movie opens up by fading into a few different matches from black. This section does not have background music, and instead, several different sound effects play during this sequence, initially one at a time, but they start getting more hectic and layered as the segment continues. These sound effects do not match the matches being displayed, though some of them do sync with the action. Some of them are actually from original games and don't  appear in ''Melee'', such as the 1-UP sound from the ''Kirby'' universe and the level up sound from ''EarthBound''. After the final segment, the Movie then cuts to the [[title screen]]. || —

| [[File:SpecialMovieMarioSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Mario}} || 0:21 - 1:06 || The movie first opens up with Mario, detailing his [[taunt]], [[special move]]s, [[ground attack]]s, and more. Mario notably demonstrates his [[Super Jump Punch]] in a fashion similar to a [[Luigi Ladder]]. Mario also throws a [[Green Shell]] into a bunch of [[Goomba]]s and knocking off Bowser at the end. This is a reference to the {{uv|Mario}} universe, as [[Koopa]] shells are frequently used as weapons for Mario. Also in reference to the Mario series, Mario is seen jumping and breaking a [[? Block]] to release a [[Super Mushroom]] a la ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' || rowspan=2|{{SSBMMusicLink|Princess Peach's Castle}}

| [[File:SpecialMoviePeachSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Peach}} || 1:06 - 1:41 || Peach's section opens by detailing her [[idle pose]]s. The movie then goes over her special and ground attacks, notably being used mostly on Mario. There's a scene where Mario interrupts Bowser's grab on Peach, in reference to Mario's duty to save the princess in the ''Mario'' universe. Peach is also seen using her [[float]] ability at several points of the section.

| [[File:SpecialMovieDonkeyKongSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} || 1:42 - 2:23 || Donkey Kong's section begins by showcasing some of his special moves, as well as some of his [[smash attack]]s and more comical animations. It then details more of his moves, primarily his unique forward throw, even showing how it can be used to make a sacrificial KO. DK's use of a [[Barrel]] and Sheik's use of a [[Food|banana]] on the end of her [[Chain]] as bait for (presumably) attacking him are references to the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} universe, particularly ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country}}''. || {{SSBMMusicLink|Kongo Jungle}}

| [[File:SpecialMovieYoshiSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Yoshi}} || 2:23 - 3:03 || Yoshi's segment starts with Yoshi hopping out of his unique shield, the [[shield#Yoshi's shield|Yoshi egg]]. He then begins to show his [[Egg Roll]] move before showcasing some of his other moves, including his [[Yoshi Bomb]] and [[Egg Lay]]. It also shows his [[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Yoshi|alternate colors]], possibly referencing the multitude of differently-colored Yoshis seen within {{uv|Yoshi}} universe. || {{SSBMMusicLink|Yoshi's Island}}

| — || [[Trophy]] Display || 3:04 - 4:23

| The Trophy Display section highlights some of the game's collectable [[trophies]]. They are posed in different positions and move in various patterns (often corresponding with their pose) before they are returned to the default spot to briefly display their description. The displayed trophies are (in order):

| [[File:SpecialMovieLinkSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Link}} || 4:24 - 5:03 || Link's section opens with Link running on [[Temple]] before performing his signature [[Spin Attack]]. It then shows his other special moves, including his [[Boomerang]] and his [[Bombs]]. Later, it details the use of his [[Hookshot]], and its [[wall grapple|wall-clinging]] abilities before showing him performing some of his various other attacks, notably against {{SSBM|Sheik}}. || rowspan=2|{{SSBMMusicLink|Great Bay}}

| [[File:SpecialMovieZeldaSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Zelda}} || 5:03 - 5:38 || Zelda's section begins by showing off her special attacks, her forward and up smashes, up aerial, and forward tilt. She is also seen carrying an [[Octorok]] on the [[Adventure Mode]] stage, "[[Underground Maze]]". She then transforms into {{SSBM|Sheik}} who shows off her [[Chain]], [[Needle Storm]], and [[tilt]] attacks, as well as her forward smash. She ends the section by taunting and using [[Vanish]]. Sheik notably is the only character who does not have a title card in the Special Movie.

| [[File:SpecialMovieCaptainFalconSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} || 5:38 - 6:23 || Captain Falcon's segment begins by showing off his impressive [[running speed]]. He then uses some of his special, tilt, and smash attacks, most notably destroying one of the [[F-Zero Racers]] with [[Falcon Punch]]. Falcon also demonstrates his ability to use multiple shots of the [[Star Rod]] with one smash attack. || rowspan=2|{{SSBMMusicLink|Mute City}}

| [[File:SpecialMovieBowserSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Bowser}} || 6:23 - 7:15 || Bowser's section goes over his specials, tilts, and forward throw, putting extra emphasis on his [[Fire Breath]]. Unlike the other characters' sections, Bowser's goes over many of his miscellaneous animations, such as his walk, dash, crouch, idle, and teeter animations. There are also a few notable scenes. In one scene, Kirby is seen standing next to Bowser with his Bowser hat. In another, a giant Bowser drops down in front of Mario, who runs away. Finally, there is a scene where Bowser gets a [[Mr. Saturn]]. He short-hops (as if in joy) a few times, until Peach throws a [[Vegetable]] at him, making him drop the Mr. Saturn.

| — || Single-Player Modes || 7:16 - 8:08 || The scene begins with a warning icon flashing on the screen, with Mario in his blue outfit standing on [[Brinstar]]. It then shows the first stage of [[Adventure]], [[Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. The movie then shows clips of various characters, including Ness breaking targets in [[Target Test]], Fox and Bowser running through Mushroom Kingdom, Samus fighting two Octoroks in the [[Underground Maze]], and Sheik climbing the [[Brinstar Escape Shaft]]. The movie then displays various matchups in {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}. These matchups are Fox versus Captain Falcon, Bowser versus Pikachu, and Peach versus Yoshi. The movie then shows various other clips of Adventure and Target Smash, along with glance overs of [[Green Greens]] and [[Big Blue]]. || {{SSBMMusicLink|Menu}}

| [[File:SpecialMovieFoxSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Fox}} || 8:09 - 8:50 || Fox's segment includes all of his specials, especially [[Blaster (Fox)|Blaster]] and the throws that incorporate it. Fox is also seen wielding both the [[Super Scope]] and [[Ray Gun]] in coordination with his Blaster. There is also a scene where Fox uses [[Reflector (Fox)|Reflector]] to reflect Ness's thrown Mr. Saturn multiple times, as well as a scene where Fox reflects 2 [[Charizard]]s' [[Flamethrower]] attacks. Fox exits the scene via [[Fire Fox]]. || rowspan=2|{{SSBMMusicLink|Corneria}}

| [[File:SpecialMovieSamusSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Samus}} || 8:51 - 9:27 || Samus's segment goes over a variety of her attacks, most notably drawing emphasis to her [[Bomb (Samus)|Bomb]]s. Her [[wall jump]] and [[Grapple Beam]] are shown off alongside a slew of other attacks, such as [[Screw Attack]], [[Missile]], and various smash, tilt, and aerial attacks.

| [[File:SpecialMoviePikachuSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Pikachu}} || 9:27 - 10:09 || The Special Movie starts Pikachu's section off by showing its [[Thunder Jolt]]. It then proceeds to show off its various attacks, such as its pummel, forward and down smash, forward aerial, forward throw, jab, and its other 3 specials. Pikachu's running speed is shown on the Adventure Mode stage "[[F-Zero Grand Prix]]" as well as in a few other scenes. There is a scene where Pikachu is caught in [[Weezing]]'s Smokescreen. Pikachu is also seen posing next to a dormant [[Wobbuffet]], which could be a reference to {{s|bulbapedia|Jessie}}'s Wobbuffet from the anime. || rowspan=3|{{SSBMMusicLink|Poké Floats}}

| [[File:SpecialMovieIceClimbersSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} || 10:09 - 10:57 || The Ice Climbers' segment goes over their tilts, smashes, and specials as well as a couple of aerials. A variety of specials scenes depicting the Climbers working together are shown off: in one scene, Popo and Nana end up on either side of Donkey Kong, using their jabs to knock him back and forth. In another, Popo has Samus in a grab, and as Popo throws forward, Nana strikes with a forward aerial. Also, the panning view scene of [[Icicle Mountain]] is actually reused footage for the intro card of the stage in Adventure Mode.

| — || [[Poké Ball|Pokémon]] || 11:00 - 11:21

| The Pokémon section of the video features some of the assist Pokémon that can be summoned via [[Poké Ball]]s, as well as their function. These include (in order of appearance):

| — || [[Items]] || 11:21 - 12:16

| The Items segment of the movie highlights some of the [[items]] that can be used in the game, as well as a few [[enemies]]. These are (in order of appearance):

*[[Crate]]

*[[Party Ball]]s

*{{b|Screw Attack|item}}

*[[Beam Sword]]

*[[Super Scope]]

*{{b|Hammer|item}}

*[[Hammer (item)#Headless Hammers|Hammer Head]]

| [[File:SpecialMovieNessSSBM.jpg|150px]] || {{SSBM|Ness}} || 12:57 - 13:31 || Ness's segment starts off with him using [[PSI Magnet]] to [[absorb]] a variety of attacks: Bowser's [[Fire Breath]], Fox's [[Blaster]], [[Charizard]]'s [[Flamethrower]], and (albeit off-screen) Mario's [[Fireball]]. Ness's other specials are shown, as well as his Yo-yo, including a zoomed in shot of it. There is a scene where Ness air dodges a taxi in [[Onett]], and the camera rotates to show his near-miss. Finally, Ness ends his segment by leading away a group of [[Mr. Saturn]]s.

==Video==

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*Bowser, Samus, Ice Climbers, and Ness are the only four characters whose sections in the Special Movie do not play songs (and/or [[Credits]] themes) from their respective [[universe]]s; instead continuing playing the songs from the previously shown section. Bowser appears after Captain Falcon (continuing Captain Falcon's credits theme), Samus appears after Fox (continuing Fox's credits theme), Ice Climbers appear after Pikachu (continuing Pikachu's credits theme), and Ness appears after Kirby (continuing Kirby's credits theme).  

**Additionally, Mario and Peach are the only two characters that do not use their "[[Credits]] themes" in their sections; even though the song which they play in their sections is a song from the {{uv|Mario}} universe.  

*Pikachu is the only character whose section plays an unlockable song from an unlockable stage (Poké Floats). However, this song (Poke Floats) is also one of its credits themes.  

*[[Big Blue]], [[Fourside]], [[Poké Floats]], and {{SSBM|Battlefield}} are the only four [[unlockable stage]]s shown or referenced in the Special Movie.

*The Majora's Mask trophy's movement in the Trophy Display section is a reference to the intro in ''{{iw|zeldaWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}}''.

*At two points in the Special Movie, Peach can be heard saying "Yahoo!" and "All right!" in a completely different voice from the rest of the game. The voice in these clips seems to belong to Leslie Swan instead of Jen Taylor, as they sound similar to Peach's voice from the International version of ''Mario Kart 64''.

*The sections for both Donkey Kong and Samus feature a very early version of [[Brinstar Depths]], with completely different textures than what's seen in the final game.