The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
- Released: 2022-12-21
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Kevin Michael Richardson, Sebastian Maniscalco, Charles Martinet, Khary Payton, Eric Bauza
- Director: Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
Comments
- bjadereed - 25 June 2024
Second hand embarrassment
This was nothing like the games. The movie was barely about the super mario bro. It was more about peach. The movie was all over the place. I myself had a really hard time paying attention to this one. It was just over the top stupid. I couldn't stand the feminist girl power vibe peach was giving off. Like girl friend get over yourself. For it to be the super mario Bros Luigi was in it for like 15 minutes. Bowser made me want to rip my hair out. There was so much second hand embarrassment I was getting from thus movie it was ridiculous. This is one I don't ever want to see again in my life. It was a total waste of time. - mjsharples - 6 June 2024
Take it for what it is. A kids movie.
This movie is a cheery and fun addition to the Super Mario franchise. Not sure why some have given it such low ratings. Its aimed at children and from the start to finish it is a bright and colorful adaption. My children loved it at the cinemas and have watched again since. Admittedly, once is enough as it does become annoying, however I can appreciate that I am not the target audience. Having played numerous Super Mario games in the past, I can honestly say they have stuck to the 'source' material and in parts added to it in a sensible manner. I do hope they make a sequel as I will be going back to watch it on the big screen. - rehams - 29 April 2024
Just great fun and wholesome
This is just a fun movie for children and adults alike.
Almost every kid who grew up in the last 40 years has had Mario play a part in their childhood, be that the original Super Mario Bros or any of the many and great successor games - and the Movie captures the wonder and fun of each of them with many nods to the video games.
More than that, this movie is just fun. It's fantastical obviously, but also remarkably well written with the characters of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Donkey Kong and not least Bowser playing the main roles.
Jack Black's take on Bowser as the maladjusted and violent teenage boy in love ends up in prison, while "little Mario" ends up showing his true character and winning the Princess (and half the Mushroom kingdom maybe).
It's a very wholesome story, but with enough edge that it isn't boring for adults or older kids.
An example of this is the Jungle Kingdom and Donkey Kong, which is hilariously bro-ish Donkey Kong and the introduction of the karts.
Peaches is a modern princess, which means a confident, capable princess (who don't need no Mario), but still ends up falling for our lovable plumber as he grows with the challenge and ends up becoming Super Mario.
I liked the scene of Mario having to complete the obstacle course and in true Super Mario tradition, well, it's not likely to be on your first try.
This "if at first you don't succeed, try and try again" theme is part of what made the original Mario games so great. They were not meant to be easy, but that only added to the sense of accomplishment.
In this way, throughout the film, Super Mario Bros. Movie manages to put in little wholesome teachings about friendship, perseverance, romance and the right and the wrong way to deal with insecurity.
All around an enjoyable movie. Highly recommend for everyone, but particularly those who have grown up with either of the Mario games.
