_The Super Mario Bros. Movie_ is like Fruit Stripe Gum. It’s super colorful and eyecatching, but it seems to instantly lose its flavor and charm. The film is visually stunning and Jack Black is outstanding as Bowser. The big action sequences are like big budget versions of the Mario video games playthroughs with little welcome surprises thrown in. But the film is massively unfunny, the characters are extremely…
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear overalls.
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
Top Cast
Chris Pratt
Mario (voice)
Anya Taylor-Joy
Princess Peach (voice)
Charlie Day
Luigi (voice)
Jack Black
Bowser (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Toad (voice)
Seth Rogen
Donkey Kong (voice)
Fred Armisen
Cranky Kong (voice)
Sebastian Maniscalco
Spike (voice)
Charles Martinet
Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kamek (voice)
Khary Payton
Penguin King (voice)
Rino Romano
Uncle Tony (voice)
John DiMaggio
Uncle Arthur (voice)
Jessica DiCicco
Mario's Mom (voice)
Eric Bauza
Toad General (voice)
Juliet Jelenic
Lumalee (voice)
Reviews
I am not the demographic and to be honest this isn't really a film that I was ever going to like either. The story is beyond simple and the game-based animation - though expertly crafted - did absolutely nothing for me as ninety minutes rolled along devoid of characterisations, thrill or much sense of adventure. I got the feeling this was really an outing for "Mario", "Luigi" and "Peach" designed to satisfy the…
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-illuminations-super-mario-bros-movie-left-a-me-so-happy/ "The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivers everything I wanted. Packed with fantastic references that will warm the hearts of those who lived and still live with Nintendo and Mario up close. Along with energetic action, dazzling animation and world-building, and iconic music – Brian Tyler's…
This and Last of Us are two recent movies-from-games that have really impressed me. Saw this in a theatre in Brooklyn, really couldn't ask for a better place to do so.
FAQ about The Super Mario Bros. Movie
What is The Super Mario Bros. Movie about?
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
When was The Super Mario Bros. Movie released?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released in 2023.
What genres does The Super Mario Bros. Movie belong to?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is categorised as Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation.
Who stars in The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
The cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key.