The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario's brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.
匚卂尺ㄥ reviewedFebruary 12, 2025
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" was the best movie I've ever seen. I've been a Mario fan for ages, and I am really grateful to have gotten a movie based on it, which is not that 1993 failure. The movie stayed true to the games, while being a wonderful cinematic adventure of a lifetime. Nintendo and Illumination really nailed it with their film.
First of all, let's talk about the storyline. Despite its fast pacing, the story was fun to follow along. It's an origin story of the brothers and how they became heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom. The themes of the movie are friendship and loyalty, as the brothers are shown to be there for each other, no matter what situation they're in. The story stayed unique while paying tribute to the games, with Easter eggs and references here and there. It just pleases the heart of longtime Mario fans.
Next, let's talk about the character portrayals. Mario is a courageous plumber from Brooklyn who just landed in the Mushroom Kingdom. On the other hand, Luigi is Mario's timid fellow younger brother who got captured by Bowser and his army. It seems like instead of Princess Peach being the damsel in distress like in the games, Luigi is. And speaking of Princess Peach, she is shown to be a brave princess who defends her kingdom. That just makes me love my favorite Mario character more.
The voice actors did amazing as their own characters, surprisingly including Chris Pratt as Mario. Charlie Day's voice was perfect for Luigi; he really sounded like the character. Jack Black made Bowser sound menacing and villainous, while Keegan-Michael Key did a good job with his Toad voice. The voice actors must have been really happy with their chosen roles, and I am happy for them too.
The animation was outstanding. It was full of vibrant colors that feel like the videogame world, and the characters look realistic and cartoony at the same time. Illumination did a great job in animating the film.
Brian Tyler did a great job in composing the movie's score. Along with some Mario songs from the games, he also put some original melodies. I did quite appreciate the use of old-fashioned songs, they also kind of fit with the movie.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is fun to watch, and perfect for Mario fans old and new. I really enjoyed watching the movie in the theater; it was the best experience. If I could give the movie 6 out of 5 stars, I would. So it's a 6/5 for me.