The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael JelenicA 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.
Where to Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Ratings & Reviews
- Lakari13h agoWould rate higher but you know Chris Pratt 🤢
- vangh1October 29, 2024The Super Mario Bros. Movie experience for me was the exact inverse of my experience with The Revenant. (I've got to get bonus points for being the only person on Earth to compare these two movies, yeah?) The Revenant is an excellent movie that I didn't really enjoy at all and have no urge to ever see again. The Super Mario Bros. Movie wasn't really a very good movie in terms of it's structure or storytelling, and the VO was a bit hit or miss, but I enjoyed it pretty much the whole way through nonetheless and wouldn't say no to a mindless rewatch down the line.
- DadJuly 17, 2025Great kids movie, just like being in the game
- TenjeiJuly 12, 2025Superb family movie full of laughs, heart, and incredible animation. Anyone familiar with the numerous years and iterations of Mario & Co. will enjoy the Easter eggs throughout. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen the movie now as my 3yr old has grown to love it and it’s still delightful if that tells you anything.
- Kevin WardJuly 3, 2025As a long time Mario fan, there is so much love for the games packed in here, that it’s hard not to smile throughout. The mushroom kingdom is really wonderfully realized and there were plenty of times I was wishing I could pause on the control pad to be able to take in everything on screen. In particular, I really loved the side scrolling moments. I never thought I would say this but the film has truly inspired casting (with one minor exception), but to be honest, even Pratt is completely fine. Jack Black, Charlie Day, Seth Rogen and Anya Taylor Joy however, are absolutely pitch perfect for their roles. On the downside, the story is lacking and feels like it’s aimed at a super young demographic. If you’re not a Mario fan, I don’t know that there will be enough here for you to engage with. Update: watched with my 8 y/o son. If it were just me, I’d probably drop this down to a 3. He really loved it, though. He says 4 and 3/4 stars. 😄 So for that reason, I’ll leave it at 3 1/2. It’s really not geared towards adults which really hurts it’s rewatch-ability. Note: I have missed the days of midnight openings, and though this was a weird movie to attend at a midnight screening, I just kind of wanted to experience that again.
- wf625June 30, 2025I like this movie but I think it’s overrated
- Manuel FrangisMarch 9, 2025I just watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie and I would give it 5 out of 5 stars. This one actually delivered. Going into it I was a little skeptical because let’s be real we all remember that disaster from 1993. But this? This is the Mario movie we should have gotten decades ago. The animation is top tier. Illumination completely nailed the look of the Mushroom Kingdom. Every single frame is packed with detail Easter eggs and nods to the games. Whether it is power ups classic level designs or even the way characters move it all feels like it was made by people who actually care about Mario. If you have played any Mario game you will constantly be pointing at the screen going hey I know that. Now let’s talk about the voice acting. Yeah I had doubts about Chris Pratt as Mario but honestly he did fine. They did not try to make him sound exactly like the game version but they gave enough of a nod to the original voice to make it work. Jack Black as Bowser though? Absolutely perfect. He stole every scene he was in. Charlie Day as Luigi was also a great fit and while I wish he had more screen time he completely nailed the role. The story is simple but exactly what it needed to be. Let’s be real this is Mario. Nobody is here for a deep emotional plot. They kept it fun fast paced and packed with action which is exactly the right move. And speaking of action the Mario Kart sequence was one of the best parts of the whole movie. They somehow made Rainbow Road feel just as chaotic as it does in the games and it was incredible to watch. The soundtrack was mostly great especially when they used classic Mario themes in orchestral form. That is where the music really shined. But I could have done without some of the random pop songs. Did we really need Take on Me in a Mario movie? The game remixes were where it really felt right and I wish there had been even more of that. If I had to nitpick I would say the pacing felt a little rushed at times. There were moments where they could have let things breathe just a little more. And Luigi kinda got sidelined. I wish they had given him more to do because Charlie Day was so good in the role. But those are small complaints because overall this is exactly what a Mario movie should be. It respects the source material in a way that so many video game movies do not. It does not try to be something it is not. It just embraces the fun colorful world of Mario and makes it work on the big screen. Nintendo did it right this time. Everything from the visuals to the action to the humor felt like it came straight out of the games while still working as a movie. It is packed with nostalgia without relying too much on it. It is just fun from start to finish. If you love Mario you are going to have a great time with this. It is the perfect mix of nostalgia and fun and I already cannot wait to watch it again.
- Schmitt HouseJune 27, 2025Love this movie!
- Corey JohnsonApril 20, 2025best 3d graphics I've ever seen
- gas station pump lighterJune 12, 2025i love it
- Kissy JacksonMay 27, 2025ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO GAMES MOVIES OF ALL TIME 5/5 MUST WATCH
- Dylan PriceMay 17, 2025I loved it, not the best technically, as you can see with the critic reviews 😐, but still fun and enjoyable. The people love it. 😁
- 匚卂尺ㄥFebruary 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.
- DdoughnutMay 11, 2025How funny would it have been if they just suddenly start playing golf to reference more of the games
- DaveApril 14, 2025Really fun movie that uses all of the various transformations of Mario and Luigi over their many years in gaming to create a cohesive and interesting story.
