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PietStokApr 5, 2023

From the graphical style, the characters (of course), the voices, the music/sounds, the plot, etc. to the easter eggs (which made me tear up)... EVERYTHING breathes Nintendo and it's amazing for real Nintendo & Mario fans. A MUST SEE!

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CTANApr 5, 2023

I personally highly recommend this film. I'm glad that this film doesn't follow the disastrous woke trend, but sticking on the original setting of game characters and game world. I watch it with my family, and we have lots of fun time.

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lasse_223May 9, 2023

It's okay but nothing special. The story was like a typical Super Mario story. Some jokes were cool.

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5

surroundedbymeMay 8, 2023

I really like MArio and Nintendo. As an 35 year old this movie was really boring. Sometimes it was kinda fun but absolutly NOTHINg makes sense. Its just a visualfeast and thats it. I was hoping it do be much more than that. Its really justI really like MArio and Nintendo. As an 35 year old this movie was really boring. Sometimes it was kinda fun but absolutly NOTHINg makes sense. Its just a visualfeast and thats it. I was hoping it do be much more than that. Its really just meh..... wait to pirate,download or get it cheap. really wanted to like it as a lifelong Nintendo fan, but the movie felt hollow and lifeless. The highlights were hearing Koji Kondo's themes, though they lasted mere seconds and were trodden down by Brian Tyler's uninspired trailer music and random forced pop music.

The story and characters seemed to be written by people who didn't play the games and were hoping throwing fanservice in would make a lot of easy money. They weren't wrong, but I hope that the next film gets better writers and more fitting English voice actors like Jack Black was for Bowser… Expand

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DrommajinApr 18, 2023

Great movie for kids, very family friendly. I still find Sonic movies better for various reasons but this Mario movies does justice for the franchise and is a great introduction for the next Nintendo movies. The main thing that bothered meGreat movie for kids, very family friendly. I still find Sonic movies better for various reasons but this Mario movies does justice for the franchise and is a great introduction for the next Nintendo movies. The main thing that bothered me was about cramping too much stuff into a fairly short movie. It's too much lore to put into a single movie. Other than that, I had fun and my nephew (8 yo) and niece (5 yo) had a blast. I can't recommend it more if you have kids.… Expand

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5

RightingWrongsMay 2, 2023

I have to be honest, this movie would have been far better if the voice actors had been better. Donkey Kong was just Seth Rogan, Mario was just Chris Pratt with a slight accent/voice.
They just sounded like the celebrities rather than theI have to be honest, this movie would have been far better if the voice actors had been better. Donkey Kong was just Seth Rogan, Mario was just Chris Pratt with a slight accent/voice.
They just sounded like the celebrities rather than the characters I know and that removed me from the experience.

I also felt like they could've done so much more with the source material, so many missed opportunities for references and ways to blend story and game together.

I feel like a load of executives influenced the film and it wouldn't surprise me if those executives were more on the Illumination side of things, rather than the Nintendo side.

It wasn't entirely unpleasant, it got some laughs and I enjoyed a fair amount of the film. But it just could have been so much better.

If I was an 8 year old kid, the film was a riot and great, 9 or 10.
As an older fan of the games, could've been better.… Expand

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4

jbrimleyApr 30, 2023

Nintendo played it safe here. Mario punches blocks, DK throws barrels, and Luigi exists as a plot device.

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4

Htaed1239May 16, 2023

I'm truly conflicted. (watched on Amazon Prime)

Cinematography: Visuals are literal eye candy, although there is a lack of diversity that causes it to become paradoxically bland 1/4th into the film. The palette is shockingly narrow. SomeI'm truly conflicted. (watched on Amazon Prime)

Cinematography: Visuals are literal eye candy, although there is a lack of diversity that causes it to become paradoxically bland 1/4th into the film. The palette is shockingly narrow. Some scenes have a lot of detail, but they don't remain on screen for too long. The "magic world" doesn't have as much texture detail as the "real world". Some visuals are 100/100 - but the whole package due to lack of diversity gets a 60/100 - by the end of the movie the visuals are tired - don't want to watch another movie like this ever again tragically.

Story: There is no real story, characters are one dimensional - especially peach - the plot is so mind numbingly basic and crammed together. I think what bothers me the most is that it isn't how I imagined these characters at all or the story of the games. The movie doesn't take itself seriously.

Casting: I think the most disappointing thing was that Jack Black and Seth Rogan broke immersion by inserting tenacious D and pineapple express moments - not once but continuously. Donkey Kong has an obnoxious Seth Rogan stoner laugh, Bowser is Jack Black with an attitude. Again the movie doesn't take itself seriously.

Overall: Very short movie, crammed together, vapid, visually stunning at first but by the end nauseating and bland; leaves an odd dissatisfaction/void at the end that is even commented on by the movie itself. Only some cool visuals every few minutes and homages to the games hold this together, but otherwise is a complete rainbow mess that doesn't take itself seriously. I was holding out hope until the ending; would've given it an 8 out of 10 - but the way it ended - 4 out of 10.

"Dissatisfying".… Expand

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snesMay 16, 2023

Yikes this movie is overrated by the fans. Cheesy pop tunes pull you out of the movie, which are especially strange considering the insane catalogue of music they have and the inhouse music talent of Nintendo that must have been at theirYikes this movie is overrated by the fans. Cheesy pop tunes pull you out of the movie, which are especially strange considering the insane catalogue of music they have and the inhouse music talent of Nintendo that must have been at their disposal. Then there's the bone dry plot, it's blander than plain cottage cheese and dry chicken breast, basically the only exciting part is Jack Black's Bowser. THEN there's the mediocre voice acting, they seriously went with Chris Pratt solely because he is a big name, they should have gotten a more mario-esque voice. Probably could have just let Jack Black do the voice and it would have sounded better honestly.

You know if this is one of your first rodeo's with animated movies I can see why it could be a 10 or a 9. However after 30 years of enjoying animated movies, I've just seen this movie a dozen times. Which doesn't make it inherently bad, it's just lazy IMO. This movie is a fun colorful way to spend an hour and a half, but that's about it. If this movie did not have the Mario name behind it people would be ignoring it completely.

TL;DR Fun movie but way too generic, terrible pop music, and the only great voice actor is Jack Black.… Expand

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4

AndrewNytroApr 18, 2023

PROS:
-The look of this movie is beautiful - especially the Mushroom Kingdom environment - and the characters are just as great looking as they are entertaining to watch.
-Jack Black is perfectly cast in the role of Bowser. -The story, simplePROS:
-The look of this movie is beautiful - especially the Mushroom Kingdom environment - and the characters are just as great looking as they are entertaining to watch.
-Jack Black is perfectly cast in the role of Bowser.
-The story, simple as it is, is a breath of fresh air from more recent releases that seemed to rely on being incredibly convoluted at times.
-The action was incredibly fun to sit through, enhanced by the stunning visuals of course.
-The music was great to listen to throughout the whole thing; the combination of original music and Koji Kondo's themes from the video games were brought together beautifully in this film. Heck, even some of the songs they used worked well.

CONS:
-The overall casting, while not bad (see my mention of Jablinksi above), didn't really impress me all that much. Some bits of dialogue just felt awkward to me with the way they were delivered too. I can at least forgive it though, since it's in some part because...
-The script for this movie is not particularly well-written and the film moves along much quicker than it really needed to. Some lines, and scenes, are much too quick and to the point throughout the film, just giving you a Cliff Notes version of what each scene is supposed to contain when they could've been expanded on more.
-Characters like Toad and D.K. didn't really feel like they were all that necessary at times, which really hampers the movie a bit. It doesn't help that Keegan-Michael Key as Toad is annoying at times, and Seth Rogan is just playing himself but as a giant gorilla with a tie.
-Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong...is just there.
-Mario and Luigi, despite being the film’s titular main characters, don’t get to really do a lot together before they’re separated or even after they’ve reunited. This movie was just a Mario movie with Luigi as a side character (though that’s not all too surprising).
-The use of some songs (like A-Ha’s “Take on Me”) didn’t really feel like they needed to be there, and it didn’t help that an original composition from Brian Tyler was cut from the final film to be replaced with that. “D.K. Rap” also didn’t really feel like it belonged there, at least not to me.

Overall, it's not the greatest movie I've seen, but it's not the worst either (despite what Grace Randolph or other stuck-up critics would tell you).… Expand

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5

PhyrvarMay 19, 2023

I didn't like it, the story was clichéd, the plot had holes and incoherence and I feel like I paid more for references than for a story

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NiknudApr 18, 2023

I really wanted to like it as a lifelong Nintendo fan, but the movie felt hollow and lifeless. The highlights were hearing Koji Kondo's themes, though they lasted mere seconds and were trodden down by Brian Tyler's uninspired trailer musicI really wanted to like it as a lifelong Nintendo fan, but the movie felt hollow and lifeless. The highlights were hearing Koji Kondo's themes, though they lasted mere seconds and were trodden down by Brian Tyler's uninspired trailer music and random forced pop music.

The story and characters seemed to be written by people who didn't play the games and were hoping throwing fanservice in would make a lot of easy money. They weren't wrong, but I hope that the next film gets better writers and more fitting English voice actors like Jack Black was for Bowser.… Expand

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ExceladeogunMay 23, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie A straight forward plot shown with colourful animations. The story is bland and not exciting, which is especially surprising for an illumination project. The Voice acting is mostly unmemorable except for Jack BlackThe Super Mario Bros. Movie A straight forward plot shown with colourful animations. The story is bland and not exciting, which is especially surprising for an illumination project. The Voice acting is mostly unmemorable except for Jack Black as Bowser.

With its short runtime, the movie rushes from location to location (this helps with the thin plot) and by the end a hurrah isn't guaranteed. There's no character development, and the backstory to most of the characters is missing.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is one that caters to the fanbase of the games but not to a general audience.

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5

KaelvMay 1, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La animación es impecable. 10/10
Soy estoico me evito peleas. Tendría que usar 200 palabras para mi crítica. Pero la sociedad me cancela al seg.… Expand

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7

Izuku_MidoriyaJul 8, 2023

It was an good enjoyable movie but it felt like they sped ran towards the end

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5

The1MMDefeaterMay 14, 2023

Seems like they only picked the VA's they did because they were well known, not because they were good for the role. The animation and visuals are great, but the story (which is the most important part of the movie) was all over the ****Seems like they only picked the VA's they did because they were well known, not because they were good for the role. The animation and visuals are great, but the story (which is the most important part of the movie) was all over the **** place. It's just- mediocre.… Expand

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MikComposerJul 10, 2023

Very good presentation but the story is somewhat messy, and there are some really dark moments that aren't suitable for kids below 10. It feels like it doesn't exactly knows what it want's to be. A more classical approach to story withVery good presentation but the story is somewhat messy, and there are some really dark moments that aren't suitable for kids below 10. It feels like it doesn't exactly knows what it want's to be. A more classical approach to story with lighter tone on the bowser side would have been better. I don't think young kids needs that much darkness in a Mario movie.… Expand

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kuehnauJul 16, 2023

First part of the movie is okay, although I don't know why they're doubling down on Luigi being a coward.

Writing feels like they forgot what they were doing later on. First half shows Mario being a very capable parkour athlete and thenFirst part of the movie is okay, although I don't know why they're doubling down on Luigi being a coward.

Writing feels like they forgot what they were doing later on. First half shows Mario being a very capable parkour athlete and then later on when he needs to progress an obstacle course and then shows him beefing it nonstop. I thought Bowser was this big huge threat, but whatever, let's just waste time.

It feels like they focused on video game elements instead of story telling with this film, so as long as you like watching a movie emulate mario kart you'll be very happy.… Expand

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5

Game0fLifeJun 28, 2023

Pro:
The visual is beautiful.
Action is smooth. Style is cute. Con: The voice acting is the typical soulless Hollywood style (Except for Jack Black's performance on Bowser, he is great). Why can't they just hire the original game voicePro:
The visual is beautiful.
Action is smooth.
Style is cute.

Con:
The voice acting is the typical soulless Hollywood style (Except for Jack Black's performance on Bowser, he is great). Why can't they just hire the original game voice actor? Why is the video game industry so obsessed with Hollywood?
Some of the music is downright lazy and unoriginal, especially when they have so much good Mario music to choose from. But no, they choose the most overused and cliche American pop song, yes, they are good songs, but they just wouldn't fit.

Neutral:
The plot is brainlessly simple without any twist, but I wouldn't hold it against them. Hey, that's a kid movie, just turn off your brain and enjoy it with your family.… Expand

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4

LucianoMGJun 29, 2023

O filme é beem fraquinho, sendo a única coisa realmente boa sobre ele é os gráficos/desings, músicas, e referencias. Pois em todo o resto o filme é muito mediano, mas é um filme divertido de assistir.

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Browntrouser27Jul 21, 2023

This movie is visually beautiful. However, the jokes are not funny. The story is average.

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WaltvenezzjrAug 2, 2023

It felt decent, i enjoyed it it was fun, but felt that the story went a little too fast mainly speaking the begginning. Animation, music/sounds and voice acting was great too!

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sharky0456Apr 7, 2023

its a verry good movie and the actors did a good job the only issue i have with the movie is its pacing is just too fast and it feels like they really did set out all these ambitions and then compressed it all into a 1hr 30 minute movie in myits a verry good movie and the actors did a good job the only issue i have with the movie is its pacing is just too fast and it feels like they really did set out all these ambitions and then compressed it all into a 1hr 30 minute movie in my opinion this movie should have slowed down and gone for about 2 hrs giving a bit more detail within scenes… Expand

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Unkn0wn_DevApr 10, 2023

no tengo ni idea de porque la critica ha sido tan dura con esta pelicula, nadie se esperaba una obra maestra, solo querian una peli entretenida para toda la familia, y eso es exactamente lo que illumination y nintendo nos han dado. el detalleno tengo ni idea de porque la critica ha sido tan dura con esta pelicula, nadie se esperaba una obra maestra, solo querian una peli entretenida para toda la familia, y eso es exactamente lo que illumination y nintendo nos han dado. el detalle es genial, la banda sonora te pone los pelos de punta y ADORO los easter eggs. Es una pelicula muy buena y creo que todos los fans de mario deberian de ver esta peli.
En resumen:
Historia: 7/10
Visuales: 10/10
musica: 11/10
fan service: 10000/10
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NINTELDRITCHApr 13, 2023

Don't listen to the critics (mostly). A movie doesn't need to have the deepest story to be good. First of all, the characters. Illumination and Nintendo actually did a phenomenal job here. The two basically main characters of the film areDon't listen to the critics (mostly). A movie doesn't need to have the deepest story to be good. First of all, the characters. Illumination and Nintendo actually did a phenomenal job here. The two basically main characters of the film are Mario and Peach, who are completely transformed from their game counterparts, going from characters whose essentially only personality traits were "heroic" and "kind," respectively, to characters who have surprising depth (It's nothing crazy, but definitely a big improvement). All the other characters were great too, except for Spike. They turned everyone's favorite fictional foreman into just some generic Illumination guy. Truly an L (for "Luigi left your business"). Mario and Luigi's relationship is also adorable. Next, the voice acting. There was a lot of prerelease apprehension for how Chris Pratt would do as Mario, but he actually nailed it. All the other voices are great, as well. Except maybe Cranky. He sounds real weird. Not that they had much to go on from the games, mind. The art style and animation are gorgeous. Musical score is great, with lots (I think the composer said over 100!) of references to famous themes from the games. Lots of other Easter eggs too! The overall plot, while fairly simple, is very well done. One thing I really liked in specific was that Bowser is presented as a real threat this time. The only real problem I have with the movie besides Foreman Spike is that it does move a little quickly in the first half (one thing the critics did get right), but overall the movie is incredible. Sorry if I droned on a bit!

ALSO BOWSER SINGS A FREAKING ROCK BALLAD, THIS MOVIE IS GREAT

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MyakudoyoruJun 9, 2023

This movie has lots of references and is visually stunning, but it's not very entertaining in the grand scheme of things. The plot feels bare and the pacing is so rushed that every event feels insignificant. Props to that one suicidal LumaThis movie has lots of references and is visually stunning, but it's not very entertaining in the grand scheme of things. The plot feels bare and the pacing is so rushed that every event feels insignificant. Props to that one suicidal Luma star in the lava chamber though. Great character.… Expand

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Barca1985Apr 6, 2023

What are these critics smoking? It's a fun movie with a good story! I'd highly recommend it.

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LeRoy14Apr 6, 2023

This is never going to be a full cliffhanger, hilarious movie. It’s aN ANIMATED MARIO MOVIE. Just to set expectations from the start. Why are people so negative these days ? This is a VERY GOOD KIDS/FAMILY film. You don’t have to be aThis is never going to be a full cliffhanger, hilarious movie. It’s aN ANIMATED MARIO MOVIE. Just to set expectations from the start. Why are people so negative these days ? This is a VERY GOOD KIDS/FAMILY film. You don’t have to be a Mario fan. BUT for obvious reasons it’s way better if you are. I watched the 1993 Mario (or when ever it was) and was sooo disappointed. But this is great. I don’t know why Chris Pratt is getting so much hate. It’s like people don’t want to like him because he is now popular, I can’t think of a better cast. The nod to Charles Martinet the original Mario voice as jump man is a great touch. The original voice would have annoyed for a full length movie. I feel like The 1993 film is almost what todays ‘critics’ are angling for but, would be saying things like “where is the fan service”, “a more popular voice and change for Mario’s voice would have been a great move”….. we live in a world where if something is going to be popular let’s rip it apart. But praise some artsy crap film. This is fun.… Expand

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KaihakuApr 7, 2023

The critics are out of touch and have forgotten that it's okay for a family film to be simple, joyful, and fun. The 90s Mario film was ruined because its filmmakers tried far far too hard to twist joyful Mario into something edgy, dark, andThe critics are out of touch and have forgotten that it's okay for a family film to be simple, joyful, and fun. The 90s Mario film was ruined because its filmmakers tried far far too hard to twist joyful Mario into something edgy, dark, and weird. This film accepts that Mario - despite the fantasy setting - is simple, joyful, and fun. The film's simple message that what makes Mario special is that he never gives up no matter how many times he fails is also true to the Mario games and, while not particularly edgy or deep, is still a good message for children. I had my concerns about Chris Pratt and Seth Rogan's clear disinterest in actual voice acting. Well, I admit it, I was wrong. They're fine. Their performances never rise to the level of Jack Black's Bowser but they don't distract from the experience either.

This is much more than a cheap nostalgia smash and grab. Nintendo is clearly invested in the long term success of Mario and this, along with the theme parks, is the next step towards something more.… Expand

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10

RyceyApr 5, 2023

Beautiful animation and a ton of easter eggs, we all loved it. Even the voices were good.

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5

Hoonter10Apr 6, 2023

The fans are overhyping this big time. I have been playing Mario for 30 years and this movie was very disappointing for me. The sounds, visuals and fan service were great. But the plot is awful and honestly ruins the movie. I wish they wouldThe fans are overhyping this big time. I have been playing Mario for 30 years and this movie was very disappointing for me. The sounds, visuals and fan service were great. But the plot is awful and honestly ruins the movie. I wish they would have just kept the original stories of Peach being kidnapped from the very start and Mario having to go on a grand adventure to save her. They could have used various worlds in lots of cool ways and introduced us to all the characters and villains throughout the movie as he goes through a few worlds. Let’s chill out as fans because we actually deserve so much better then what was given to us. Just because Mario himself was on a big screen and we were given all the proper nostalgic moments doesn’t mean the movie was good. 5/10 movie and the critics were right. The movie is not very good.… Expand

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Kacak321Apr 5, 2023

awsome movie, excieded my expectations. Solid voice acting, fun easter eggs and many suprises.

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9

KoopaTrappaApr 8, 2023

The entire movie is a love letter to Nintendo fans and anyone who played Mario as a kid. It won't appeal to people who never play video games (like most film critics) so it's not for everyone - but it's a great movie for anyone who has kidsThe entire movie is a love letter to Nintendo fans and anyone who played Mario as a kid. It won't appeal to people who never play video games (like most film critics) so it's not for everyone - but it's a great movie for anyone who has kids and wants a family-friendly film without any hidden agenda like Disney tends to do with their movies.… Expand

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GordonnrApr 8, 2023

Movie was wonderful. I took my whole family and one friend to the movie. 6 people total. We all loved it. Still talking about it now. Loved the music and want to see the movie again.

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EludiumQ36Jun 7, 2023

"Super Mario Bros Movie" (4/5/2023, PG, 90-mins, animated, $1.3B w/w box office) is a well made animated film from Illumination Entertainment starring the voices of H-wood A-list'ers. The thing is that the script, the plot is built for ages"Super Mario Bros Movie" (4/5/2023, PG, 90-mins, animated, $1.3B w/w box office) is a well made animated film from Illumination Entertainment starring the voices of H-wood A-list'ers. The thing is that the script, the plot is built for ages 8-13. Yes, adults can relish in the high-tech animation and enjoy nostalgic pop songs like "Take on Me" and ELO's "Mr Blue Sky" which leads into final credits, but most of the situations and certainly the fight physics are ludicrous, unless you're ages 8-13. The voice cast is comprised of A-list actors but they either can't do voice overs or they just didn't try, and you know why? There was not one credit for voice director or coach! A gazillion credits listed for animators, artists, musicians, and even a credit for a sole intern(!) but not a voice director. Young kids and their parents will certainly give high scores and they're the ones that led this film to its $1.3B w/w box office haul, but for everyone else, it's just a meh thing.… Expand

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Macaco_PerigosoJun 10, 2023

É um filme cheio de referencias, e só segura-se nisso, a história é a clássica dos jogos, e o humor não é assim muito bom, mas para quem é fã, é um ótimo filme.

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Obeisantbread84Jun 4, 2023

this movie was kinda meh tbh

bowser was an absolute riot but the rest of the movie wasn't that funny. especially not the suicidal luma. who thought of that? also the constant pop songs are very annoying. they had chris pratt play mario inthis movie was kinda meh tbh

bowser was an absolute riot but the rest of the movie wasn't that funny. especially not the suicidal luma. who thought of that? also the constant pop songs are very annoying. they had chris pratt play mario in this movie which is ....fine... I guess. but then they actually DO put charles martinet in as a side character as if to say "hey! we know you want him voicing mario but we're not going to do that!" jack black and charlie day did do incredible jobs. princess peaches' voice actor was fine. overral, a movie that exists. I hope this does mean nintendo will do a full cinematic universe now, cause that would be awesome… Expand

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DrakorJun 9, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this movie is a fun time and the references are cool if you turn your brain off, if you want plot, character depth or any of the other things that made movies like Aladdin or the lion king interesting look elsewhere, this movie is a shallow advertisement with all the character development of a sports game, peach is improved from her game counterpart but that's a low bar, as is everything else about the characters, bowser is a simp who's interesting in the first scene he's shown in and nowhere else he's not threatening, and not cool, he's stupid and comic relief most of the time, the top quality animation does little to distract from the stupid licensed songs that have no right to be there, the voices of bowser toad and Luigi are good, but peaches voice feels out of place but still good enough and Mario's voice is awful, the pacing is all out of whack and with the run time the entire half of the movie spent getting the Kong army is rendered pointless by an explosion dropping them into the sea, Luigi miraculously stops being afraid the second Mario drops in instead of shining some light on a character arc,
not a single character in the movie has an arc, they're only slightly less static than their game counterparts, I didn't expect Aladdin level story, but I did expect at least characters with more depth than cardboard.… Expand

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victorsmash15Apr 5, 2023

Es un increíble viaje que nos lleva de un nuevo videojuego de Mario directo a la pantalla grande. Sin la necesidad de una historia compleja, ni una representación sobre la ansiedad, "Super Mario la película" transmite la magia que nos da elEs un increíble viaje que nos lleva de un nuevo videojuego de Mario directo a la pantalla grande. Sin la necesidad de una historia compleja, ni una representación sobre la ansiedad, "Super Mario la película" transmite la magia que nos da el tomar un mando y apretar "start".… Expand

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TawXicApr 5, 2023

The wait is finally over we have a Mario move and it’s better then expected down to the animation, the humor, the story and last but not least the Easter eggs :) hats off to Nintendo and Illumination

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GrumppiApr 8, 2023

The best movie I've seen in the theater in years! Lots of fan service. Respects the characters. Kid friendly. NOT WOKE! Awesome job Nintendo

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CaptainGoombaApr 5, 2023

While The Super Mario Bros. Movie has many shortcomings with it's paper-thin plot, relentless pacing, and changeup of characters, it's overall a fantastic film that will please fans with easter eggs and families with a charming story.

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waddle_deeApr 8, 2023

Great movie, what the movie reviewers get wrong is that they all watch movies so they haven't played much of the games so they don't get all the references, you need to watch it for yourself to truly understand. This movie is for players, notGreat movie, what the movie reviewers get wrong is that they all watch movies so they haven't played much of the games so they don't get all the references, you need to watch it for yourself to truly understand. This movie is for players, not reviewers. this movie was trying to branch out from the normal "Bowser kidnaps peach" formula.… Expand

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dharper7Apr 7, 2023

This was an enjoyable film that is made for nintendo fans, kids, and those who grew up with the franchise. This is not for cynics or internet reactionaries. Watch it, have fun and feel good.

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NBbowlerApr 5, 2023

The movie is a love letter to Mario and Nintendo fans. Longtime gamers will recognize many of the melodies from various games as well as jam out to classic songs you’d hear on a classic rock station. All the Easter eggs and references madeThe movie is a love letter to Mario and Nintendo fans. Longtime gamers will recognize many of the melodies from various games as well as jam out to classic songs you’d hear on a classic rock station. All the Easter eggs and references made either visually, musically, or verbally will make ANY gamer smile. Chris Pratt actually impressed me as Mario!… Expand

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chikiponmexApr 5, 2023

Excellent movie. Do not listen to the haters and grace randolph wannabes. This is a nice love letter to every nintendo fan out there.

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kdo_nascimentoApr 8, 2023

Um filme maravilhoso. Cheio de referências. Sem dizer que é um filme de uma das franquia mais amadas.

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BleimerApr 5, 2023

Obra maestra de animación y un perfecto homenaje a Mario y a las miles de horas de diversión que nos ha dado con sus juegos, increíble pelicula 10/10

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AlbertoGramsciApr 6, 2023

Una película que cualquier fan de la franquicia y nintendo disfrutara de inicio a fin. Divertida y visualmente deliciosa.

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batusayApr 9, 2023

Buenisima, mantiene toda la esencia de los videojuegos de mario pero sin perder lo que es una buena pelicula para toda la familia es increible,las animaciones y el diseño es espectacular muy bien cuidado, la musica esta a otro nivel es todoBuenisima, mantiene toda la esencia de los videojuegos de mario pero sin perder lo que es una buena pelicula para toda la familia es increible,las animaciones y el diseño es espectacular muy bien cuidado, la musica esta a otro nivel es todo un viaje de recuerdos pero a la vez esta perfectamente colocada donde debe de estar cada cancion todo una pasada,todos los easter eggs que tiene buenisimos, entretenida de principio a fin 100% recomendada.… Expand

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Fenrir138Apr 6, 2023

Nintendo’s first animated film in what will hopefully be an entire universe of movies based on their properties hits the ground running. The movie hits all the right notes with a tremendous amount of fan service that will please longtime fansNintendo’s first animated film in what will hopefully be an entire universe of movies based on their properties hits the ground running. The movie hits all the right notes with a tremendous amount of fan service that will please longtime fans of the Mario series as well as longtime Nintendo fans in general. I’m sure it will take multiple repeat viewings to find every reference crammed into this film. The Super Mario Bros movie is a very wholesome and family friendly movie about good overcoming evil and finding inner strength to overcome fear. The voice over performances are top notch especially for the mario brothers and bowser. Chris Pratt did a fantastic job trying to balance a voice somewhere between the video games and a brooklyn accent and comes off very fitting and likable. Jack Black likewise did an excellent job not only sounding intimidating as big bad bowser but also funny and comedic.

The film itself is also gorgeous with some of the most colorful and detailed animation. It’s a real treat for the eyes and really brought the mushroom kingdom to life.

I highly recommend this film for anyone looking to see a fun family movie that was clearly made for fans but can be enjoyed by anybody.… Expand

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EpicE611Apr 7, 2023

This is such a great movie! I saw it earlier in the theaters today, and it was better than I thought, I would totally recommend this movie to people. And BTW, Hollywood critics are dumb for their rating of this movie.

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gebarrosApr 7, 2023

All i was expecting from a mario movie. A lot of references and characters.

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GodBoyGenoApr 8, 2023

I have been excited to go see a movie in theaters in a very long time. When I heard they were making a Mario movie I had hope that Nintendo wouldn't let it be overrun with leftist Hollywood politics and just make a fun movie but, I wasI have been excited to go see a movie in theaters in a very long time. When I heard they were making a Mario movie I had hope that Nintendo wouldn't let it be overrun with leftist Hollywood politics and just make a fun movie but, I was skeptical due to flood of woke movies and TV shows that have been crammed down our throats in the last few years. After watching the Mario movie I can safely say that Nintendo and Illumination delivered! This movie was pure fun, just like a movie targeted for kids should be. With that said, Mario isn't just for kids, there are so many references in this movie to classic games that only adult gamers would really pick up on and appreciate. I'm so glad that I was able to take my kids to this movie and share the love I have for Mario with them without having to be lectured about CRT, racism, grooming, trans kids, etc. Mario is what a family movie is supposed to be, just a fun escape from reality and a great time for the whole family.

The animation is top tier, probably the best I have ever seen in a movie like this, yes I would put it over pixar any day of the week. Illumination really worked hard on this level of animation and it shows. I remember being in awe as a child watching Toy Story for the first time and this was reminiscent of that. There were plenty of songs taken from several Mario games that just fit with the Movie so well. All the easter eggs to other Nintendo games made me smile each time I caught a glimpse. I loved the nods to Luigi's Mansion in particular.

As far as negatives go, there really isn't much to complain about. If anything, I wanted more time in the mushroom kingdom and less time devoted to Brooklyn but, overall, its nothing to dock points on. I thought Chris Pratt was great as Mario, the accent was well balanced and not to overbearing. Jack Black knocked it out of the park as Bowser, Charlie Day was fantastic as Luigi, and Anya Taylor Joy was great as Peach. Cranky Kong's voice was a little weird to me. Seth Rogen was really distracting as Donkey Kong because he didn't even try to sound like something other than himself. Having his weird laugh left in the movie was cringey. Overall, if you are on the fence about going to see the Mario movie because of critic reviews, go ahead and give it a watch for yourself. It's worth it. I loved this movie and I can't wait to see what they do with next one and what this movie's success might mean for more Nintendo franchises to come.… Expand

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Antony454Apr 9, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito booom, animação, dublagem, referências, trilha sonora, sendo o único ponto negativo a poucos duração de 90 minutos.… Expand

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BeeWhoopApr 10, 2023

Amazingly fun movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you like the sonic movies then you’ll love this one.

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rfalarioApr 10, 2023

It is impossible not love this movie who played Mario. Each details was constructed for fans.

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Rosa0273Apr 10, 2023

Es una película que no pierde el sentido de su origen el cual son los video juegos, es entretenida y me encanta.

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itachi_ds3Apr 11, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esta pelicula fue una verdadera carta de amor a la industria cinematografica esta cinta estuvo excelente tanto por su banda sonora, su animacion, sus graficos excelente y el buen trabajo que le le echo el estudio ilumination. cabe tambien agradecer a nintendo por regalar esta aportunidad tan buena de poder dar sus permisos para realizar la mejor pelicula del mundo de verdad vale mucho la pena ver esta joyita gracias por excelente pelicula y metacritic de verdad aprendan a buscar mejores trabajadores para que vean realmente que si es cine y no a cualquier persona que no sepa… Expand

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mrkoopatuxedoApr 5, 2023

I always try to be genuine when it comes to the Big N. I will criticize them if they deserve such, and praise them if they deserve it too. A few years in the history of Nintendo stand out to me like 2009, 2013, 2017, and now 2023. If you areI always try to be genuine when it comes to the Big N. I will criticize them if they deserve such, and praise them if they deserve it too. A few years in the history of Nintendo stand out to me like 2009, 2013, 2017, and now 2023. If you are a Super Mario fan you will love this film. This movie definitely boosts Nintendo's 2023, and the film is a love letter to Super Mario fans with great music and great visuals.… Expand

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AugustNeonApr 5, 2023

Amazing film for fans of the franchise! So many callbacks and easter eggs. Great animation, solid voices, etc.

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MildorZalostApr 6, 2023

Great fan service, colorful, extraordinary animation and music, this movie gives everything a fan would have wanted from a modern Mario movie.
Critics who are saying the movie is "souless" have clearly never played a mario game, it is notGreat fan service, colorful, extraordinary animation and music, this movie gives everything a fan would have wanted from a modern Mario movie.
Critics who are saying the movie is "souless" have clearly never played a mario game, it is not about a deep psichological story, Mario is and has always been a about a simple (and sometimes repetitive) story but with greatly executed gameplay that is fun to play, and Mario movie does exactly the same for the big screen.
The only "bad" thing about this movie is of course Chris Pratt, but hey, nothing can be perfect… Expand

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JERAMCRApr 6, 2023

a movie full of nostalgia as it has references to all the Mario Bros video games, an excellent movie