The Super Mario Bro. Movie – Budget of $100 million+ – 1 hour and 32 minutes
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Mario and Luigi quit their job at Spike’s Wrecking Company to start their plumbing business. They watch their new commercial in a restaurant, and Spike laughs at them. Luigi gets a call from their first client, but the job doesn’t go as expected. Mario comes home to a family that loves mushrooms and criticizes his career choice because Mario spent his life savings on the commercial. However, Luigi believes in Mario. During their conversation, Mario hears a news report on TV. A main water pipe burst in Brooklyn, and it’s flooding. Mario decides to save Brooklyn.
Mario and Luigi drive to Brooklyn, but Mario can see the workers are digging in the wrong spot. Mario opens a maintenance hole cover and jumps underground with Luigi. They fall to Level 1-2, and Mario can’t find Luigi. He sees Luigi’s tool in a green storm drain and walks inside. They are pulled into a Warp Pipe but get separated along the way. Mario sees Luigi heading to darkness and fire, but he lands in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Mario looks at the world around him and gags. He hates mushrooms. He attempts to touch one, and a mushroom jumps and introduces himself as Toad. Mario describes where Luigi landed, and Toad knows it well. It’s the Dark Lands. Koopa King Bowser took over the area and stole the Super Star. Toad knows that Princess Peach is planning a preemptive strike to keep King Bowser’s reign from spreading. So Toad takes Mario to Princess Peach to get her help. Princess Peach and Mario have a unique first encounter, but she recognizes him as a human. She doesn’t know her origins. But she has a curiosity about the human world.
After talking to her counsel, Princess Peach knows she will need an army to defeat King Bowser. The closest army is in the Jungle Kingdom, and King Cranky Kong rules it. Mario and Toad demand to go, so Princess Peach takes them. King Cranky Kong refuses to let Princess Peach uses his army, but Mario won’t take no for an answer because he wants to save Luigi. So King Cranky Kong will let Princess Peach use his army, but only if Mario can beat his son, Donkey Kong. Mario will fight with power-ups, flying fists, and a catsuit. Then, Princess Peach can save her Kingdom while Mario rescues Luigi. However, they have Bowser all wrong. He doesn’t want to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. He stole the star to impress and marry Princess Peach.
This feast for the eyes combines Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart, and Donkey Kong (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). It has hidden easter eggs throughout the movie for long-time gaming fans. The colors are vibrant. They teleport you to a universe you may or may not know. And video gamers, be ready for the training montage. It will make your hands twitch for the controller. The plot is captivating, and the animation is a work of art. The movie provides humor for kids and adults without being raunchy or sneaky. The soundtrack includes music from all genres and decades. And make sure you stay for the mid and post-credit scenes. They will give you a Bowser moment and a look into an upcoming sequel.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
You’re not bringing me down – Luigi
Nothing can hurt us as long as we’re together – Mario
This guy’s brother is going to die eminently – Toad
Will you marry me – King Bowser
Dad, wave back – Donkey Kong
I will convince him – Princess Peach
Time, like hope, is an illusion – Lumalee
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