Fans of the famous video game mustached brothers, Mario and Luigi, and other characters from the Super Mario Bros. franchise have been waiting for ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ Movie for decades.
Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto, along with Universal Pictures and Nintendo, are producing the upcoming ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’.
Since the original attempt at a blockbuster ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie nearly three decades ago, much has changed.
However, the wait is finally over with the release of an animated version ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ Movie that’s a vast improvement.
This film takes more chances while still being a movie worthy of the heritage of the Nintendo games.
Additionally, despite the franchise’s reputation for a lack of storytelling, the new film aims to captivate all ages with an exciting plot that pays homage to the classic Mario games.
As Mario and Luigi, two Italian-American plumbers, are transported through a pipeline to another dimension in the movie, they meet Bowser, the villainous Koopa king.
He threatens to destroy the Mushroom Kingdom unless Princess Peach agrees to marry him.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Fantastic Adaptation
The film stars a talented cast including Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, and Sebastian Maniscalco as Foreman Spike.
It seems like the ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is an ideal length for children, at 92 minutes, and will win over devoted followers who were hoping it would be more faithful than its predecessor.
Despite the previous misstep in the form of a live-action film, there is hope that the beloved Mario and Luigi can reignite screens again.
Nintendo’s recent gamble with an animated movie adaptation suggests the potential for a successful film franchise or a resurgence on the game consoles that won everyone’s hearts in the first place.
Fans and families can catch ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ in Philippine cinemas on April 19, 2023.
