Video game adaptations have come to Hollywood to stay. The film industry seems to have found a way to transfer a video game to the big screen without failing in its attempt. An example of this was Sonic, with two installments already released on the Billboard. Moreover, if we enter the world of series, the recent success of The last of us is another clear example. The film hits theaters today. Super Mario Bros.one of the great franchises of nintendo. This movie might break that streak of good adaptations…but it doesn’t. We’ve already seen the movie and it’s a resounding yes. If you want to know more about Super Mario Bros.keep reading the review.
- Super Mario Bros opens in theaters on April 5, 2023.
A love letter to video games
The film is directed by Aaron Horvath there Michel Jelenic and it is an adaptation of the famous video game saga of nintendo. This is the second time that brothers Mario and Luigi have been adapted for the big screen, after an action film starring them was made in 1993. Bob Hoskin there John Leguizamo with questionable results. Don’t worry, this time the result was much better. Nintendo developed this new animated film together Illumination Studiosthe creators of the franchise Crane: My Favorite Villain and the famous Minionsa combination that left little room for failure.
The film tells the story of a Brooklyn plumber named Mario and his brother Luigi. When they try to save the city from the pipes, they both travel through one of the pipes to another universe. Mario, falls in the Mushroom Kingdom and Luigi, unfortunately ends up in the Kingdom of Shadows and in the hands of Browser, the evil king who tries to conquer all the kingdoms. Mario, with Toad’s help, goes to Queen Peach for help. Together they will attempt to rescue Luigi and stop Browser and his Koopa army.
In this case, The fact that it is an animated film serves to transfer the Nintendo universe perfectly in a cinematic way, recreating on the big screen a universe very close to that of video games. Although this is a film that will appeal to all audiences, this feature film will fulfill the dreams of the most faithful followers of Mario Bros and all its characters. The bone Easter eggs They stand out during practically all the scenes, several universes of video games are recreated in a very intelligent way, with some shots that reproduce the structure and the animations of the game. The proof of this is the sequence in the style Mario Kart, with circuits and traps fans will instantly recognize. If there is anything to say about Super Mario Bros: The Movieis that this is a really fun love letter to video games.
A successful voice casting that makes the film even better
The voice cast is truly amazing. We have Chris Pratt like mario, charlie day like Luigi, Anya Taylor Joy like princess peach Jack Black like Navigator, Seth Rogan like Donkey Kong and Fred Armisen like Cranky Kong. Some of the strongest supporters wanted Charles Martinet, mythical voice of the video game character, will be responsible for voicing Mario in the film. However, the choice of Chris Pratt he performs well, matches the character, and brings out extra bravery in his ideal voice for the movie. In general, they all do an outstanding job, but Jack Black as Navigator Gets All the Recognitionwith a remarkable musical performance included.
A really fun family adventure
Super Mario Bros: The Movie In just over an hour and a half, this is one of the funniest family adventures around. All the characters are very faithfully transferred to the work of nintendobut also they are able to enrich their universe with new nuances and more depth. Jack Black and its version of Navigator son ribbon star, simply perfect. Without a doubt, it is a film that will be successful with all audiences and that will bring together different generations of video games in cinemas.