Super Mario Bros animated movie from Illumination

[NinjaPug]

Mario and Luigi are heading to the big screen in one of the highest-profile licensing deals by a Hollywood studio in years.

Illumination Entertainment, which makes animated films for Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures, is close to an agreement with Nintendo Co. to make an animated “Super Mario Bros.” movie based on the 32-year-old videogame series about a pair of sibling plumbers who fight evil turtles and mushrooms in a fantasy kingdom, said people with knowledge of the discussions.

Nintendo’s marquee characters have long been tempting to Hollywood, particularly now that the movie business is driven by globally popular franchise films featuring well known brands like Marvel superheroes, “Fast and Furious” and Harry Potter. The dozens of Super Mario Brothers games and their spin-offs are widely believed to be the best-selling videogame franchise ever, having sold more than 330 million units total, according to Nintendo.

Other Hollywood studios have sought the Super Mario Brothers rights in the past, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Illumination, which made “Despicable Me,” “Minions” and “The Secret Life of Pets,” has been talking to Nintendo for more than a year about the movie, according to the people who know about the recent talks. The potential deal follows an agreement Universal’s theme-parks unit made with Nintendo two years ago to build attractions based on Mario and other characters.

A Nintendo spokesman declined to comment, as did an Illumination spokeswoman.

Universal finances and releases films produced by Illumination, which it co-owns with the animation company’s chief executive, Chris Meledandri.

Nintendo hasn’t made deals for movies or TV shows based on any of its marquee characters since 1993’s commercially and critically disastrous “Super Mario Brothers” starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo and Dennis Hopper. Since then, its only cinematic efforts have been 20 inexpensive children’s animated movies based on its “Pokémon” games that were produced by an affiliate.

The most complicated issue in the negotiations between Illumination and Nintendo has been making the Japanese videogame company feel confident it will be involved enough in the creative process, said one person close to the talks. Nintendo’s creative guru, Shigeru Miyamoto, who created Mario Bros., has been part of the talks and likely will be a producer on the movie, along with Mr. Meledandri, this person said.

The agreement could allow Illumination to make multiple “Super Mario” movies, though only one is currently planned, this person added. It would be animated by Illumination’s Paris studio Mac Guff and is in the early stages of development, meaning it likely wouldn’t come out for several years.

Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima said in an interview last year with Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun that the company was in talks with several Hollywood studios about making movies based on its games. In an April analyst briefing, Mr. Kimishima said the company is making theme-park and movie deals less for the potential profits from licensing than for the additional sales revenue that could come from “synergy with the dedicated videogame business.”

Videogame movies have had a relatively poor record at the box office. Last year’s “Warcraft” was a flop in the U.S., though it did well in China, and other disappointments have included adaptations of “Doom,” “Need for Speed,” “Prince of “Persia” and “Assassin’s Creed.”

Nonetheless, they remain attractive to Hollywood. Time Warner Inc.’s Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. in March will release a reboot of “Tomb Raider,” after a pair of films in the early 2000s based on the games about an explorer and action hero had mixed results. An “Angry Birds” animated movie last year performed decently and a sequel is scheduled for 2019.

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/mario-bros-set-to-jump-to-big-screen-in-movie-deal-with-universals-illumination-1510675881

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/mario-bros-set-to-jump-to-big-screen-in-movie-deal-with-universals-illumination-1510675881

While my childhood self is excited at this prospect, my adult self is horrified to read that the animation studio involved is Illumination.

I despise every film by them that I've seen. This does not fill me with confidence.

[NinjaPug]

While my childhood self is excited at this prospect, my adult self is horrified to read that the animation studio involved is Illumination.

I despise every film by them that I've seen. This does not fill me with confidence.

Those are my exact thoughts. I hate Illumination.

[Candy Kappa]

I enjoyed despicable Me 1 & 2, and they do make cute characters and good animation. So I'm positive about this, it shouldn't be too hard making a better movie then the live-action movie

[Spike Spiegel]

Am I the only one who finds the 1993 SMB film a guilty pleasure?

https://channelawesome.com/forums/attachments/big-bertha-jpg.2470/

That movie and the '94 Street Fighter flick are enjoyably bad '90s cheese. Such good actors reciting such ill-conceived material.

[Cure]

Yes! Illumination is a good fit for Mario. It's gonna be super colorful and fast moving.

[Vegita-San]

how can anyone not like despicable me?

this is a perfect fit. if the humor and action is anything like the luigi's mansion games.....could finally be good.

[sdp]

I don't particularly like their movies but at least I think they'll be able to re-create Mario well. I'm worried about the story though, I can't think of a story that could work, Mario is not a character that talks a lot. I hope it's a fun movie, there's potential but I think it'll be difficult.

I mean the Super Mario Bros cartoon worked fine with Mario talking a lot, so they can do it too.

[Jester]

Calling it now: The mustachioed mound of machismo who will voice Mario will be Nick Offerman.

[sdp]

A Charles Martinet style voice is not going to work for a full length movie, I love his voice but yeah can't see it. I'd rather have a voice more in the style of the original cartoon. I hope they go full wacky with the plot and show how weird the Mushroom Kingdom is and Bowser is not really "evil" like in the RPG games, he's just the antagonist. Make a fun story.

[Utrommaniac]

Calling it now: The mustachioed mound of machismo who will voice Mario will be Nick Offerman.

Oh, I wish! That would be amazing.


In the meantime, I'm going to predict Yoshis getting the Minion treatment...

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Will Mario and Luigi be father and son in this?

[Jester]

Oh, I wish! That would be amazing.


In the meantime, I'm going to predict Yoshis getting the Minion treatment...
Yoshis or Toads....

[Autbot_Benz]

Does that mean those stupid annoying not funny Minions are gonna show up in the mushroom kingdom?

[Cure]

Does that mean those stupid annoying not funny Minions are gonna show up in the mushroom kingdom?

No. Don't be stupid. Are you people forgetting they do movies outside of Minions and Despicable Me?

[oldmanwinters]

A Charles Martinet style voice is not going to work for a full length movie, I love his voice but yeah can't see it. I'd rather have a voice more in the style of the original cartoon. I hope they go full wacky with the plot and show how weird the Mushroom Kingdom is and Bowser is not really "evil" like in the RPG games, he's just the antagonist. Make a fun story.

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:tlol:

[Jester]

No. Don't be stupid. Are you people forgetting they do movies outside of Minions and Despicable Me?
True, but even The Lorax had Minion-analogues.

[Sumac]

If Despicable Me is any indication, than this studio is more than fitting for the job.

And as for old SMB movie - it's some kind weird cyberpunk'ish crazy stuff. Atmospheric, but stupid.

[Leolead]

Emmm... Not sure how to feel about this..

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Am I the only one who finds the 1993 SMB film a guilty pleasure?

https://channelawesome.com/forums/attachments/big-bertha-jpg.2470/

That movie and the '94 Street Fighter flick are enjoyably bad '90s cheese. Such good actors reciting such ill-conceived material.

No, I think it's great:lol::P

[Shark_Blade]

Am I the only one who finds the 1993 SMB film a guilty pleasure?

https://channelawesome.com/forums/attachments/big-bertha-jpg.2470/



Shirtless Luigi is a gem.

https://imgur.com/Fcw7PF7.jpg

[TigerClaw]

Illumination is the perfect fit for a Super Mario Bros animated movie, there style of humor would fit very well for it, considering how crazy and wacky the Super Mario Bros series can get.

And somehow Illumination was able to convince Nintendo to let them make an animated feature film, I have a feeling they presented them with some sort of test footage from it, and then Nintendo approved it.

I can't wait to see who they will cast as the voices for Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Bowser Jr, and the Koopalings.

I mean it will be hard to top Captain Lou Albano as Mario

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[TMNT_Guy]

I still remember when Nintendo was in "talks" with Sony about making an animated Mario movie. I'm not gonna get excited until we get an official announcement.

If this movie happens, Charles Martinet NEEDS to voice Mario and Luigi. Even if you don't think the official voices would work in an hour long movie, many people forget/don't know that Mr. Martinet is a Shakespearean trained actor. I'm positive that he could alter the voice enough so it's still distinctly Mario and Luigi, but less obnoxious.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

If this movie happens, Charles Martinet NEEDS to voice Mario and Luigi. Even if you don't think the official voices would work in an hour long movie, many people forget/don't know that Mr. Martinet is a Shakespearean trained actor. I'm positive that he could alter the voice enough so it's still distinctly Mario and Luigi, but less obnoxious.

Sadly I think they'll just get some voice actor popular with the kids. Take Blue Sky's Ferdinand for instance. Ferdinand is voiced by John Cena. John ****ing Cena. We can hope for the best though.

[Cure]

https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/31/16958064/nintendo-mario-movie-illumination-minions

It's official. I'm happyyyyyyyyy.

[TigerClaw]

https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/31/16958064/nintendo-mario-movie-illumination-minions

It's official. I'm happyyyyyyyyy.
Yeah and Shigeru Miyamoto is going to produce it too.

[Cure]

I just hope they don't get Charles Martinet. His voice is the ****ing worst.

[TMNT_Guy]

I don't have much to say other then that I hope it's fun, entertaining and faithful to the games. Hopefully with Miyamoto involved we won't have yet another in name only movie adaptation...though considering Illumination's adaptation of The Lorax I can't help but feel concerned. Hopefully we get Charles Martinet instead of some random "big name stars" that sound nothing like the Mario Bros.

I've wished for an animated Mario movie as far back as I can remember, the closest we ever got were the intros for the Mario Tennis and Golf Series, now I just have to wait to find out whether this wish will be a dream come true...or a wish straight out of "The Monkey's Paw".

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[NinjaPug]

https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/31/16958064/nintendo-mario-movie-illumination-minions

It's official. I'm happyyyyyyyyy.

I'm glad this ended up being legit. I got a little worried when I saw the reporter from the WSJ that stated this was in the works was the same one that incorrectly reported Netflix was working on a live-action Zelda series a couple years ago.

[drgon78]

It is nice that we are finally getting animated movies based on classic Nintendo characters. I hope it is good, makes money, and opens up the gate for other video game properties.

[TigerClaw]

The voice casting for the movie has officially been announced, and its quite the cast.
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-cast-chris-pratt-1235072946/

[Autbot_Benz]

Charles Martinet should have been voicing Mario.

[TigerClaw]

Chris Pratt as Mario
Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach
Charlie Day as Luigi
Jack Black as Bowser
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
Surprise cameos from Charles Martinet

[sdp]

trash voice cast, I didn't want Charles Martineti voicing Mario for an entire movie that would be too annoying and I consider him the best Mario voice we'll ever get. I wanted an actual talented VA in the movie and not celebrities.

Interested to see Cranky Kong & Foreman Spike in the movie though, I'm guessing the movie will be a celebration of Mario's history. It'll be comedy oriented of course, but I mean it's Mario, I wasn't expecting a big epic either as long as there's a plot and it's not just comedy.

[TigerClaw]

Kevin Michael Richardson is voicing this guy.

https://play.nintendo.com/images/Masthead_kameck.17345b1513ac044897cfc243542899dce5 41e8dc.9afde10b.png

[neatoman]

Jack Black as Bowser


Clearly that is miscasting, Bowser can't charm the ladies no matter how hard he tries, which isn't a problem for Jack Black.
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Sorry not sorry. I do wish against all hope that Bowser will sing that to Peach in the movie, no matter how unlikely it is.

[CyberCubed]

Miyamoto is a little too excited for this, it's most likely going to be a subpar movie.

[sdp]

Honestly Chris Pratt will do an alright Mario if he tries to change his voice a bit and doesn't half ass it. I just hate celebrities voicing characters in animated movies. Jack Black as Bowser means he'll only be used for gags and he'll have a horrible voice. We'll have to wait and see if his take on Bowser will be worse than the ridiculous voice he was given in Sunshine
gnyyEegGBYs
There's a reason Bowser has only made grunts since then.

[TigerClaw]

Clearly that is miscasting, Bowser can't charm the ladies no matter how hard he tries, which isn't a problem for Jack Black.
zliY-MrI0mY
Sorry not sorry. I do wish against all hope that Bowser will sing that to Peach in the movie, no matter how unlikely it is.
Jack Black can sing, So what if he did a song for the movie?

[drgon78]

I feel sorry for real voice actors losing work because of celebs and producers.

[Coola Yagami]

Honestly Chris Pratt will do an alright Mario if he tries to change his voice a bit and doesn't half ass it. I just hate celebrities voicing characters in animated movies. Jack Black as Bowser means he'll only be used for gags and he'll have a horrible voice. We'll have to wait and see if his take on Bowser will be worse than the ridiculous voice he was given in Sunshine
gnyyEegGBYs
There's a reason Bowser has only made grunts since then.

eh Bowser is kinda played for laughs. You kinda have to be if you're Mario's nemesis. It should work out.


But I do get your point. I want Chris Pratt and Jack Black to sound like Mario and Bowser, not Chris Pratt and Jack Black.

[sdp]

I'm really curious about the movie, Mario is basically an open canvas if you want to make a movie, you can get something like the live action Super Mario Bros movie which is good in its own right (https://miscrave.com/articles/super-mario-bros-movie/) or something generic like the super mario cartoons of the 80s and 90s (https://miscrave.com/articles/super-mario-cartoon-trilogy/). The games can go from more "action" like say Odyssey or Galaxy to extremely cartoony like in the spin-off games or an in between like the RPG games. It's a very flexible franchise.

I think Nintendo chose Illumination for being a smaller studio and they likely have more control over the direction of their character so despite not liking their movies I think it might be a good match. I do think it'll be mostly in the Wreck-it Ralph type of humor/story, nothing mind blowing but satisfying.

[neatoman]

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[Xav]

Apparently some people are upset that Mario isn't voiced by an Italian.
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/italian-backlash-against-chris-pratt-in-super-mario-bros-movie

[neatoman]

Apparently some people are upset that Mario isn't voiced by an Italian.
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/italian-backlash-against-chris-pratt-in-super-mario-bros-movie

But Charles Martinet, Peter Cullen and Walker Boone aren't either.

[frank_one]

I'm Italian and I'm not upset :)
I think they should have shown more respect to Charles Martinet and should have given him the role. He has been voicing Mario for so long, give the poor guy a chance!

[neatoman]

I'm Italian and I'm not upset :)
I think they should have shown more respect to Charles Martinet and should have given him the role. He has been voicing Mario for so long, give the poor guy a chance!

Well he does have a mystery role in this movie, so who knows who he will be voicing here? If it is a character from the games, I'm guessing Wario because he's the only character Martinet has been allowed to voice actual Dialogue for. Judging from his Wario performance, I guess the main reason Pratt was chosen instead (aside from celebrity status) might be that Martinet's Mario voices can be kind of grating for more than the generic sound clips.
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Martinet isn't a bad voice actor by any means, his voice can actually be rather pleasing. Paarthurnax in Skyrim isn't grating at all, so he can do voices that aren't overly cartoony. It's just that the Mario voice he usually does may not be all that pleasant in the long run, it's very high pitched.
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[The Deadman]

Apparently some people are upset that Mario isn't voiced by an Italian.
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/italian-backlash-against-chris-pratt-in-super-mario-bros-movie

I like how the people who are getting upset over this act like Mario had this big speaking role in the games when....he didnt. In fact, he barely spoke at all.

[Papenbrook]

Even in animated films, studios somehow need to justify an age gap between the female and male love interests.

Just, ... why?

[TigerClaw]

I like how the people who are getting upset over this act like Mario had this big speaking role in the games when....he didnt. In fact, he barely spoke at all.
These people seem to forget that Mario was speaking a lot on his 3 animated shows in the 90s. The Super Mario Super Show, Super Mario Bros 3, and Super Mario World.

Captain Lou Albano played the RL version and voiced the cartoon version of Mario from the Super Mario Super Show, He didn't voice the character in the other two shows.

[sdp]

You can argue that it was before Mario was under tight nintendo control and they gave people who licensed the IP more freedom. That's how we got those crazy nintendo character interpretations on Captain N cartoon (https://miscrave.com/articles/captain-n-characters/). Mario isn't the most talkative in games canon but he can clearly talk, it's not like Link where Nintendo has gone out of their way to make sure he never talks and I hope he never talks in a game. If they ever make a show or movie of course he would need to talk

[NinjaPug]

Never really understood why studios don't primarily cast voice actors for animated movies. Seems like wasted money to get a 'name' actor that probably won't give you as good of a performance. Kids don't care that Star-Lord is the voice of Mario. They're going to see it because it's Mario.

[TigerClaw]

Never really understood why studios don't primarily cast voice actors for animated movies. Seems like wasted money to get a 'name' actor that probably won't give you as good of a performance. Kids don't care that Star-Lord is the voice of Mario. They're going to see it because it's Mario.
The movie is going to be very comedic with the cast they have chosen, Also the reason why they selected them, Because they needed actors that can do different ranges of emotions through there own voices.

Jack Black as Bowser I think is going to be the scene stealer, Because Jack Black has a larger then life persona, So he's going to own that role.

[sdp]

Does the movie have the potential to be a huge hit? The Mario Brand has become quite big in the last few years since the Switch came out, it seems Nintendo finally shook that "for kids' phase and is now seen as cool to kids and nostalgic for adults. But this is also releasing at the same time as Avatar 2.

[NinjaPug]

The movie is going to be very comedic with the cast they have chosen, Also the reason why they selected them, Because they needed actors that can do different ranges of emotions through there own voices.

Jack Black as Bowser I think is going to be the scene stealer, Because Jack Black has a larger then life persona, So he's going to own that role.

What? Are you implying that traditional voice actors can't do that?

[ranger_scout]

This cast was unexpected. I am curious to see what they will bring to the characters.

[sdp]

Donkey Kong spin-off in development (https://www.ign.com/articles/donkey-kong-movie-starring-seth-rogen-in-the-works)

[The Deadman]

Donkey Kong spin-off in development (https://www.ign.com/articles/donkey-kong-movie-starring-seth-rogen-in-the-works)

Now this one doesnt even make sense. In the canon he doesnt speak english....

[sdp]

Now this one doesnt even make sense. In the canon he doesnt speak english....

Well we already knew he was going to speak because Seth Rogan is voicing him, this isn't meant to be canon with the games. I feel the Super Mario movie will be a tribute to the character, wreck it ralph style and mario goes on an adventure meeting all his frenemies over the decades. And however DK is portrayed there would follow on this spinoff. DK did speak in the DKC cartoons and all kongs basically speak in canon so why wouldn't he.

[Cure]

He talks at the end of DKC 3 about dreaming of a big pile of bananas. Come on, people.

[CyberCubed]

Now this one doesnt even make sense. In the canon he doesnt speak english....


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[ZariusTwo]

Pushed back to April 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/super-mario-bros-delays-release-1235135071/

[superstaff]

Pushed back to April 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/super-mario-bros-delays-release-1235135071/

Ugh. 2022 was looking to be a great movie year, but now they keep pushing everything further and further back.

I wouldn't be surprised if Mario and Spider-verse got pushed back to late 2023 or even 2024 at this rate.

[CyberCubed]

This is Miyamoto.

[TigerClaw]

The teaser trailer to premiere on Oct 6.
https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1572979829498122246

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FdRY0Q1XoAE35a8?format=jpg&name=medium

[TigerClaw]

Here's your first look at the CGI movie via the poster, The trailer will debut during a Nintendo Direct on Thursday.
https://twitter.com/supermariomovie/status/1577297788513173506
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1577297501408968706
Tune in at 1:05 p.m. PT on 10/6 for a #NintendoDirect: The Super Mario Bros. Movie presentation introducing the world premiere trailer for the upcoming film (no game information will be featured).

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FeOpvRIX0AA8YtJ?format=jpg&name=medium

This poster goes so hard.

[IMJ]

Thank God it's a CGi cartoon movie.

[Coola Yagami]

Thank God it's a CGi cartoon movie.

It was always gonna be. But I agree.

[CyberCubed]

I'm really hoping this turns out good.

[Anarchistguy]

Don't worry, people. They're gonna find a way to screw this up. Just watch.

[RetroReminiscence]

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/mario-bros-set-to-jump-to-big-screen-in-movie-deal-with-universals-illumination-1510675881

I’m super excited, and extremely worried at the same time ????

[Coola Yagami]

I’m super excited, and extremely worried at the same time ????

Same... Obviously it's gonna be a comedy, but let's see if the comedy will actually be funny.

[oldmanwinters]

Seems like an odd location to build a castle upon.

[neatoman]

Seems like an odd location to build a castle upon.

Well, in 64 it's surrounded by impassable hills.

[IMJ]

We know that the Mario cartoon worked relatively well in the 80's, so really this movie should have no problem in an animated form with the content.

[Leo656]

We know that the Mario cartoon worked relatively well in the 80's, so really this movie should have no problem in an animated form with the content.

People generally were not so much nitpicky crabs who couldn't wait for something to fail so they could take the piss out of it Back Then as they are Now. And yes, that includes me. :trazz:

The internet has removed any middle ground between Trash and Perfection and so everything nowadays MUST fit into one of either category, so I ain't holding out hope for a goddamn thing.

[drgon78]

Looks good so far.

[IMJ]

People generally were not so much nitpicky crabs who couldn't wait for something to fail so they could take the piss out of it Back Then as they are Now. And yes, that includes me. :trazz:

The internet has removed any middle ground between Trash and Perfection and so everything nowadays MUST fit into one of either category, so I ain't holding out hope for a goddamn thing.

Well... counter to that I'd say that Sonic wasn't high-art by any means but pulled it off well. And it even managed to be enjoyed while doing the dreaded "bring the character to a real Earth" thing....

[TigerClaw]

an image of Mario's face was leaked via a McDonalds employee.
https://twitter.com/ConnorEatsPants/status/1577529389146841088

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FeSCnj4XwAArILs?format=jpg&name=small

Overall his face is just like the games, with some slight changes.

[Autbot_Benz]

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[NinjaPug]

Looks fine. It's also going to make a bunch of money.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah. I mean, that looks like exactly the Super Mario Bros. movie you'd get strictly from going off the games and nothing else. I wasn't thinking this would be an origin story but here it is.

Would've been a neat touch if they brought back Leguizamo as Luigi.

[Leo656]

Haha, I actually really dig that!

Was just watching a little Super Mario Bros. Super Show to get ready for a podcast tomorrow, so this is a little serendipitous. Really amazing to see how far we've come. That looks really cool, I actually wanna see this now.

[Allio]

Visually, the movie looks fine. But then I remember that this is an illumination film and they have like only 2 good films under their belt.

[Sumac]

Looks good.
Knowing that Nin will keep their hands on a studio's neck to make a good adaptation, inspires me to think it might indeed a good CGI movie.

[drgon78]

Looks good so far.

[Andrew NDB]

It'll be like a hour and a half version of the Mario Odyssey/Galaxy/Sunshine/64 beginning and ending little movies so yeah, that's playing things pretty safe in terms of audience expectations.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Looks great:D

[CyberCubed]

It seems like they might be going for the original origin of Mario and Luigi being from Brooklyn from "the real world" and transporting to the Mushroom Kingdom. When Yoshi's Island came out on SNES in 1995 they retconned Mario/Luigi to being born in the Mushroom Kingdom as babies and the stork brought them to Yoshi where they had to escape Baby Bowser.

It seems this might be more along the line of the first origin, where Mario and Luigi worked as plumbers/carpenters in Brooklyn. Foreman Spike and the Wrecking Crew NES game were parts of this.

[Andrew NDB]

It seems like they might be going for the original origin of Mario and Luigi being from Brooklyn from "the real world" and transporting to the Mushroom Kingdom. When Yoshi's Island came out on SNES in 1995 they retconned Mario/Luigi to being born in the Mushroom Kingdom as babies and the stork brought them to Yoshi where they had to escape Baby Bowser.

It seems this might be more along the line of the first origin, where Mario and Luigi worked as plumbers/carpenters in Brooklyn. Foreman Spike and the Wrecking Crew NES game were parts of this.

For sure we'll get them as Brooklyn plumbers. Presumably they get sucked into a pipe and Mario goes one way and Luigi goes another way and they'll reunite halfway through the movie.

[oldmanwinters]

Never understood why Nintendo apparently felt the need to say Mario was NOT a plumber, by vocation.

EDIT: Oh, I guess they did backtrack?
https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/5/17081416/is-mario-still-a-plumber

[CyberCubed]

Mario Maker 2 and the hammer power up is basically a throwback to them being carpenters/construction workers in Wrecking Crew as well:

https://d1lss44hh2trtw.cloudfront.net/assets/article/2019/06/27/what-does-the-green-flag-mean-super-mario-maker-2_feature.jpg

This has all been back in the games for a long time.

Although apparently Nintendo thinks being a plumber, carpenter, and construction worker is all the same job. But then again Mario also plays golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, go-karts, and competes in the Olympics so Mario can do everything.

[ProphetofGanja]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/935195687237341245/1027999293388370000/20221007_134200.jpg

[Andrew NDB]

I definitely want this to do good, if for only the reason that it would light a fire under Nintendo to get Metroid and Zelda movies made.

[drgon78]

I agree Andrew NDB, I want it to succeed(and actually be good) so we can get stuff for Metroid, Zelda, etc.

[Powder]

It looks to be exactly what I had hoped it would be, & that never happens. I'm very excited for this! I could do without Mario looking a bit too Dreamworksy, but that's the kind of modernizing I can compromise with. Everything is ripped right out of the games, from what we've seen so far. Gorgeous.

[Leo656]

Right? My wife was pretty blown away by it, too. I definitely went from "No interest at all" to "Actually pretty excited" pretty quickly.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I'm definitely excited for this and no doubt Jack Black will sell this movie. Surprising that he actually sounds like Bowser would sound if he could talk. Way better than the voice acting in Mario Sunshine though not very hard to do. I figured Chris Pratt was going to use his regular voice for Mario but somewhat more Brooklyn like in the Super Show so I'm down. Though I need to hear more of Charlie Day as Luigi through another trailer. Not looking forward to Seth Rogen as DK though.

[Coola Yagami]

I agree Andrew NBD, I want it to succeed(and actually be good) so we can get stuff for Metroid, Zelda, etc.

You sure about that? Mario being a cartoon is one thing, but will they be able to resist making a Metroid movie where Samus isn't super-competent, flawless and every guy in the movie is either evil or stupid?

[Turo602]

You sure about that? Mario being a cartoon is one thing, but will they be able to resist making a Metroid movie where Samus isn't super-competent, flawless and every guy in the movie is either evil or stupid?

As opposed to Samus being a bumbling idiot? WTF?

[Andrew NDB]

You sure about that? Mario being a cartoon is one thing, but will they be able to resist making a Metroid movie where Samus isn't super-competent, flawless and every guy in the movie is either evil or stupid?

Based on the reports that Nintendo basically has their hands on the throats of the people making this and how that wouldn't be any different with future stuff, yes. I'm pretty sure of it. For all their short-sightedness, Nintendo is nothing if not consistent with The Brand™. Which, if we're talking about things like Mario and Zelda and Metroid... this is an inherently good thing.

Now, I'd love to see this evolve into live action endeavors but baby steps and all.

[CyberCubed]

The main problem with a Metroid movie is Samus is usually isolated from other humans and doesn't talk much in her games. It's just basically Samus alone on a planet fighting through random aliens most of the time. It would be hard to do a faithful adaption without Samus going along with some other Galactic Force members and then it'd be even more of a ripoff of Alien than a homage.

The entire Metroid franchise was a homage to the Alien movies. That's why Ridley was named that as a homage to Ripley from Alien as well as director Ridley Scott. I can see maybe a short anime-inspired show about Metroid, but it's hard to imagine a movie.

[Andrew NDB]

Give her a talking AI like Jarvis and we're good.

[Leo656]

A huge problem with adapting Samus is that she's essentially a cipher, someone for the audience to project their own personality onto - very common, in the early days of video games. She has none of her own, for the most part, and has very rarely been put into a position to display one... and when she has, people get salty about it.

Firstly, waaaaay back in the day she was a recurring secondary protagonist in the old Captain N comic books from Valiant, since the other characters from the cartoon like Simon and Icarus were in licensing hell and couldn't be carried over, but first-party Nintendo characters were fair game and so they had Samus show up a bunch, and by extension gave her a personality for the first time ever. And she was shifty, conniving, selfish, a bit arrogant, and she had the hots for Kevin and would get catty with Lana over it. And immediately, a lot of people were like "THAT ISN'T SAMUS!" Ummm... it's 1989, jackhole, and this comic book right here is the Very First Time you're seeing any of her "personality", and you're gonna say it's "wrong" because you had a bunch of stuff YOU made up in your head? Go home.

Fast forward to "Other M" and once again we have a different but still polarizing and off-putting personality transplant for Samus, and again, ALL of the complaints are "THAT'S NOT SAMUS!" despite... well, neither the Other M portrayal OR the Captain N portrayal overtly contradict anything we'd already "known" about her character... she didn't HAVE a "character", she was a mute in a space suit who could curl up in a ball, that was it. Every bit of her "personality" or character was stuff the kids playing the game(s) made up in their heads about who they WANTED her to be, and then when something "official" came along that went against that, they sh*t on it, and loudly.

So that would be a huge problem with ever doing a Metroid movie, if you were ever gonna have her out of the suit or even have any dialog. Lots and lots of people who just won't accept it unless she's basically a Chick Terminator, all stoic and bad-ass and whatnot. Which would be a boring-ass f*cking character to lead a movie but "THAT'S WHO SHE IS!" if you ask certain people who project a lot.

[TigerClaw]

A huge problem with adapting Samus is that she's essentially a cipher, someone for the audience to project their own personality onto - very common, in the early days of video games. She has none of her own, for the most part, and has very rarely been put into a position to display one... and when she has, people get salty about it.

Firstly, waaaaay back in the day she was a recurring secondary protagonist in the old Captain N comic books from Valiant, since the other characters from the cartoon like Simon and Icarus were in licensing hell and couldn't be carried over, but first-party Nintendo characters were fair game and so they had Samus show up a bunch, and by extension gave her a personality for the first time ever. And she was shifty, conniving, selfish, a bit arrogant, and she had the hots for Kevin and would get catty with Lana over it. And immediately, a lot of people were like "THAT ISN'T SAMUS!" Ummm... it's 1989, jackhole, and this comic book right here is the Very First Time you're seeing any of her "personality", and you're gonna say it's "wrong" because you had a bunch of stuff YOU made up in your head? Go home.

Fast forward to "Other M" and once again we have a different but still polarizing and off-putting personality transplant for Samus, and again, ALL of the complaints are "THAT'S NOT SAMUS!" despite... well, neither the Other M portrayal OR the Captain N portrayal overtly contradict anything we'd already "known" about her character... she didn't HAVE a "character", she was a mute in a space suit who could curl up in a ball, that was it. Every bit of her "personality" or character was stuff the kids playing the game(s) made up in their heads about who they WANTED her to be, and then when something "official" came along that went against that, they sh*t on it, and loudly.

So that would be a huge problem with ever doing a Metroid movie, if you were ever gonna have her out of the suit or even have any dialog. Lots and lots of people who just won't accept it unless she's basically a Chick Terminator, all stoic and bad-ass and whatnot. Which would be a boring-ass f*cking character to lead a movie but "THAT'S WHO SHE IS!" if you ask certain people who project a lot.
I'm one of the few who enjoyed Other M because of its cinematic approach, It was a nice change of pace from the other games that were 3D at the time, And this game was a combination of 3D and 2D, and I liked that Samus had dialogue in the game, I cannot relate to characters who hardly speak or never take off there helmets, They seem so one dimensional to me.

[Prowler]

No one commenting on the trailer that came out a few days ago?

Some people dislike Chris Pratt's Mario voice, but tbh Mario's default voice is very high pitched and more suitable for random one liners in video games. Him actually talking with people for an hour and a half in a movie with such voice could be a bit annoying to my ears.

Looks fun. It's animated, just like Super Mario should be. And it's not like it's a very hard series to adapt into an animated movie. I think it's going to be solid

[drgon78]

Movie looks like fun to me.

[ZariusTwo]

Just looks like cut scenes from a game I'd rather be playing.

[TigerClaw]

Nintendo is hosting another Direct for the Super Mario Bros movie, and will debut a second trailer.
https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/1597350002028064768?s=46&t=f-FiKnHeCfBg2wqiaMpZyQ

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FirpMDmaEAA-0o-?format=jpg&name=medium

[Autbot_Benz]

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[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Hm, not a bad trailer. I think the game Donkey Kong will be presented as a gladiatorial match Mario will have to take part in mid-movie, and the events of super Mario Kart and the first game will be presented as Mario training to be a hero. As to Peach, I liked her voice, personality, and design. This looks like an amazing film, I can't wait to see it.

[Turo602]

This is the exact kind of movie Sonic deserved. Hell, this is exactly how every video game movie should be approached. There's no f*cking question what this is based on and who it was made for. It's a celebration of Mario that's intelligent enough to understand that Mario has been relevant for generations and isn't just a reinvention for a mass audience who has grown out of touch with the brand since its heyday.

Though, I can definitely see why they got Chris Pratt to be Mario and I don't think I care for it too much. Mario doesn't seem to be the fearless hero he's usually portrayed as in the games and is instead just an everyman who needs to train and is getting the sh*t beat out of him constantly for jokes. While I don't mind the whole hero's journey approach too much, it's not what I would have done with Mario. But overall, still looks like a very fun movie for any fan of Mario.

[Coola Yagami]

This is the exact kind of movie Sonic deserved. Hell, this is exactly how every video game movie should be approached. There's no f*cking question what this is based on and who it was made for. It's a celebration of Mario that's intelligent enough to understand that Mario has been relevant for generations and isn't just a reinvention for a mass audience who has grown out of touch with the brand since its heyday.

Though, I can definitely see why they got Chris Pratt to be Mario and I don't think I care for it too much. Mario doesn't seem to be the fearless hero he's usually portrayed as in the games and is instead just an everyman who needs to train and is getting the sh*t beat out of him constantly for jokes. While I don't mind the whole hero's journey approach too much, it's not what I would have done with Mario. But overall, still looks like a very fun movie for any fan of Mario.

To be fair they would have to explain how an everyman overweight plumber from Brooklyn became the triple jumping hero he is today.

[Turo602]

To be fair they would have to explain how an everyman overweight plumber from Brooklyn became the triple jumping hero he is today.

I mean, sure. But then that's like trying to come up with some explanation for why Sonic is fast. No one has ever questioned what makes Sonic fast, he just is (though I'm sure some comic or some obscure info from somewhere already has) and we're here for it just like Super Mario should just be Super because that's the whole point. Again, it doesn't bother me too much, but it's not what I would have done, which doesn't really matter anyway.

[Coola Yagami]

I mean, sure. But then that's like trying to come up with some explanation for why Sonic is fast. No one has ever questioned what makes Sonic fast, he just is (though I'm sure some comic or some obscure info from somewhere already has) and we're here for it just like Super Mario should just be Super because that's the whole point. Again, it doesn't bother me too much, but it's not what I would have done, which doesn't really matter anyway.

Yeah but Sonic's speed is like his super power. And you get some leeway cause he's a talking animal guy.

Mario is a plumber dude from Brooklyn. All his 'powers' come from items and such. You gotta kinda explain how he can do the physical stuff.

Idk it just feels like at least some of it needs to be shown or explained. Something makes Mario who he is. Otherwise you can just go to the mushroom kingdom and start doing backflips without explanation.

[CyberCubed]

There's definitely some lore changing backstory here, assuming Mario and Donkey Kong fighting there is the first time they meet. I mean the movie doesn't have to be 1:1 with game lore so it doesn't matter, but not seeing Mario and DK (Cranky Kong), battling it out in New Donk City on a skyscraper when he saves Pauline is a bit different than the original origin. Pauline was on one of the posters so she is in the movie though, probably a minor cameo.

[Andrew NDB]

"Whoa, there's way less gravity here than on Earth!"

There, done.

[Coola Yagami]

"Whoa, there's way less gravity here than on Earth!"

There, done.

God dammit, you're right. Lmao. Didn't think of that.

[ProphetofGanja]

"Whoa, there's way less gravity here than on Earth!"

There, done.

:lol: that's actually pretty elegant

[Cowabung-Gal]

Wait a minute...

What if, it’s all just happening in Mario’s head?

What if he is just a regular plumber but one day he ate some mushrooms that were growing out from under a client’s toilet or out of the drain of the tub? And because he did that (for whatever reason), he’s hallucinating about traveling to the Mushroom Kingdom and saving the princess from a fire breathing turtle?

Just a theory.

[Turo602]

Wait a minute...

What if, it’s all just happening in Mario’s head?

What if he is just a regular plumber but one day he ate some mushrooms that were growing out from under a client’s toilet or out of the drain of the tub? And because he did that (for whatever reason), he’s hallucinating about traveling to the Mushroom Kingdom and saving the princess from a fire breathing turtle?

Just a theory.

So this?
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[drgon78]

Nice second trailer, can't wait to see this one.

[Powder]

Pratt's voice leaves something to be desired, but that aside, this is really shaping up to be what everyone wanted it to be. Faithful, fun, lovingly referential, I can't wait.

[ZariusTwo]

Wait a minute...

What if, it’s all just happening in Mario’s head?

So the whole film adapts the ending of Mario 2?

[Cowabung-Gal]

So the whole film adapts the ending of Mario 2?

Not just the film; the entire franchise. It would explain a lot. I mean, why does Mario eat mushrooms in the games?

[Coola Yagami]

I just feel bad that it seems Luigi is barely going to be in it. Most likely just the beginning until he gets captured and hopefully a strong third half after he's rescued. But that's gonna suck too cause Luigi is gonna miss out on all 'training'.

I know Luigi is the secondary character, he's literally just there so that some of the older games had a second player. The way games like Mario Galaxy and Mario Odyssey play out, it's clear they sometimes wish Mario never had a brother. But ****ing hell, this sucks that he's getting the shaft here too.

[DarkFell]

So, I came across these, and they gave me a chuckle.
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[Leo656]

Movie looks great to me, really looking forward to it.

[oldmanwinters]

Feels a little Super Mario 3D World with Princess showcasing some powerups. I'm optimistic.

[CyberCubed]

This movie is an adaption of Donkey Kong the Arcade game, Mario Bros., Wrecking Crew, and Super Mario Bros. 1 with some Mario Kart thrown in.

Hopefully they adapt Mario 3 next so we can see the Koopalings, then Mario World, then Super Mario 64, then Sunshine and Galaxy.

But I get the feeling they'll skip ahead to Galaxy in the sequel just to get Rosalina in a movie fast.

[oldmanwinters]

This movie is an adaption of Donkey Kong the Arcade game, Mario Bros., Wrecking Crew, and Super Mario Bros. 1 with some Mario Kart thrown in.

Hopefully they adapt Mario 3 next so we can see the Koopalings, then Mario World, then Super Mario 64, then Sunshine and Galaxy.

But I get the feeling they'll skip ahead to Galaxy in the sequel just to get Rosalina in a movie fast.

Saw the Tanooki suit already. But remember… SMB3 is canonically an elaborate stage play last I checked.

[Andrew NDB]

Saw the Tanooki suit already. But remember… SMB3 is canonically an elaborate stage play last I checked.

That you can lose lives in? With somebody in a Bowser suit? How does that make any sense?

[Leo656]

That you can lose lives in? With somebody in a Bowser suit? How does that make any sense?

Don't over think it bruh. It's-a Mario.

[CyberCubed]

The Mario universe has some of the deepest lore in all of gaming. Not only does it go over 40+ years of games, but it includes so many franchises and spinoffs and sub-series like Donkey Kong, Wario Land, Yoshi games, Luigi's Mansion, Mario Kart, all the sports spinoffs, and all the countless Mario games and RPG's.

Seriously the Mario universe is massive.

[oldmanwinters]

That you can lose lives in? With somebody in a Bowser suit? How does that make any sense?

Must be mistakes in rehearsal or outtakes if being recorded? The official production must be the one where you get it right all the way to the end! :tlol:

And perhaps the game presentation is at least inspired by a “true” Mushroom Kingdom event?

[Allio]

That you can lose lives in? With somebody in a Bowser suit? How does that make any sense?

The idea is that since Mario invites Bowser to parties, golfing, karting, tennis, etc, that the characters are just merely actors and the games simply being shows they put on with SMB3 being a “behind the curtain” type of game.

Like bowser is still a fire breathing turtle, but he is also Shakespearean. They merely show up and put on a show (main games) and after work they hang out.

[Coola Yagami]

The usual suspects on both sides are making assumptions based on how bad-ass the Princess acts in the trailer and how cowardly Luigi is.

The anti-woke is afraid the movie will be woke.

The woke bunch are all like 'LMAO WAIT TIL THE TRUMPERS SEE THAT LUIGI GOT KIDNAPPED INSTEAD OF THE PRINCESS LOL LOL LOL'

Honestly both sides sound like they have never ever played the games and have never seen the Super Mario Bros Super Show.

****ing normies, on both sides.

[IMJ]

If the movie is even as remotely solid as the first Sonic flick it's going to be great. And chances are it will be better because it takes place in the Kingdom and not on Earth.

I'd like to think that we are in for a sort of traditionally fun romp with modernized animation and humor.

[Andrew NDB]

If the movie is even as remotely solid as the first Sonic flick it's going to be great. And chances are it will be better because it takes place in the Kingdom and not on Earth.

We're going to get at least a little Earth.

[Turo602]

(Sorry, I mean no offense to the poster, but I've seen these kind of 'all of the fantastical stuff' theories on the internet so many times, with every work of fantasy fiction, it's gotten old.)

LMAO! Yes, I hate those "theories." It's just people saying "what if so and so was actually in a coma the whole time" with their only support for it being completely made up details that forcefully recontextualizes various character traits to fit into some completely brand new narrative that was never once hinted at in the work itself. It's always the same story, whether it's Batman, Family Guy, or even That 70s Show, and people pass it around like it's interesting or even onto something.

[IMJ]

with their only support for it being completely made up details that forcefully recontextualizes various character traits to fit into some completely brand new narrative that was never once hinted at in the work itself.

Turo - bro.... this was eloquent, man.

[Allio]

Personally I love those theories. But I also accepted they are just dump sh!tposts. Call me an edgy *uck but I’m a sucker for those terrible creepypastas

I Remember I made my own theory of “this character never existed,” though for that one it was for a character that was haphazardly inserted into a story she couldn’t exist in.

[IMJ]

Personally I love those theories. But I also accepted they are just dump sh!tposts. Call me an edgy *uck but I’m a sucker for those terrible creepypastas

I Remember I made my own theory of “this character never existed,” though for that one it was for a character that was haphazardly inserted into a story she couldn’t exist in.

I actually think the "Mario is actually high on Mushrooms and it's all in his head thing" was kicked around as a talking point between kids going as far back as when the NES was first released....

Goofy continuity extension is like a natural part of any fandom it seems...

[Coola Yagami]

I remember the Ed, Edd and Eddie one where someone posted the theory the reason you never see adults and they never leave the cul-de-sac is cause all those kids died years ago and are really just in purgatory.

[Allio]

Liked that one where it pointed out how like everyone had like different era outfits (since the creators wanted a timeless)

My personal favorites are the ones that uses the inconsistencies and gaps in the series to explain some messed up aspects.

One of the ones I did was one where this girl is revealed she was abducted from her family by the man that she now calls her father. But the series it’s from basically just sweeps dark stuff under the rug like that where the “abduction” is treated like “adoption.” It isn’t like the girl doesn’t know she was taken away from real parents, but the world she lives in she sees the man as her proper parent. In fact one day she will take a child from another family and call them hers.

[Leo656]

Looking around online and seeing tons of "I can't hear 'Mario', all I hear is Chris Pratt!" comments and how it's gonna ruin the movie.

Skim Wikipedia, come to a startling conclusion: I've legit never seen Chris Pratt in anything, ever. :lol: Never seen a single movie or TV show he was in, hardly even seen commercials for them since we usually mute commercials.

Well, that explains a lot about why his Mario voice doesn't annoy me, I guess. :lol: I can't be off-put or sick of a guy I've pretty much never even heard speak until now.

But yeah I assumed I'd seen him in something by now. Newp. Kind of shocking, honestly.

[TigerClaw]

The first clip from the movie was shown during the Game Awards.

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[TigerClaw]

a new TV spot got released that shows some new footage, Your first look at Mario in the Cat suit, and Seth Rogen as the voice of Donkey Kong.

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[oldmanwinters]

*meow*

*hahaha*

“DIE!”

Rogen’s DK is giving me serious Rosie O’Donnell/Disney’s Tarzan vibes.

[ranger_scout]

A new poster is here. I like that there are so many characters featured in it.

https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Super-Mario-Bros.-Movie-poster-656x1039.jpg

https://nintendoeverything.com/the-super-mario-bros-movie-official-poster-released/

[CyberCubed]

Everything about this looks so good. I just hope the story is entertaining enough for 80 minutes.

[drgon78]

Great looking poster.

80 minutes, is that the official movie length?

[TigerClaw]

Check out this TV commercial for Super Mario Bros Plumbing, They redid the theme from the show.

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[Autbot_Benz]

Check out this TV commercial for Super Mario Bros Plumbing, They redid the theme from the show.

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i called the phone number and you get a pre recorded message from Luigi telling you to text them at the same number and check out the website

[oldmanwinters]

They have a web site too!

https://www.smbplumbing.com/

And a phone number.

[TigerClaw]

On the page, If you click on the broken image on the bottom, It takes you to a 404 page with 3 pipes, Each pipe makes a sound, But if you click them in this sequence which is 2, 3, 1, It will play an orchestral version of the Super Mario Bros theme.

[drgon78]

Well that was a great drive through memory lane.

[Autbot_Benz]

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[TurtleManiac]

I’m really looking forward to this movie. It looks great so far. True to the source material. Even a SMB Super Show reference? Wow, I’m impressed.

[TurtleManiac]

Can’t wait to see it this week. About Peach though, I guess she isn’t the damsel in this movie, but instead it’s about saving Luigi?

I think it could work. I mean Peach was one of the heroes in SMB2 and also in the Super Show cartoon, although sometimes Koopa would kidnap her and they’d have to save her. But I could see it happening to Luigi also.

Although tbh, since it is the only Mario movie we’ve had in 30 years, I kinda would have preferred for Peach to be the damsel in distress and for it to be a classic origin story of Mario defeating Bowser to save Princess. But this just shows they have to go with the times, what’s current. It does seem like “damsels in distress” have been frowned upon by the woke crowd in recent years. I can’t help but wonder if Seth Rogen had any say in this, since he is involved in this movie and we saw the changes he made with the new TMNT movie. But they are also including some Mario Kart stuff in the movie which is one of my favorite Mario games so I think they can make it all work out.

All in all this movie looks really good and I’m actually excited to see it.

[TigerClaw]

New clip from the movie featuring Princess Peach.

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[Coola Yagami]

New clip from the movie featuring Princess Peach.

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Honestly, this would make sense in the terms of showing a first-timer Mario how the weirdness works in their world. Kinda wish we didn't have all the woke buzz terms and feminist stuff to taint this scene because it's plenty enjoyable without the behind-the-scenes nagging.

Apparently the VA for Peach is going on feminist tirades about her role. Hopefully her nonsense gets ignored and people can just go see the movie.

[CyberCubed]

I'm probably actually going to pay real money to see this in theaters. I don't think I've paid real money to watch a movie since last year with The Batman. But this looks good, and at worse, will be fun to look at.

But the first Mario movie in 25 years and true to the games with Miyamoto consulted on it and with good production values? This would have been my dream movie as a kid. If you showed anyone this movie in 1990 they would have been in heaven.

[oldmanwinters]

Honestly, this would make sense in the terms of showing a first-timer Mario how the weirdness works in their world. Kinda wish we didn't have all the woke buzz terms and feminist stuff to taint this scene because it's plenty enjoyable without the behind-the-scenes nagging.

Apparently the VA for Peach is going on feminist tirades about her role. Hopefully her nonsense gets ignored and people can just go see the movie.

According to some sources (unnamed, of course, haha) Nintendo pushed back against a hyper-feminist take on Peach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FlDy0f1Asg

[Sumac]

But the first Mario movie in 25 years and true to the games with Miyamoto consulted on it and with good production values? This would have been my dream movie as a kid. If you showed anyone this movie in 1990 they would have been in heaven.
Big N was on board with changes which were made for the original movie, so it is not sign of quality.

[AquaParade]

I'm really looking forward to checking this out at home.

I don't think I've been to the theater since The Batman either, Cubed. Wild. Probably the longest I've gone without going to a theater.

[Coola Yagami]

According to some sources (unnamed, of course, haha) Nintendo pushed back against a hyper-feminist take on Peach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FlDy0f1Asg

ehhhhh I wouldn't put it past modern Hollywood to try it. And Nintendo does seem like the type to stomp their foot down and say NO.

[oldmanwinters]

The RT critics are hating on it already:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4eqtWgN1Y8

[Storm Eagle]

According to some sources (unnamed, of course, haha) Nintendo pushed back against a hyper-feminist take on Peach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FlDy0f1Asg

Good on them, if that's true.

[IMJ]

The Japanese make this look so easy - and it should be. "No. It's our intellectual property and we are not doing an 'adaptation' or an 'interpretation'. We are putting our I.P. on screen, as-is. Thank you." And then you do that.

And if more companies and people kept doing that you'd find out quickly how relatively small this vocal and screaming group of manipulators really is.

[TurtleManiac]

In all fairness, Peach was the best player in SMB2, being able to fly and all, so while I’d prefer her as the damsel, it will probably be fine. It could have been much, much worse had the woke mob got their hands on it.

I know it’s a long shot, but that would be cool if they brought back Wart for this movie and have Peach fly around and throw vegetables at him.

Good on Japan for saying no to the woke mob. Who knows what kind of race swaps and gender swaps would have been done. I do wonder how Chris Pratt and Seth Rogen get along behind the scenes. Seth is hardcore liberal, and Chris I believe is conservative.

[oldmanwinters]

https://i.imgur.com/GdlwpQ7.jpg

https://twitter.com/AP/status/1643450909316243456

In all fairness, Peach was the best player in SMB2, being able to fly and all, so while I’d prefer her as the damsel, it will probably be fine. It could have been much, much worse had the woke mob got their hands on it.

I know it’s a long shot, but that would be cool if they brought back Wart for this movie and have Peach fly around and throw vegetables at him.

Good on Japan for saying no to the woke mob. Who knows what kind of race swaps and gender swaps would have been done. I do wonder how Chris Pratt and Seth Rogen get along behind the scenes. Seth is hardcore liberal, and Chris I believe is conservative.

Yesterday, I received in the mail my much-sought after copy of the manga adaptation of "Super Mario Bros USA" (which is our SMB2), and it is some WILD stuff! Peach has a huge role in the book too, using full use of her femininity to help save the Subcon kingdom (assuming it wasn't all just a dream).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32y2jyLaPLY
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hF0_ICeA0Sg03pUf5pcya4tiY7tQn55R/view

[neatoman]

Alright, I've seen it. Without spoiling anything, the plot is essentially just what you see in the trailers, there really isn't much to it. It really is as simple as "Mario ends up in the Mushroom Kingdom and must help Peach recruit Donkey Kong to defeat Bowser, because he is holding Luigi prisoner and has a Star". Overall, the movie feels really half-baked and is operating on video game logic to an absurd degree.

It's kind of hard to spoil this movie because the plot just isn't interesting, it's mostly just references that falls into spoiler territory, and even then much of that are things you just assume would be in this movie anyway. Here's what little there is to "spoil":

The only thing in this entire movie that I would consider relevant as an actual spoiler is the fact it establishes that Peach is alien to the world of the Mushroom Kingdom. She arrived there as a baby and Mario speculates that she might be from his world but this is not confirmed, so assume this might be set up for a sequel and that she may actually be from some other world entirely.

Bower wants to marry Peach because he has a crush on her and is even composing a love song dedicated to her. He barely interacts with Mario and the only reason he has a problem with him is because he's afraid Peach might be romantically involved with him, seemingly just on the basis that he's another human.

Mario's own world has a bunch of references to the less wacky or fantastical Nintendo games. Based on the first scene we see him in, I would assume he's intended to be from the world of Punch-Out, as he's a pizzeria with celebrity photos of Punch-Out characters.

What sets the movie off is that Mario and Luigi has recently left their jobs as demolition workers for Spike to become plumbers, which their parents and siblings(?) think was a bad idea because they had a stable job. So in order to prove themselves, they decide to fix some flooding problem that leads to them discover a pipe system to the Mushroom Kingdom. By the end it's revealed this problem was caused by a Yoshi egg which is treated like a set-up for a sequel, but we saw Yoshis in the movie so I don't really understand what makes that important.

Donkey Kong is effectively treated like Mario's shonen manga rival. You know, Mario being an unexpected victor over him, so as a result he feels the need to prove himself superior at all times. The Kong army team up doesn't really amount to much because the Koopas prevent them reaching the Mushroom Kingdom by destroying the rainbow bridge and end up holding Cranky prisoner. The Kongs are mostly just generic primates, the only ones I recognised aside from DK and Cranky were Diddy, Dixie and Chunky.

The climax of the movie has Mario and Luigi use the Star Bowser took to gain invincibility and defeat him by punching him, then making him eat a mini mushroom they can keep him small and imprisoned.

Beyond that, it really is just references like Mario playing Kid Icarus.

If my spoilers felt like they were disjointed and like it was just a bunch of random details, that's because I'm really not joking when I say there isn't much to spoil. The trailers really do give away like 90% of the actual plot.

[drgon78]

I saw the movie this morning, enjoyed it, hope it gets sequels. In another week or so I will see it again in theaters.

[Coola Yagami]

Either way I'm sure it's gonna a cool and fun movie. Gonna take my bro and the potential love interest to go see it in a few weeks.

[Barkworm]

I was thinking about going to the cinema since it looks so colourful and fun but the reviews I've read sound like there's just nothing really creative about it. The film simply uses the source material for a 90 minute streak of fan-service. Which is fine if you're into that kind of thing but I'd rather watch something original.

[neatoman]

I was thinking about going to the cinema since it looks so colourful and fun but the reviews I've read sound like there's just nothing really creative about it. The film simply uses the source material for a 90 minute streak of fan-service. Which is fine if you're into that kind of thing but I'd rather watch something original.

I can confirm that this is correct.

[Barkworm]

Thanks for the confirmation. We'll rather watch "My neighbor Totoro" for the billionth time, lol.

[Coola Yagami]

I was thinking about going to the cinema since it looks so colourful and fun but the reviews I've read sound like there's just nothing really creative about it. The film simply uses the source material for a 90 minute streak of fan-service. Which is fine if you're into that kind of thing but I'd rather watch something original.

To be honest though.... 'something original' would be the original 1993 Mario movie. Actually sticking to the source material is something original.

[ssjup81]

Either way I'm sure it's gonna a cool and fun movie. Gonna take my bro and the potential love interest to go see it in a few weeks.I’m looking forward to it. Shall we hold hands during? :P

[IMJ]

To be honest though.... 'something original' would be the original 1993 Mario movie. Actually sticking to the source material is something original.

Exactly. complaining about not having your "expectations subverted" by a Mario Bros movie is cafe-'n-coffee-yuppie-life at it's peak. :roll:

[Coola Yagami]

It's like with TMNT. Doing a direct and serious Mirage adaptation is the only thing they haven't tried in cinema.

[TurtleManiac]

Every big screen adaptation will have something to complain about but it can still be a good movie. Example the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie, great movie all around, but I hated how they made Raiden look, long gray hair instead of the triangle hat from the games. But it didn’t ruin the movie for me, it was still a great movie all around. I’m sure hearing Seth Rogen’s voice in the Mario movie will be annoying, but the trailers look so good I don’t think it will ruin the movie for me. Gonna see it this weekend.

[Barkworm]

Exactly. complaining about not having your "expectations subverted" by a Mario Bros movie is cafe-'n-coffee-yuppie-life at it's peak. :roll:
Oh you. Always so angry. See, I'm not complaining, I just said I'm not into this type of adaptation. If that makes me whatever kind of yuppie you'd like me to be, I'll be here enjoying my coffee. Just so you know, I grind the beans manually.

[neatoman]

Hey, I found an image that perfectly encapsulates how Donkey Kong is characterised in this movie:
https://scontent.fbma5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/118914239_319257786164864_995507113515615216_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=oYlmFZdvydkAX_IXeaz&_nc_oc=AQnruDZJhXg4n3ZIPwpjeyU_Jyt10VuyeliWlscFRkn RceG6pBCV3S8wo_LJfT8ORxg&_nc_ht=scontent.fbma5-1.fna&oh=00_AfB_B_w1hy8-OfAeA9PbiDToCJO6DCYyVQQ4a07LbShj4Q&oe=645690EF

[IMJ]

Oh you. Always so angry. See, I'm not complaining, I just said I'm not into this type of adaptation. If that makes me whatever kind of yuppie you'd like me to be, I'll be here enjoying my coffee. Just so you know, I grind the beans manually.

I have an electric grinder. It saves me a fortune on coffee. At home.

[Barkworm]

I have an electric grinder. It saves me a fortune on coffee. At home.
Same here or did you think I grind coffee beans at a café? If there is that kind of yuppie (who go to a cafe to pay for coffee they have to grind themselves), I'm all for you hating on them.

[IMJ]

Same here or did you think I grind coffee beans at a café? If there is that kind of yuppie (who go to a cafe to pay for coffee they have to grind themselves), I'm all for you hating on them.

:lol:8):lol:

[Andrew NDB]

It's like with TMNT. Doing a direct and serious Mirage adaptation is the only thing they haven't tried in cinema.

https://media.giphy.com/media/M4oGeOtvCl7nW/giphy.gif

[Xav]

John Leguizamo is boycotting the movie for not including a Latin character.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/super-mario-bros-movie-chris-pratt-john-leguizamo-b2315822.html

[Sumac]

John Leguizamo is boycotting the movie for not including a Latin character.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/super-mario-bros-movie-chris-pratt-john-leguizamo-b2315822.html
Another "star" gone mad?

[IMJ]

John Leguizamo is boycotting the movie for not including a Latin character.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/super-mario-bros-movie-chris-pratt-john-leguizamo-b2315822.html

So basically he wants to culturally appropriate Mario Bros because they cast him as an Italian guy in the 90's and he mistook it for "Latinx rep".

[oldmanwinters]

So basically he wants to culturally appropriate Mario Bros because they cast him as an Italian guy in the 90's and he mistook it for "Latinx rep".

:tlol::tlol::tlol::tlol:

And Hoskins was English but the perfect Mario for 1990. Because he was a great actor!

[ssjup81]

John Leguizamo is boycotting the movie for not including a Latin character.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/super-mario-bros-movie-chris-pratt-john-leguizamo-b2315822.html

Aw, John I like you and used to have a fangirl crush on you back in the day, but come on! There are no Latin characters in Mario and it’s all animated anyway. Focus on that other movie you were promoting that sounded okay that does have Latin representation. It’s an original work.

Maybe the true reason for the saltiness is that he wanted to voice Luigi and the studios turned him down. :trazz:

[IMJ]

:tlol::tlol::tlol::tlol:

And Hoskins was English but the perfect Mario for 1990. Because he was a great actor!

Yeah man, he really was a great actor!

Aw, John I like you and used to have a fangirl crush on you back in the day, but come on! There are no Latin characters in Mario and it’s all animated anyway. Focus on that other movie you were promoting that sounded okay that does have Latin representation. It’s an original work.

Maybe the true reason for the saltiness is that he wanted to voice Luigi and the studios turned him down. :trazz:

I remember every girl I knew in High School thought the same thing - guy was a heartbreaker when he was younger. Now? Now he's just another vocal dip$#!( projecting tantrums instead of any real message.

[TigerClaw]

The Jack Black song in the movie has an official music video.

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[Galactus]

I find the discord about this movie from a...shall we say a certain section of people to be completely schizophrenic.

On the one hand you've get half of them making youtube videos about how the movie is failing because the critics don't like it and that it's a sign that even the industry is rejecting woke. That Nintendo (allegedly) didn't push back hard enough on the empowered girl boss Peach and that it's trying to brainwash kids to reject to reject traditional gender roles since they have to rescue Luigi instead of Peach.

On the other hand you've got the other half of this same group making youtube videos that the movie the movie is greatly succeeding because of it's box office and audience score and that the critics can't stand it because it's anti woke, Nintendo did the correct thing by (allegedly) pushing back on girl boss Peach. That the Nintendo Cinematic Universe will replace the failing MCU.

I haven't seen it myself yet but the discourse around it is pretty wild for what looks to me like a completely apolitical movie. Proof that people will see woke in anything and twist it to whatever agenda they want to push.

[Andrew NDB]

It's "anti-woke" because it's apolitical? That's dumb. An "anti-woke" would be like a movie that attacks and makes fun of a bunch of woke talking points and "not diverse enough" stuff within the movie. An apolitical movie is just called "a normal movie."

[Galactus]

It's "anti-woke" because it's apolitical? That's dumb. An "anti-woke" would be like a movie that attacks and makes fun of a bunch of woke talking points and "not diverse enough" stuff within the movie. An apolitical movie is just called "a normal movie."

Full disclosure; I think there are few works that are ever truly apolitical. A creation is always going to reflect the views of it's author(s) even if it's done unconsciously. In this case I'd say there is an agenda with the portrayal of Princess Peach being more capable..which is fine. Yes, it's an agenda but only a minor from what I've seen and heard from people whose word I trust. Plus there is basis in the games for her not always having to be rescued and her featuring in the action, it makes sense in the story she'd initially be more capable than Mario since she's more experienced operating in this world etc. It's fine.

Beyond that very minor thing I don't personally see anything other than a movie that wants to just entertain. That however doesn't seem to be the opinion of many righty tubers who see it either as a successful rejection of woke or a flop because it embraces woke. Weird but I think that's were we are in this culture wars crap.

[Cowabung-Gal]

It's "anti-woke" because it's apolitical? That's dumb. An "anti-woke" would be like a movie that attacks and makes fun of a bunch of woke talking points and "not diverse enough" stuff within the movie. An apolitical movie is just called "a normal movie."

They hate “normal” things. If you’re having fun, then you’re obviously not fretting over social injustice.

My stepdad and I are gonna go see it tomorrow. I’m mainly seeing it for Chris Pratt. ;)

[Sumac]

Full disclosure; I think there are few works that are ever truly apolitical. A creation is always going to reflect the views of it's author(s) even if it's done unconsciously.
"Everything is political" is almost as vile as "death of the author" post-modernist ****.

If you can't process what does it mean, when people say "movie is political", then you might need to take few years in school and touch grass and talk to normal people outside of your freaky commie bubble.

In general, "EveRYtHinG iS pOLiTicAL" is thinly disguised way to say "everything SHOULD support my agenda and if it doesn't - it not worthy of money and attention and authors should be ashamed of themselves and repent!".
The same logic preached by commies and nazis of all kinds. You are fitting that company, you know?

[Coola Yagami]

I’m looking forward to it. Shall we hold hands during? :P

That remains to be seen.

[Coola Yagami]

They hate “normal” things. If you’re having fun, then you’re obviously not fretting over social injustice.

My stepdad and I are gonna go see it tomorrow. I’m mainly seeing it for Chris Pratt. ;)

Lefties were pissed that Godzilla VS Kong didn't have any political messaging anywhere and that 'these kinds of dumb movies are only made for Trump supporters'. Like they were legit mad a movie that made bank about a dinosaur fighting a giant ape didn't push any sort of political agenda. I mean I'm not calling it a masterpiece by any means, but we got to see a dinosaur fight a giant ape, and then both of them team up to fight a robot dinosaur. You get what you paid for and it was fun.

The woke see anything 'apolitical' as 'anti-woke'.

[Sumac]

Lefties were pissed that Godzilla VS Kong didn't have any political messaging anywhere and that 'these kinds of dumb movies are only made for Trump supporters'. Like they were legit mad a movie that made bank about a dinosaur fighting a giant ape didn't push any sort of political agenda. I mean I'm not calling it a masterpiece by any means, but we got to see a dinosaur fight a giant ape, and then both of them team up to fight a robot dinosaur. You get what you paid for and it was fun.

The woke see anything 'apolitical' as 'anti-woke'.
Or how they hated Aelita doing better than, whatever, woke garbage was in cinema back then, even though it was exclusively fault of the woke garbage movie, being bad.

But, yeah, like typical commie zealots they hate everything which doesn't promote their **** ideology. Which is basically everything. And they hate fun, because, fun means people are not thinking DEEP THOUGHTS ABOUT FATE OF THE WORLD AND SUPPORTING THEIR IDIOLOGY.

[Coola Yagami]

Or how they hated Aelita doing better than, whatever, woke garbage was in cinema back then, even though it was exclusively fault of the woke garbage movie, being bad.
[/B]

Especially when their whole thing was having a leading woman in an action movie. Your whole argument falls apart when it becomes a matter of 'well.... yeah, BUT NOT THAT ONE'. If the woke really meant what they say, they should be happy that Aelita, a female-led action movie did great at the box office.

[Sumac]

Especially when their whole thing was having a leading woman in an action movie. Your whole argument falls apart when it becomes a matter of 'well.... yeah, BUT NOT THAT ONE'. If the woke really meant what they say, they should be happy that Aelita, a female-led action movie did great at the box office.
But no-one said: "this is the greatest movie ever, which will make women as most amazing the best ever!" and without that SJW don't know what to think.

[Coola Yagami]

But no-one said: "this is the greatest movie ever, which will make women as most amazing the best ever!" and without that SJW don't know what to think.

Exactly, because those types have to learn to let movies be movies. Enough with this 'very important movie' ********. Make it actually good first.

[Sabacooza]

A few years back the sjw freaks were pitting Birds of Prey against Alita. Alita won but apparently not enough to get a sequel.

[Andrew NDB]

I was going to see it in theaters... IF my daughter wanted to see it. She does not.

[Coola Yagami]

I was going to see it in theaters... IF my daughter wanted to see it. She does not.

Oh? She was never big on Mario?

[Andrew NDB]

Oh? She was never big on Mario?

She was. Many hours spent on Mario Odyssey and Mario Party on Switch. And Smash Bros. if that counts.

[Coola Yagami]

She was. Many hours spent on Mario Odyssey and Mario Party on Switch. And Smash Bros. if that counts.

I guess was is the operative word here. I mean, throw in Mario Kart and this movie was made for her.

[Andrew NDB]

I guess was is the operative word here. I mean, throw in Mario Kart and this movie was made for her.

Oh, that one too.

[Cowabung-Gal]

It was a cute enjoyable movie.

Though in my opinion it should’ve ended with Peach kissing Mario on the cheek like in the games.

[Andrew NDB]

Lefties were pissed that Godzilla VS Kong didn't have any political messaging anywhere and that 'these kinds of dumb movies are only made for Trump supporters'. Like they were legit mad a movie that made bank about a dinosaur fighting a giant ape didn't push any sort of political agenda. I mean I'm not calling it a masterpiece by any means, but we got to see a dinosaur fight a giant ape, and then both of them team up to fight a robot dinosaur. You get what you paid for and it was fun.

The woke see anything 'apolitical' as 'anti-woke'.

Like Top Gun: Maverick, when it was devoid of any SJW anything. The best they could do was going after it as a "pro-war" movie, even though the movie was literally about stopping a war before one began.

[oldmanwinters]

Went to see it at 1:30 today and the theatre screen room was packed tighter than anything I can remember. Looked like an entire elementary school came out for it!

[Sumac]

Like Top Gun: Maverick, when it was devoid of any SJW anything. The best they could do was going after it as a "pro-war" movie, even though the movie was literally about stopping a war before one began.
But it doesn't show American Military like complete monsters and it is a horrible crime in the eyes of progressive freaks.
One would question, how those idiots plan to defend themselves in case of attack from another country. I doubt enemy would care much about being canceled on Twatter.

[ssjup81]

That remains to be seen.Okay, okay, but it will be fun to hold hands during the movie. You know you wouldn't mind it you romantic, you. :P Like Top Gun: Maverick, when it was devoid of any SJW anything. The best they could do was going after it as a "pro-war" movie, even though the movie was literally about stopping a war before one began.You know, one thing that popped up in regards to the original Top Gun was how Maverick acted towards what's-her-name's character and how it was a bit chauvinistic and sexual harassment-ish. Of course back then, no one would've thought much of it. Now, the fact that people are complaining that the movie is "pro-war" seems kind of...well, stupid. It's like they see a movie with "war" elements and just assumethe movie is about that without actually reading a synopsis or even watching the movie. Ridiculous. -_-

[CyberCubed]

I haven't seen it yet, but what brings a tear to my eye is Mario is still just as popular now in the 2020's as it was back in the 80's and 90's when we grew up with Mario. Just stop to think how Mario has remained relevant for over 30+ years to entire generations of children.

My very first game was Super Mario Bros. 1 on NES in 1987, it amazes me I could play that as a kid and kids in the year 2023 are still playing Mario, and the games remain just as good as ever too. Nintendo really has an all-star evergreen franchise like this.

[ranger_scout]

I saw the movie yesterday and it was a lot of fun. There are numerous Easter eggs as references to both the classic and recent video games as well as the TV cartoon shows. Video game lovers young and old are most likely to have a good time.


Some of the stuff near the end felt like it copied a few Disney movies like Pinocchio and Finding Nemo where two important characters, in this instance it was Mario and Donkey Kong, get swallowed by a large sea creature, and 2019's Aladdin where a princess agrees to marry the main villain if he agrees to not to hurt someone she really cares about and her people as well. As Jasmine did with Jafar, Peach is able to escape this fate at the altar by tricking Bowser.

I liked that we got to see Mario and Luigi's entire family and Peach's backstory too. Yoshi's little cameo in the post-credits scene was great and I can't wait to see what he will do in a sequel.

[Andrew NDB]

But, yeah, like typical commie zealots they hate everything which doesn't promote their **** ideology. Which is basically everything. And they hate fun, because, fun means people are not thinking DEEP THOUGHTS ABOUT FATE OF THE WORLD AND SUPPORTING THEIR IDIOLOGY.

I've actually never heard it put that succinctly, but that's absolutely true. They hate fun. In terms of entertainment at large. If it's just purely "fun," that means an opportunity has been missed for ________ (any variable of "the message," be it LGBTQ stuff or messaging about climate change, information about how races are marginalized or preyed on by cops, etc.) and this seems to piss them off. As if studios put out movies that are just "fun," well, then I guess "their silence is deafening!" and so forth.

[Sumac]

I've actually never heard it put that succinctly, but that's absolutely true. They hate fun. In terms of entertainment at large. If it's just purely "fun," that means an opportunity has been missed for ________ (any variable of "the message," be it LGBTQ stuff or messaging about climate change, information about how races are marginalized or preyed on by cops, etc.) and this seems to piss them off. As if studios put out movies that are just "fun," well, then I guess "their silence is deafening!" and so forth.
It is one of the core tenets of any totalitarian religion / ideology - everything that doesn't promote their ideology is not good and should be prohibited. Which is why real-life Communism and modern Leftism has much more common with religions rather than political movements.

[Coola Yagami]

It is one of the core tenets of any totalitarian religion / ideology - everything that doesn't promote their ideology is not good and should be prohibited. Which is why real-life Communism and modern Leftism has much more common with religions rather than political movements.

Reminds me of the inner working of Jehova's Witnesses where everything absolutely MUST be tied to their religion somehow.

[NeonTurtledude]

I saw the mario movie yesterday and it was very enjoyable, the animation and music was nice and I liked the character designs

[Shark_Blade]

Damn I love the movie a lot, can’t get enough how badass Peach is that I made an art too.

Princess Peach training course

https://i.imgur.com/hfJwwBy.jpg
https://www.deviantart.com/turbotails06/art/Princess-Peach-Training-Course-957925663

[NeonTurtledude]

that's incredible dude, full of colour and very expressive

[Coola Yagami]

Okay, okay, but it will be fun to hold hands during the movie. You know you wouldn't mind it you romantic, you. :P

Eh, we'll see what the magic 8 ball says. ;)

[Shark_Blade]

Can’t wait for this movie to be released digitally so I can rewatch again and again. It does have some pacing issue but overall the movie makes me very happy. :tlove:
that's incredible dude, full of colour and very expressive

Thank you very much man. :tlove:

[Storm Eagle]

It was a cute enjoyable movie.

Though in my opinion it should’ve ended with Peach kissing Mario on the cheek like in the games.

Which reminds me. I was expecting a "so long, King Bowser" when Mario and Luigi were fighting Bowser at the end. Especially at the part where they swung him around and tossed him.

I just got back from seeing it. It was an enjoyable movie, albeit simple, but it was fun spotting all of the Easter eggs. I plan on getting a copy of the movie when it comes out on home video, and I'll be watching it to see if there are any others I might have missed.

On a side note, this is my first time setting foot in a theater since 2013, when I saw Iron Man 3. My friend and I saw the SMB movie in IMAX.

[Zulithe]

Saw it last weekend. Story-wise it's very ordinary, and sticks to the standard formula you might imagine, and a lot of the action moments break out in all the same songs you've heard in movies 30+ times, but they know their main audience is kids who won't be able to pick up on this stuff so I guess, whatever. But that doesn't mean it's not lazy.

But it is very pretty and I like the characters and references. And Jack Black as Bowser was great, and I loved his original song. It's kinda like a kid version of the Tenacious D classic "f**k her gently" which I was very amused by. Of course I wish Kyle Gass had a cameo, that would have been the cherry on top.

I hope in the sequel we get more Luigi, less DK (or no DK), and Peach gets toned down a little cause the whole girl boss thing was way overdone, considering she's not like that at all in any of the games.

I hope Nintendo does more film and tv adaptations after the success here. I know many want Metroid, that'd be cool, but personally I really would like to see a good Zelda movie or tv series or anime before I die.

[Shark_Blade]

Did another art of the movie. The dad pissed me off he only likes Mario when he saved the city.


Mario is done with his toxic dad

https://i.imgur.com/bhxJdos.jpg
https://www.deviantart.com/turbotails06/art/Mario-is-done-with-his-toxic-dad-958314972

[neatoman]

Yeah that line did bother me a bit, I don't really get why starting a plumbing business is a "crazy dream", it's not like it's a high risk business.

[Coola Yagami]

Yeah that line did bother me a bit, I don't really get why starting a plumbing business is a "crazy dream", it's not like it's a high risk business.

Probably cause they left a job as employees to take a chance and go into business for themselves. That's always a risk.

[neatoman]

Probably cause they left a job as employees to take a chance and go into business for themselves. That's always a risk.

I know that, it's just that there is a difference between starting a business with a niche slient base or require long-term planning, and a business that deals in standard maintenance. It's not like Mario has a low chance of doing reasonably well because there will always be plenty of clients for such a business but the line implies he is likely to outright fail.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I saw the first showing when it was released and I enjoyed it. I didn't expect much out of the plot but the easter eggs and the fan service did not disappoint. Definitely have stuff for those who grew up during the NES era of Nintendo. Was I the only one who though the Migration trailer had me thinking we're getting a Duck Hunt movie next?

Can’t wait for this movie to be released digitally so I can rewatch again and again. It does have some pacing issue but overall the movie makes me very happy.

I mean why not watch the movie again and again while it's in theaters?:tlol:

[Coola Yagami]

Okay, okay, but it will be fun to hold hands during the movie. You know you wouldn't mind it you romantic, you.


In light of recent events and much consideration it has been determined that hand-holding is allowed.

[TurtleManiac]

Great movie, saw it twice now this is the first movie in years that I actually wanted to go see in theatres, let alone twice. Hearing the Mario Rap song from the old cartoon was a nostalgia trip, and the CG was amazing. Sure the story could have been better with Peach as the damsel, but still I’m good with it, considering today’s woke standards, this movie is gold.

There’s definitely potential for sequels, I heard that it beat Frozen 2 box office records. Also this opens the door for more Nintendo and video game franchise movies. Perhaps a MegaMan movie some day?

[ssjup81]

In light of recent events and much consideration it has been determined that hand-holding is allowed.In light of the recent events it was definitely determined that our handholding was allowed and even more glad that we both enjoyed it and the movie. :)

I’ll give my full opinion on the movie itself later when I have more time.

[triplexxx]

Just saw with friends, first time at theater in a few years, only go for social occasions, was a nice charming movie, story, voice acting, animation...loved it, fun and definitely worthwhile. Wonder why Daisy wasn't in, she'll probably be in sequel, probably Wario too, so my friend believes.

[Shark_Blade]

Sure the story could have been better with Peach as the damsel, but still I’m good with it, considering today’s woke standards, this movie is gold.
Funny that in the interviews people made such a huge deal of her not being a damsel in distress anymore (it’s Luigi now who needs help! Groundbreaking!11 “never been done before”) when at the end she still is that distressed damsel - she was forced to marry Bowser, her kingdom is under siege and she needed help fighting against them. But oddly enough people kept quiet on that damsel in distress part, as if they dont want to acknowledge it. Is it now the woke culture of female characters must be OP nowadays who needs no man?

I’m not saying the movie is wrong here because it’s not, it’s just the way people/culture reaction to it.

[ranger_scout]

Funny that in the interviews people made such a huge deal of her not being a damsel in distress anymore (it’s Luigi now who needs help! Groundbreaking!11 “never been done before”) when at the end she still is that distressed damsel - she was forced to marry Bowser, her kingdom is under siege and she needed help fighting against them. But oddly enough people kept quiet on that damsel in distress part, as if they dont want to acknowledge it. Is it now the woke culture of female characters must be OP nowadays who needs no man?

I’m not saying the movie is wrong here because it’s not, it’s just the way people/culture reaction to it.

She was still able to escape on her own with a little bit of help from Toad by using the ice flower in the boquet. She also told Bowser, "Did you honestly think I'd marry you?" So, it might've been part of a plan.

[TurtleManiac]

Funny that in the interviews people made such a huge deal of her not being a damsel in distress anymore (it’s Luigi now who needs help! Groundbreaking!11 “never been done before”) when at the end she still is that distressed damsel - she was forced to marry Bowser, her kingdom is under siege and she needed help fighting against them. But oddly enough people kept quiet on that damsel in distress part, as if they dont want to acknowledge it. Is it now the woke culture of female characters must be OP nowadays who needs no man?

I’m not saying the movie is wrong here because it’s not, it’s just the way people/culture reaction to it.

Reportedly they wanted to make Peach even more of a “girl boss” and a stronger female character, but Nintendo and Japan said no to that.

The movie does seem to use alot of reference from the SMB Super Show cartoon. That exact plot about Peach marrying Bowser even was featured, Princess Toadstool being forced to marry King Koopa in order to free her people, in the episode “Do you Princess Toadstool take this Koopa”:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pCHfe75nrvc&pp=ygUpZG8geW91IHByaW5jZXNzIHRvYWRzdG9vbCB0YWtlIHR oaXMga29vcGE%3D

Seeing this movie re-ignited my interest in the Mario universe, been watching the old cartoons they’re free on Tubi and I also had the DVD sets.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Makes me wanna track down the infamous 1993 movie. Hell given it's been 30 years why not re-release it. It's one of the "it's so bad it's good, developed a cult following" type movies

[Xav]

The movie does seem to use alot of reference from the SMB Super Show cartoon. That exact plot about Peach marrying Bowser even was featured, Princess Toadstool being forced to marry King Koopa in order to free her people, in the episode “Do you Princess Toadstool take this Koopa”:Bowsers been trying to marry Peach since at least the 1986 anime. It isn't exactly a plot point exclusive to the Super Show.

[CyberCubed]

The movie is coming to streaming May 16th apparently, and has already leaked on some sites.

Does anyone else think Peach sounded a lot like Sarah Michelle Gellar at certain parts? If I didn't know who voiced Peach, I would assume it was her. It's weird the voice is so similar at parts.

[ZariusTwo]

Bowsers been trying to marry Peach since at least the 1986 anime. It isn't exactly a plot point exclusive to the Super Show.

There's a lot of theories out there by fans Peach lets herself be captured so much by Bowser because it's a kink of theirs and that they're actually in love. I know that'll never be the official reason, but it's wild enough to work.

[TheCanadiandrome]

The movie is coming to streaming May 16th apparently, and has already leaked on some sites.

Does anyone else think Peach sounded a lot like Sarah Michelle Gellar at certain parts? If I didn't know who voiced Peach, I would assume it was her. It's weird the voice is so similar at parts.

Weird. Ya know tonight marked my third time seeing the movie and that thought didn’t occur. Tbh, she also kinda sounded like Kaley Cuoco

[ranger_scout]

The film just surpassed Frozen to become the second highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide behind Frozen II.

https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/super-mario-bros-movie-surpasses-frozen-second-biggest-animated-film-1235632448/

[IMJ]

The film just surpassed Frozen to become the second highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide behind Frozen II.

https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/super-mario-bros-movie-surpasses-frozen-second-biggest-animated-film-1235632448/

It must be because Peach was "empowered" in the movie. Because that sells tickets.....

Funny that in the interviews people made such a huge deal of her not being a damsel in distress anymore (it’s Luigi now who needs help! Groundbreaking!11 “never been done before”) when at the end she still is that distressed damsel

Oh wait......

[Powder]

Princess Peach was just fine. It was a great movie overall & I'm so excited that Mario bested so many other properties at the box office. Very eager for more.