Super Mario Bros animated movie from Illumination

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Sumac

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]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

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]

Originally Posted by Sumac

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.

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Princess Peach training course


https://www.deviantart.com/turbotail...urse-957925663

[NeonTurtledude]

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

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by ssjup81

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

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.

Originally Posted by NeonTurtledude

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

Thank you very much man.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

It was a cute enjoyable movie.

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Mario is done with his toxic dad


https://www.deviantart.com/turbotail...-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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

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?

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by ssjup81

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]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

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]

Originally Posted by TurtleManiac

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.