The Latest animated version based on the 80’s video game is breaking the box office this Easter Weekend. It brought in over 146 million its debut weekend as people flocked to see the fun loving brothers that made being a plumber cool.
The film follows the storyline of Mario and Luigi branching off on their own with their own plumbing business. When they attempt to save Brooklyn from a massive water leak, they find themselves stumbling on another universe, one that can only be reached by a green pipe. The only thing is the inseperable brothers find themselves in to different locations: the mushroom kingdom and the darker realm where evil Bowser is plotting to destroy the mushroom kingdom and take Princess Peach as his bride.
All in all, at an hour thirty minute runtime, Super Mario Brothers is definitely a movie for all ages. It brings nostalgia to fans who grew up in the early Mario Brothers days. There are clear easter eggs as the film explores a variety of classic Nintendo games including the original Super Mario Brothers as well as Donkey Kong and Mario Kart to name a few. That with the stellar soundtrack containing various iconic nintendo themes mixed with a little AC/DC and of course Jack Black as Bowser singing a heartfelt ballad to Princess Peach. One might find a little cheesiness, but it definitely holds its own to the beloved franchise.
The film also stars Guardians‘ Chris Pratt as Mario and Charlie Day as Luigi as the two excel in their vocal talents. Both actors capture the feeling and movement of the characters on screen where you actually feel as though they are really there on screen. Equally, Anya Taylor-Joy who voices Peach exceptionally does an awesome job of embracing the character from the first moment.
Furthermore the graphics and animation is completely out of this world. They have a unique way of capturing the game aspect and really drawing people in to the movie. It’s as if you are in an augmented reality that you don’t want to leave as they introduce nearly every mainstream Mario character from the original game. Even Yoshi makes a unique appearance, just make sure you stay til the very end otherwise you will miss that as well as Bowser serenading one last time.
Super Mario Brothers came out in theaters April 7, just two months prior to the first Super Nintendo World opening in the United States. It is currently playing in one near you. See it then go visit in person the next time you plan your Universal Studios Hollywood vacation.