The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review - A Masterpiece 30 Years in the Making
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- The Super Mario Bros. is here and we've seen it! After 30 years, Mario has returned to the silver screen, and it's worth the wait.
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We know there's no Mario Movie footage in the review, but unfortunately our upload of the review was demonetized for including footage from the trailers. Sorry!
Of course. Some things never change with Nintendo.
Wait from the trailers?! Shouldn't that be fair game? Since any soul can and probably has seen. Nintendo why? Either way great review so watching it a second time isn't an issue for me at least.
"Get-a fucked."
-Mario Maromariano
Was peach a Mary Sue and was mario a incompetent idiot ? Also did Peach save the day ?
Reupload without trailer footage
It's so sweet that Iwata got an honourary credit in the credits at the end. Made me smile
A movie so nice he reviewed it twice!
Is thst a New York reference 🤨?
Nice to hear so many positive things about the movie. It's also really great that the animation industry recently is having a better understanding on how to make good adaptations based on video games.
Not only that, but aside from The Mario Movie, other animated films that are potentially coming out this year so far like Ruby Gillman, Across the Spiderverse, and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem are looking pretty solid imo.
so many positive things but there are also many negative things.
I'm worried.
@@THGMR-ox7sd yeah it’s sitting at 46% in rotten tomatoes…
@@DSxGoldSilver
Critics are being stingy like with the sonic movies. Probably cause it isn’t trying to be political.
@@THGMR-ox7sd Didn't The Angry Birds movie get like 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, but aside from the toilet humor, others said it was actually a pretty good film? Same with the Detective Pikachu movie.
I tend to take others opinions with a grain of salt, and make my own judgements afterwards. Otherwise I'll end up going into something with blind hype, or crushing disappointment.
@@tjlnintendo yeah, but Mario’s reception has been far worse so far.
The film is a triumph for Miyamoto and Nintendo. Very glad to see its fantastic performance at the box office, it is very well deserved.
I've just come back from watching it, as i expected, I cried tears of joy. As a fan seeing and hearing all the references just brings a smile to my face. I am so happy we saw a full origin story even possibly referencing the 90's version, as I've always had an actual liking for it.
I saw it in the latin american dub and I think the voices are great, even Charles dubs himself as JumpMan (not for the father, at least not that I could tell myself). I felt the delivery to be superb and fitting. I'll be watching it on the original english dub soon, really want to hear Jack Balck's and Charlie Day's delivery.
The amount of love and attention to detail put into what we’ve seen in the trailer guarantees a quality outing, even if the plot stays fairly simple. Checking it out this weekend!
Looks like a safe launch into the Mario movie series.
The next one will probably be some kind of a totally new adventure that will actually focus on the story and development of characters.
Just saw this movie last night, opening night. The showing was sold out, theater was packed full of fans with some in cosplay. This film was perfect and well worth the wait! Nothing but applause at the end from the audience.
Wow! This is the first positive review I've seen and you make it sound like the Citizen Kane of video game adaptations.
I’m entirely excited and looking forward to seeing this movie tomorrow, almost as much if not more so tha when the first Sonic movie released. While it’s gotten mixed reviews from critics, just like Detective Pikachu and the aforementioned Sonic movies, this seems like a movie made for the fans, not the stuffy reviewers who most likely haven’t picked up a Nintendo game in decades. And since it seems like most fans have enjoyed the movie and had a blast with it based on the LA premiere, then that’s all that really matters to me personally. I’m also entirely glad that Nintendo meticulously made sure to faithfully adapt their movie to the big screen after the disastrous 90s Mario Bros movie made them decide to never have any adaptations of their properties again. With just a few short hours until the movie’s release, I only have one thing to say: let’s a-go!
After seeing it myself and sorting out my feelings, I see this movie as a thrill ride for kids and Nintendo fans. From the moment Mario and Luigi enter the Mushroom Kingdom, it's just "go, go, go!" with visual spectacle, action, and Nintendo references. If that's all you're looking for, then it's a fun watch. But if you're looking for plot, character development, narrative, or getting anything else out of it other than a thrill, then this ain't it. Like the visual design and Nintendo references are great and all, but it's a pretty shallow experience otherwise. I don't know, maybe it's my own fault for expecting anything else from a Mario movie, considering Mario isn't exactly known for telling complex stories.
And I have to heavily disagree when Steve said his worries of the film being too child-friendly and having nothing for adults was unfounded. It was 100% founded. This is a kid's films. Not a family film, but a kid's film. It's "turn your brain off" entertainment.
It’s a generic kids movie with Mario set dressing
I did watch this movie 7 months ago when it came out and It was a decent film but it's definitely not high art cinema and if were talking about other animated films its defiantly not on par with animated movies like Pixar's Toy Story trilogy or Ghibli's Spirited Away but as a huge fan of the Super Mario franchises, I found it to be at the very least an enjoyable film from start to finish.
I guess I so worried about this film since Illumination was making this film and I'm one of those people who absolutely hates Illumination and their movies (except the first Despicable Me) their probably one of the most corporate and cynical people working in animated film world right now and there animation is extremely cheap and budget friendly sure the texturing looks nice but their animation and characters designs are beyond dull and boring, and their movies have predictable messages and stories that feel like it was written by a corporate group rather than actual artists it's just junk food entertainment for the mind, good art should respect it audiences whether it be for either kids or adults but Illumination’s movies only appeal to the lowest common denominator possible and it pisses me off that crap movies like this do well but meanwhile more creative and unique animated films only do modestly at the box office.
Another worry I had with this film is Mario as a character because Mario is as his core a blank slate and these type characters only work in Video Games since its meant to emersed you into the experience but in movie it doesn't work since your main character has to have more personality and depth to make the film's story progress because if you don't then you're left with a film that's pretty shallow and devoid of any content.
Another problem I had with this film was the plot was extremely simplistically and I know people are going to defend this point and say "oh its Mario the stories have always been simplistic" but this is a film not video game two completely different mediums.
I guess I'm more critical on films than I am games because when it comes to games to a certain degree you get as much out of it as you put in but with a movie it's a more passive experience so in my mind it has to hold up to higher scrutiny.
One of my favorite childhood actors is voicing one of my favorite villains I can't wait to see this movie tomorrow especially in 3d
Its a right step on moving forward In the right direction and Incase some still satsyifed with this movie, you guys/gals can always read the original Nintendo Power Comic It was based on all those years ago.
Not to mention the Super Show cartoon. Which many disregard as well.
Seems like a pretty decent film. I'd say its up there with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as the 2 greatest video game movies ever.
idk about Sonic 2, but the Sonic OVA yea lol
@@aflacmcquacc nah Sonic 2 definitely is up there. But the OVA is as well.
Ain't no way you called Sonic 2 the greatest video game movie lol. Shit made Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel look like Empire Strikes Back
@@Tinix_Ty what? When did we all start hating the new sonic films? I thought they were pretty good. Internet is so fickle
@@darudesandstrom1067 Alotta folks like them but me personally, I found the script specifically for Sonic 2 to be complete trash and an absolute sludge fest compared to the first one which I found really enjoyable. To me, the second one felt like a direct to dvd Thomas movie or something along the sort. 🤷♂️ The Mario movie though, watched it and it genunially made me proud to be a Mario fan for how well put together it was in every aspect. Not even joking, an actual 10/10 for me lol
Love seeing this review, again!
This is such a beautiful review. I'm happy to see we shared similar experience of euphoria while watching this film. Steve, the way you spoke of the Mario movie brought a tear to my eye. Thank you!
Calling it now - the two characters that Charles Marinet voices are Wario and Waluigi
You are unfortunately wrong, it would've been funny, tho
I’m only really going into this to see all the references and the gorgeous animation. If it entertains me at all slightly then that’s a bonus, not going for a complex narrative
I wonder if I should see either Ben Affleck’s Air (2023) or the Super Mario Bros Movies (2023).
Saw it yesterday and loved it. Chris was great and I forgot it was him. You should read the interview today with the owner of illumination and how he’s in shock. Sone really great insight on how it all started and how it was working with Nintendo since they weren’t involved in the first movie but now they are.
I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this film. I was even more surprised how little Chris Pratts voice bothered me after the first five minutes.
Any fan of mario will enjoy this, I’m sure of it. I’d be hesitant to call it a masterpiece though lol
We really throw the word "masterpiece" out pretty often when its Nintendo related here huh lol
Im sure its a solid movie, this just feels hyperbolic
Compared to the original movie it basically becomes one
Probably because GVG is a video game review channel and doesn’t seem to be interested in movie culture.
@@maxtubb8560 I mean thats fine, but them reviewing one movie a year or something and then calling this "a masterpiece" just makes them look incredibly biased and kind of silly. It also adds ammo for others to say "people worship Nintendo no matter the output"
GVG strikes me as being uncultured about anything that isn’t video games.
Yeah, especially after seeing some other reviews online, Idk... this feels super biased, I hope the movie is good but I don't think it's THAT good, I'm honestly glad I've seen some counter opinions so my expectations don't get unreasonably high based only on this review.
I grew up with Mario and Nintendo and I've been a fan of the franchise since I was 8 years old and I'm still am today.
I've already just seen the super Mario bros movie yesterday and must say without question, it is by far the most awesome film that I ever experienced since the 1993 live action, it was way better that it delivered exactly that was in the game franchise and it was epic. Screw the film critics, the film was amazing hands down. 🍄🌟
Never underestimate the Nintendo fans
Feel like this reveals a bit too much for a review.
Not going to lie, i thought you privated the movie out of fear of breaking some embargo, despite not even a day since you saw the private premiere of the movie. kind of weird that you're vague about Foreman Spike, the Paratroopa Captain and the Yoshis. unless Spike gets transformed by Kamek (as a callback to Yoshi's Island, and to give Bowser's backstory of transforming Toads to blocks to him) and transforms Spike into a koopa paratroopa? could possibly explain the spiked winged blue shell.
I’m sure I’ll enjoy it but I really doubt I’ll think it’s a masterpiece.
Mario 64 is a good example
@@JeskidoYT yeah m64 sucks ass
No it will be a masterpiece
That's where your wrong
wrong. will wash both godfathers and citizen kane. movie of the century
Already the best line ~ 0:55
Having that scene with THAT scene had me and my fellow gaming friends singing along
It’s so so fuckin awesome to see something made with passion and not for money.
Dennis Hopper wasn't done justice
Monkey, Bob-omb
Sounds great! The movie hasn't come out in Japan yet, but I'm looking forward to it. It's the first movie, so I assume they wanted to pave things out with the story rather than try something overly new. It's too early to tell, but I have a feeling they'll start trying new things with the story in the sequels.
Wow!
The critics are mad because they wanted a fine film based on a game, the fans are happy because they got a game realized into a film
I just got back from seeing it and I gotta say this is the best video game movie I've ever seen
Thing is, when it comes to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it does appeal more to kids in a general sense, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, especially since the movie itself is so jam-packed with references and homages to the original video game series. You can tell that this was a movie made by Mario fans for Mario fans, and their love and passion for the series shows. The only hiccup in that regard is whenever the movie uses non-Mario songs; the score itself is fantastic, faithfully adapting music from across the Mario series in fitting ways throughout the feature... but then there are non-video game songs that pop up here and there, and it just feels so bizarre and out of left field for a movie like this, though it DOES seem like the kind of thing an Illumination production would do otherwise. The "I Need a Hero" montage was fine on it's own, but when Take On Me, Mr. Blue Sky, and that one Kill Bill song played, it just felt... off. Like I was thinking to myself "why is this here?" I also thought the movie felt a bit rushed when it came to introducing characters and establishing their relationships with other characters. I would have liked more time to let the movie breath and let us get to know the characters more. It works fine enough as is, but it definitely could have been better in that regard.
That said, I basically loved everything else. Chris Pratt didn't bother me at all as Mario, and Seth Rogen was fantastic as Donkey Kong, I loved him in the role almost as much as Jack Black as Bowser! I also REALLY loved the characters Charles Martinet played, no spoilers for who they are, but I found one of his roles to be INCREDIBLY fitting! The story is very simple, which is what I expected it to be, but there ARE a few twists that I wasn't fully expecting, even beyond Rainbow Road. Still, if you're looking for intricate and deep plots, this movie isn't for you. It's a straight-forward story of Mario, Princess Peach, Toad, and others fighting against the evil Bowser, which is all it needs to be, in my opinion.
One last thing, and it's definitely a me thing in that regard, minor spoilers ahead: one of the first things we learned about The Super Mario Bros. Movie was that Sebastian Maniscalco would be playing "Mario and Luigi's boss" Foreman Spike. Since then, we've seen almost NOTHING of Spike in the various trailers and clips they've released. Upon seeing the movie, I can see why, because Spike's role is ultimate kind of minor, so minor that I think you could remove his scenes and nothing would change all that much. And yet not only is he in this movie, his voice actor Sebastian Maniscalco got top billing alongside the rest of the main cast (or at least alongside Keven Michael Richardson and Fred Armisen). It just feels so odd, especially given how very, very, VERY few people nowadays even knows who Foreman Spike is. The fact that they dug so deep with this guy and cast him with a good actor/comedian just goes to show how much they love everything that is Mario and wanted this to be the definitive Mario movie, and in my opinion, it worked spectacularly! I just hope this means Foreman Spike will show up in games more.
Wait, didn’t you upload this yesterday???
Went up before the embargo
While overall it's still child friendly. For a Mario franchise it's surprisingly dark
Not a perfect movie, but a near perfect adaptation for sure. It is great for fans, and given how many people are fans of Mario, I think it's gonna do just fine. Nintendo Cinematic Universe, here we come!
Did we watch the same movie? I mean, the movie was a ton of fun, but this feels blind to the many faults of the movie. I just feel like my opinion of the movie is so divorced from this review and a bit alienated.
I mean this comment as a difference of opinion and hope it doesn't come off as too negative.
Great review Steve I agree and don’t buy any negative reviews sure the story is simple but the love and detail put into this Mario movie makes it great and memorable. So for fans like me nothing wrong with this film it is a nostalgia gem worth watching and treasuring so need to get another ticket to see again real soon.
I thought to follow up the movie, why don't Nintendo make an open world video game out of it, a Super Mario Odyssey kind of game. It goes along with how the movie went and it can also have side quests similar to the way Odyssey was. I think this would be an instant hit and will definitely benefit Nintendo!
Thanks for the review, I'm going to watch this with my family
I've been getting a bit teary-eyed from the promos and trailers and even this video. I'm not ready lol
Let the feeling flow, brother, you will cry but your soul will feel thankful!
Awesome Review and Awesome Movie! 10/10! I had forgotten that movie can actually be a ton of fun!
Unfortunately can't comment about the English voices since I watched it in Italian (looking forward to rewatching it with those and Japanese ones when the DVD comes out), but couldn't agree more with the rest of the review, as a big Mario fan this movie was such a joy despite the simpler story (which to be fair is typical of most Mario games) thanks to the attention to detail and all the love to the Mario series as a whole, not just the games, and even some other classic Nintendo franchises!
This movie was great. Literally the only criticism I have was the unnecessary pop songs but they didn’t even make it worse or distract from the movie for the most part
It was a decent 7/10 movie. You got to have low standards to call it a masterpiece lol.
He’s right though
Absolutely LOVED the movie
now i gotta sound like keegan michael key’s toad impression and not make mine sound like odysseys
Whats up with the background music. I cant focuse on the review because the Music is to high
Awesome review. I'm so hyped to see this movie!
I want a Smash Bros film. Look out MCU.
I just don't see that happening.
I wouldn't call it a masterpiece by any stretch of the word. Good, not great...the sequel if they're making one should be better and have more character development and inclusion of Luigi.
Am I crazy? I thought it was pretty mediocre.
It’s funny how Charles is in the movie, and often gives a better performance than Chris with what little lines he has.
Was he Mario’s dad? I was so confused or was he just the guy playing jump man
@@gbr4732 Both
I had a great time watching it, did I feel like the pacing was super bizarre and weird and could’ve been handled a lot better? Definitely. Was I crying at PrincessPeach the entire time? 1000%. The animation was beautiful and crisp, the world building was beautiful and the set pieces incredible. I wish they were utilised a lot more and we got to see more of the happenings of different things, but I did enjoy it. The references were overwhelming in a great way, but also annoying in some aspects. Like just let me see it all for myself, not mention every little thing, but I also get they were catering to so many different audiences with this. I think the sequel will be even better, im seeing it again tomorrow lol IM SO EXCITED FOR PRINCESS PEACHH
you know that charles martinet also has a normal voice? :P
Couldn’t agree more Steve!!! The movie was fantastic!!
i thought nintendo wanted this movie to appeal to a wider audience not only just mario fans..
metacritic has this at 49 and other sights are just as bad to say this is a masterpiece you are delusional dude..
It is a masterpiece. If youre looking for some complex story then this isnt for you. If youre looking for easter eggs, fan service, beautiful animation, and a fun time then you will love this movie but if youre not a nintendo fan you could probably skip it. 9/10
@@theretroinggamer1630 i thought nintendo was hoping this movie would appeal to a wider audience...not just only mario fans..
@@roseforyoubabe I mean the audience is children/families/nintendo fans. Not every movie is for everyone
@@roseforyoubabe what’s this? You thought a video game movie would try to appeal to most people and not just video game fans? Big mistake expecting that from any video game adaptation into a show or movie.
eh
I appreciate this review but I recommend against telling the entire story as part of your review.
always hated the simplified “oh gamers just liked so and so cuz of nostalgia and reference bait,” argument but man am I seeing quite the evidence for it now.
maybe My trust in illumination and Nintendo higher ups is just too low, but I sincerely do not believe you.
I watch the movie 5 It's amazing😮😮😮😮🎆🎇✨️🎆🎇
Review spoilers lol
How did you watch the Movie? It doesn't enter Theaters until tomorrow.
Review embargo
@@Random-ri5gz that doesn't answer there question at all. @gamer1288 they were invited to the premiere
The movie is getting absolutely slammed by critics so idk who to believe. A lot of the complaints about the plot and writing sounds pretty par for the course from Illimunitation. I feel like dreamworks or Pixar would’ve taken better care of this franchise
Noooooooooooooooo, pisar would made trash
Critics always bash videogame movies. Nothing new.
I mean from the reviews Ive seen it probably doesn't deserve to be slammed by critics, but calling this a masterpiece aint it
@@PantsaBear ever watch the original movie you would know why
I value the opinions of just a few critics and all of them are enjoying or loving this movie. And the gaming circles I follow adore it, so I'm all for it!
the movie reviews are awful what is this guy smoking
Bruh have you seen the movie?
i had no intention of watching this movie but the critics reviews are usually spot on..
@@roseforyoubabe Are they? Critics lambasted The Thing back in 1982.
And you know what? Even Roger Ebert can suck it with that one, the movie fucking ROCKS.
I don't know how spot on they are here, but critics should be taken with a pinch of salt.
@@roseforyoubabe those same critics that thought cat Mario was new to the movie?
@@roseforyoubabe that is literally the opposite of true
love it when the gaming news channel I follow randomly shills for something really bad lmao
You seen the movie?
bro acting like they've seen the movie
This movie is amazing!
Dude shut up with the spoilers
Masterpiece, eh? Chris Pratt has mentioned that a lot of love was put into this film and that he would know as someone who takes his kids to see so many animated movies. If even you guys agree with it, I must be in for a great time eventually.
@Text331 get out you stupid bot.
1st
why did y'all use beta footage of Mario Odyssey for this review lol
check the pin
the fact that nintendo did not let this out to be reviewed until movie day shows they know it was not a good movie
he is either getting paid for the review or he is cultist like those who love pokemon and cant see anything bad about mario..
Rottentomatoes is currently sitting at 46% with 52 critic reviews, so I wonder how authentic this review really is.
Some of the reviews complained about Cat Mario as if it was made up for the movie so you should probably split expectations down the middle.
Did you read the bad reviews? Absolutely hilarious lmao. I love that they kept this as fan service.
Yet Rotten Tomatoes gave it mixed reviews for literally no reason. I swear that site is dead.
Well, Rotten Tomatoes doesn't "give" reviews. It's a collection of critics from different sites. As for no reason, you gotta actually read the reviews haha
They gave it a 45 without even knowing who mario is lmfao
@@froostgmd5287 Rotten Tomatoes isn't a person man. And they didn't give it a 45. That 45% means 45% of critics enjoyed the movie. That's what it means.
@@froostgmd5287 I’m pretty sure that’s the only reason
@@GamingWithMe “Grammatically, they is used as a plural pronoun, a word that's used to describe multiple people, places, or things” -google
I’m not talking about one person 💀
It wasn’t that good.
Thanks for spoiling how good it is in the title. I really tried hard to avoid reviews so I could go in with zero expectations, I guess I should have unsubbed
Well if you stayed around for the actual review you'd have gathered this is pretty clearly a paid/sponsered video. Not saying it's bad, but it's not a masterpiece by any stretch
Then why did you watch it?
@@SoraFan23 I didn’t
@@trapez77 Then your comment made no sense.
What kind of weird comment is this? You’re mad that they said the movie was good in the title?
Jesus Christ at least write spoilers in the title
From what I’m getting from people telling me, apparently Peach is gonna be pretty much just a strong female warrior with little of her girly personality, this is EXACTLY what I was afraid of from the beginning… DAISY should of been used from the very start…. Can’t believe they ruined Peach… That strong side really wasn’t necessary… She should of stayed just sweet and innocent…….
To be fair she was like this in the Super Mario Adventures Comics.
I’d rather have this than Peach just being the typical damsel in distress she usually is.
"Fierce, powerful leader." Is that all she is? Is she the dreaded girl-boss everyone feared? Or did Nintendo pull the breaks on this nonsense?
So many critics are trashing this movie. The writing is on the wall for Nintendo they're dying like sega
The hell are you going on about?
I imagine you're probably a bot or out of touch, but I've barely seen any critics "Trashing" this movie. And plus, even if this movie sold absolutely 0 tickets and made $0, Nintendo would still be completely fine. Nintendo's latest console and it's best selling game are both in the Top 5 bestsellers for Consoles and Video Games of all time. They're far from dying, lol.
You people are so out of touch
@@MarioMamTess they almost died during WiiU bruh
@@TheOneNamedMrLife huh? Read the critics online they're trashing this movie
was Mario an incompetent idiot, was Peach a Mary Sue ? Also did Peach save the day ?