Review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) by Sonkisfast — 10 Apr 2023

The Mario Movie is a blast to watch from start to finish. Nintendo has put their heart and soul into the Mario series, and this movie is simply a love letter to Nintendo and Mario fans across the globe.

While someone who is not a big fan of the Mario series will not get a big chunk of the references, a true Mario fanatic (such as myself), well get them. From the Giant Eels from Super Mario 64, to the Sand Kingdom from Odyssey, and even the DK Rap, this movie is filled to the brim with sneaky Mario references.

The story, while somewhat simple, works well for Mario, as the storyline of most Mario games is somewhat simple. While Chris Pratt was not the best choice, he did a serviceable job as our red plumber.

Charlie Day, Seth Rogan, and Jack Black steal the show here with their performances as Luigi, Donkey Kong, and Bowser respectfully. The finale of the movie is amazing, and the music is stellar. Like people said, "This movie is not for reviewers, its for the players.