The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
84%RT Audience Score: 96%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally arrived, and it’s a delightful romp through the Mushroom Kingdom that will leave both fans of the classic video game franchise and newcomers alike with a smile on their face. While some critics have criticized the film for its lack of depth and overstimulating visuals, it’s important to remember that this is a movie based on a video game, not a Shakespearean tragedy. The real star of the show is Jack Black’s hilarious turn as Bowser, which is worth the price of admission alone. So grab your power-ups and get ready for a fun-filled adventure that will transport you to a world of pure imagination.
The Super Mario Bros. movie is like a pizza with all the toppings – it’s a bit of a mess, but it’s still delicious. Sure, the plot is generic and the characters are a bit one-dimensional, but it’s a blast to see Mario and Luigi on the big screen. And let’s not forget about Jack Black as Bowser – he steals the show! This movie may not be high art, but it’s a fun ride for fans of the game and anyone looking for a good time. Just don’t go in expecting Citizen Kane.
Production Company(ies)
Game/Toy Adaptation, Illumination, Nintendo, Underground, Universal Pictures
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Paris, France
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 32m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, Japan
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Kids & family/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, written by Matthew Fogel, Kids & family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, PG rating, produced by Christopher Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto, Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Nintendo, $353.2M box office, Dolby Atmos, DTS, Dolby Digital sound mix, Digital 2.39:1 aspect ratio, reviewed by Peter Travers, John Wilmes, Dylan Roth, tt stern-enzi, Wenlei Ma, Wendy Ide, Adam Olinger, Collin Garbarino, Rubén Rosario, Jason Escamilla, J Don Birnam
Worldwide gross: $1,219,644,164
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $539,490,720
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $48,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $48,000,000
Production budget ranking: 825
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $25,848,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Anya Taylor-Joy – Princess Peach Voice
Charlie Day – Luigi Voice
Jack Black – Bowser Voice
Keegan-Michael Key – Toad Voice
Seth Rogen – Donkey Kong Voice
Director – Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Producer – Christopher Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
Writer – Matthew Fogel
Production Co – Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Nintendo
Distributor – Universal Pictures
Sound Mix – Dolby Atmos, DTS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio – Digital 2.39:1
Director(s)
Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Writer(s)
Matthew Fogel
Producer(s)
Christopher Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (246) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (145) | Rotten (101)
This lively computer-animated take on the video game just opened and it’s already the biggest box-office smash of 2023. Despite lapses into dull and disposable, it’s also a godsend for parents seeking family entertainment for the 5-year-old in all of us.
April 21, 2023
Peter Travers
ABC News
TOP CRITIC
Among the many errors of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, screenwriter Matthew Fogel plops him and his brother Luigi into a milquetoast Brooklyn family that doubts them and disrespects their small-business dreams.
April 15, 2023
John Wilmes
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
It is the laziest possible version of a Mario movie, and for most viewers, young and old, that’ll be totally acceptable.
April 12, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Dylan Roth
Observer
TOP CRITIC
The sneaky surprise here is Jack Black playing Bowser… he’s hilarious.
April 11, 2023 | Rating: A
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
The whole package is a deranged mishmash of overstimulating elements.
April 10, 2023 | Rating: 1.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
A frantic Easter egg hunt of a film that does the bare minimum to please its loyal existing fanbase.
April 9, 2023 | Rating: 1/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
I’m not sure what high-art some of these critics are looking for but The Super Mario Bros. movie works for both fans of the long-lasting game franchise and people who want an entertaining escape. This is the best video game movie yet!
April 22, 2023
Adam Olinger
Adam Does Movies (YouTube)
Adults with fond memories of dodging turtle shells in the ’80s and ’90s won’t mind watching the movie with their children, many of whom have dodged turtle shells in updated versions of those classic games.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Collin Garbarino
WORLD
Memo to directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic: seeing corporate symbols go through the motions of a half-baked story isn’t much fun.
April 20, 2023
Rubén Rosario
MiamiArtZine
Encapsulates charming classic video game characters within a fun, yet generic, plot that has a cult-classic worthy song stuffed in the middle and doesn’t overstay its welcome.
April 20, 2023 | Rating: B+
Jason Escamilla
EskimoTV
It’s very entertaining for children and Nintendo fans, but the story is as deep as a Super Mario puddle and the throwaway references too sparse to even matter.
April 19, 2023 | Rating: B-
J. Don Birnam
Below the Line
Packed full of nostalgic Mario references for all ages, and it’s just fun to see these colorful worlds on the big screen.
April 19, 2023 | Rating: B
Kent Garrison
Mad About Movies Podcast…
Plot
Mario teams up with Princess Peach to stop Bowser from taking over the world in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The Super Mario Bros. Movie features an all-star cast including Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong.
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