Movie Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Title: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

Screenwriter: Matthew Fogel

Release date: April 5, 2023

Duration: 92 minutes

Watched in Cinepolis, Depok Town Square

With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.

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Ever since the trailer appeared on the ads in the cinema, I just felt I really need to watch it. Therefore, as impulsive as we were, me and Supri decided to watch Super Mario on their release week.

What's my opinion on this cute movie? It's great and nostalgic.

The Story

The story began with Mario and Luigi who just set up their plumbing business. Many people looked down on them. Some of their neighbours, or even family, thought that Mario and Luigi's plumbing business is ridiculous. In a way, this situation has discouraged Mario much. Thankfully, Luigi still there to give his brother, support.

One day, there's a big flood happened in Brooklyn. As a plumber, Mario knows better where the problem is. Therefore, he asked Luigi to join him to the Brooklyn's underground.

Strangely, when they go down, they happened to suck by a pipe that disguise

D a portal to the another side of the word.

Mario, as the protagonist, got a chance to land in the Mushroom Kingdom. But, poor Luigi, he landed in the Drak Land where the evil King Bowser ruled that land.

Realising that Luigi maybe in danger, Mario tried to seek help from Princess Peach who ruled the Mushroom Kingdom. After several attempts to make him worthy, Princess Peach finally agree to help.

In fact, Princess Peach also need to confront Bowser as that evil king want to take over the world, including Mushroom Kingdom. Alongside with that, Bowser also has another ambition. He wants to make Princess Peach as his wife. Oh my goodness, where's the confidence come from?

My Opinion

The reason I watched the movie is because of their adorable trailer. I also do wonder how the movie maker will adapt the game into screenplay.

So far, I really enjoy the story. Well, tbh, the story is quite simple and not that much drama there. It's more emphasized on the game features that shoed throughout the entire movie. Ahh, what a nostalgic moment.

Then, we also can find so many comedic scenes on this movie. I couldn't stop laughing with Bowser attempt to flirt and sing for Princess Peach. I also should agree that most of the mushrooms are just adorable.

Conclusion

Tbh, in the middle of the resurgence of horror movies, Super Mario is your go to movie if you want that cheerful or vibrant movie. For an OG Super Mario player, the setting would give you a lot of nostalgic feeling.

7.5 out of 10 stars.

Sincerely,