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‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Reviews Are In And They’re Pretty Mixed
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Rolling Stone
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Is Not Ruined by Chris Pratt's Mario ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Apr 3, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description Visually astounding yet shallow, Nintendo’s animated blockbuster evokes the excitement of Mario World but could’ve been played more methodically
The Guardian
The Super Mario Bros Movie review – wackily eccentric gamer guys fall flat on screen ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Apr 3, 2023
The Guardian's feed description The second film adaptation of the phenomenally successful video game is a disappointment to rival the first
Avclub
The Super Mario Bros. Movie offers fun references but little else ↗ (opens Avclub) Published Apr 3, 2023
Avclub's feed description Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach charge through an easter egg-filled adventure built for Nintendo fans
Gizmodo
Super Mario Movie Review: Nintendo's Latest Film Disappoints ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Apr 3, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a beautiful-looking yet wholly uninteresting and bland film that not even a few moments of magic can save. It’s not as awful as the 1993 live-action film but that such a low bar, you don’t need a power up to cross it.
The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Review: Zippy Animated Version Breathes New Life Into Beloved Video Game ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Apr 3, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Rogen are among stars providing the voices for this new screen adaptation of the iconic Nintendo franchise.
Entertainment Weekly
'The Super Mario Bros Movie' is a faithful adaptation that often feels like a cutscene ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Apr 3, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' faithfully recreates the essence of Nintendo's games, complete with modern humor and characterizations. But at a certain point, wouldn't you rather play a game? Read EW's review.
Variety
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Review: Gives a Prankish Video-Game Buzz ↗ (opens Variety) Published Apr 3, 2023
Variety's feed description Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and a delectably villainous Jack Black voice a digital fairy tale that connects.
News West 9
Review: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' is okey-dokey ↗ (opens News West 9) Published Apr 4, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet News West 9's feed description Compared to the 1993 live action film, it's a drastically more sincere effort to capture the fun and spirit of the Nintendo game.
Polygon
The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s post-credits sequence teases a sequel ↗ (opens Polygon) Published Apr 4, 2023
Polygon's feed description A new Super Mario world of possibilities
New York Post
‘Super Mario Bros.’ review: Lousy Nintendo movie goes down the drain ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Apr 4, 2023
New York Post's feed description The film is just a soulless ploy to sell us merchandise and comes off like a video game we’re unable to play.
Forbes
‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Reviews Are In And They’re Pretty Mixed ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 4, 2023
Forbes's feed description 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' from Illumination and Nintendo is getting decidedly mixed reviews from critics, but there's a catch: Most fans of the games seem very happy with the film, while non-gamers don't get it. That's a good thing!
The Good Men Project
Get Taken on an Action Packed Adventure in 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' ↗ (opens The Good Men Project) Published Apr 4, 2023
The Good Men Project's feed description Go on a thrilling journey in 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' Ever since I was a kid, I have been a fan of The Super Mario Bros video games. In my adult years Join two brothers on an action packed adventure in 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' which is out now in theaters
Forbes
The Critics Must Be Crazy: ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Is Delightful Fun ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 5, 2023
Forbes's feed description The Super Mario Bros Movie is great, and don't let out-of-touch movie critics convince you otherwise.
Vail Daily
The Movie Guru: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ made for fans, but ‘Air’ struggles for purpose ↗ (opens Vail Daily) Published Apr 5, 2023
Vail Daily's feed description The Super Mario Bros. Movie (in theaters) A movie doesn’t have to be good to be entertaining. If you’re a Mario fan, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” definitely qualifies. It’s a love letter to the...
Digital Trends
Is 1993's Super Mario Bros. movie really that bad? ↗ (opens Digital Trends) Published Apr 5, 2023
Digital Trends's feed description With the animated The Super Mario Bros. Movie now out in theaters, it's time look back to see if 1993's live-action Super Mario Bros. movie is really that bad.
Digital Trends
The Super Mario Bros. Movie review: a weightless adventure ↗ (opens Digital Trends) Published Apr 5, 2023
Digital Trends's feed description The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a visually stunning but ultimately forgettable animated adventure film. It is now playing in theaters.
BGR
The Super Mario Bros. Movie debuts with a near-perfect audience score on Rotten Tomatoes ↗ (opens BGR) Published Apr 5, 2023
BGR's feed description So far, the new Super Mario Bros. Movie is proving a flop with critics. Ordinary viewers, however, are absolutely loving it.
Engadget
The Week
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: The best Easter eggs and references you might have missed ↗ (opens The Week) Published Apr 6, 2023
The Week's feed description The film is packed with plenty of gaming lore — and enough to satisfy even the most fervent of Nintendo fans
Observer
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Review: A Win For The Franchise Faithful And No One Else ↗ (opens Observer) Published Apr 6, 2023
Observer's feed description This by-the-numbers big screen translation of the gaming franchise incorporates as much familiar imagery as possible while adding practically nothing.
Vox
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, like the video game, is for kids ↗ (opens Vox) Published Apr 7, 2023
Vox's feed description It isn’t groundbreaking cinema, but it is extremely kid-friendly.
Gizmodo
Open Channel: What'd You Think of the Super Mario Bros. Movie? ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Apr 8, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description Is Super Mario Bros. a film that Mario fans have been waiting for, or should it be something better?
RedState
An Honest 'Super Mario Bros Movie' Review ↗ (opens RedState) Published Apr 9, 2023
RedState's feed description My honest thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie
Polygon
1993’s Super Mario Bros. is so much better than the new one ↗ (opens Polygon) Published Apr 9, 2023
Polygon's feed description The live-action Mario movie was weird, gross, and risky — and a lot more fun than the safe, faithful 2023 version
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