The Super Mario Bros. Movie
ByTara McNamara,Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Colorful adventure is a bit more violent than the games.
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What's the Story?
In THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (voiced byChris Pratt) and his younger brother, Luigi (Charlie Day), fall down a mysterious portal and wind up separated inside a magical world. Mario lands in the Mushroom Kingdom, which is ruled by Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), who's strategizing how to prevent her land from being conquered by the nefarious Bowser (Jack Black). When Mario realizes that Luigi has likely been taken prisoner by Bowser, he and Peach team up to save his brother and her people.
Is It Any Good?
任天堂粉丝会感觉他们抓住了一个超级Star while watching this brightly colored magical adventure, which mashes several Mariogames up into a full storyline. But for viewers who are less familiar, sitting throughThe Super Mario Bros. Moviemay feel like watching a second grader play a Mario game: It's cute, but you can't help thinking about all the other things you could be doing with your time. Making movies based on video games that have beloved characters and a built-in fan base seems like a natural choice, but not many do it well (exceptions includeSonic the HedgehogandDetective Pikachu), andThe Super Mario Bros. Moviedoesn't depart from that norm.
While itisfun to see the brothers in their "real life" environment in Brooklyn -- working as plumbers and living at home with their big Italian family -- as well as how the filmmakers incorporate elements of the games, the film isn't funny or creative enough to satisfy most teens or adults. Moreover, the child-friendly animation style is a tad misleading, as directors阅读andMichael Jelenicup the scare factor, making Bowser and his minions more terrifying than they need to be. There's plenty of excitement, nonstop action, and colorful images, but this project as a whole doesn't exactly level up.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the cartoon action inThe Super Mario Bros. Moviecompares to that of others you've seen. Does this kind ofviolencehave more or less impact than what's in live-action movies?
What moments did you recognize from the games? If you're a fan of the games, create your own story about Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.
Talk about the behavior Mario and Luigi experience in Brooklyn. Is Spike bullying them? Is there a difference between that and how Mario's family speaks to the brothers? What's the difference between bullying and razzing, if there is one? What should you do if someone is trying to put you down?
How do Mario and Peach demonstrateperseverance,courage, andteamwork? Why are these important character traits and life skills? Do you think video games teach you perseverance? Why, or why not?
Movie Details
- In theaters: April 5, 2023
- Cast:Chris Pratt,Anya Taylor-Joy,Charlie Day
- Directors:阅读,Michael Jelenic
- Inclusion Information: Latinx actors
- Studio:Universal Pictures
- Genre:Family and Kids
- Topics:Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More,Brothers and Sisters
- Character Strengths:Courage,Perseverance,Teamwork
- Run time: 92 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG
- MPAA explanation: action and mild violence
- Last updated: April 12, 2023
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