Mario Bros Dive Into Mushroom Kingdom in Magical New Movie
Mario and Luigi, the iconic Brooklyn plumbers, plunge down a mysterious pipe into the enchanting Mushroom Kingdom. When the brothers get split up, Mario sets off on a daring quest to find Luigi, teaming up with Toad and the feisty Princess Peach.
Critics Rave About Sound, Score & Jack Black’s Bowser
Early reviews gush over the movie’s brilliant sound design, clever Easter eggs, and Jack Black’s show-stealing Bowser. Film critic Tessa Smith calls it “a love letter to the game and lore of everyone’s favourite plumber brothers,” while Erik Davis dubs it the “ultimate love letter to every era of Mario.”
Mixed Reactions & A Star-Studded Cast
Not all critics are sold, though. Germain Lussier slammed the plot as “overly goofy” with “bad jokes and worse song choices.” Still, the film boasts a heavyweight cast: Marvel’s Chris Pratt voices Mario, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie Day plays Luigi.
Fan Fury Over Pratt & Peach’s Bold New Role
Chris Pratt’s casting sparked backlash from hardcore fans and even John Leguizamo, who played Luigi in the 1993 live-action flick. But co-director Aaron Horvath insists Pratt fits perfectly as a blue-collar hero with heart. Meanwhile, Anya Taylor-Joy’s Princess Peach breaks the mould – no longer a damsel-in-distress but a powerful and savvy ruler.
Blockbuster Mario Film Arrives April 5th
The Super Mario Bros Movie hits cinemas April 5th and looks set to be a joyful, nostalgic ride for fans young and old. With all the buzz, it’s shaping up to be the must-watch movie event of the spring.
