The Super Mario Bros Movie
Overview
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a 2023 computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, based on the popular Nintendo video game franchise. The film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, an Italian-American plumber; Charlie Day as Luigi, Mario's younger brother; Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom; Jack Black as Bowser, the king of the Koopas; Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, a cheerful, loyal resident of the Mushroom Kingdom; and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, a powerful, arrogant ape. The film follows Mario and Luigi, who are plumbers in Brooklyn. They are sucked into a warp pipe and transported to the Mushroom Kingdom, a magical world filled with colorful creatures. Luigi is captured by Bowser, who wants to marry Princess Peach and conquer the kingdom. Mario teams up with Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong to rescue Luigi and stop Bowser. The film is a fast-paced, colorful, and nostalgic love letter to the video games. It is filled with references to the games, including power-ups, warp pipes, kart racing, and the iconic music. Jack Black's performance as Bowser, singing a power ballad about his love for Princess Peach, is a highlight. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive commercial success, earning over $1.3 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film based on a video game. It was praised for its animation, its voice acting, and its faithfulness to the source material.
