The Super Mario Bros Movie (2023)
No one actually expected Nintendo to change their mind in letting one of their IP's be made into a film again. The reason? The pretty divisive and bizarre (yet still fascinating) outing that was the previous time the tried to adapt the Mario Bros into a live action film. That one is a trainwreck, but an entertaining one. But as it flopped - hard - Nintendo no longer wanted anything to do with the wonderful world of cinema. Until now, that is. And you know what? This one might play it a little safe and might be a little filled with nostalgiabait/references, but it is a damn good time. Mainly for kids, but adults like yours truly who spent way too many hours playing 'Super Mario Bros 3' will find plenty to enjoy as well. The story here actually follows the game rather closely. Mario and Luigi are plumbers from New York who one day get sucked down a strange pipe and end up in another dimension. Luigi in the Dark Lands, Mario in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario wants to save his ...
