'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Review, Plot Details & Post-Credits Scene
It features the voices of Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser. The movie follows the adventures of Mario and his friends as they try to save Luigi and the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser's evil plans. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a fun and colorful adaptation of the beloved video game franchise that has entertained generations of gamers. The movie is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, who have previously worked on Teen Titans Go! and Teen Titans Go! To the Movies. The screenplay is written by Matthew Fogel, who also co-wrote The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part and Minions: The Rise of Gru and you'll notice some familiar beats. The movie captures the whimsy and charm of the Mushroom World, with vibrant and expressive animation that brings to life the iconic characters and settings of the games. The voice cast is well-chosen and energetic, especially Pratt and Black, who bring humor and personality to their roles as Mario and Bowser. Pratt portrays Mario as a plucky and optimistic plumber who loves his brother Luigi and his girlfriend Peach. Black portrays Bowser as a menacing and arrogant villain who wants to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom and kidnap Peach. What is the Super Mario Bros. Movie Plot? Spoilers Ahead The plot is simple but engaging, with plenty of nods and references to the games for fans to enjoy. The movie starts with Mario and Luigi working as plumbers in New York City, where they receive a call from their Uncle Tony to fix a leaky pipe at his pizzeria. There, they meet Peach, a waitress who works for Uncle Tony and who has a crush on Mario. Peach tells them that she has a mysterious pendant that was given to her by her grandmother, who claimed it was from another world. Meanwhile, Bowser, the king of the Koopas, invades the Mushroom Kingdom with his army of Goombas, Koopa Troopas, Piranha Plants, and other creatures. He captures Princess Daisy, the ruler of the kingdom, and uses her pendant to open a portal to Earth. He plans to use Peach’s pendant to complete his conquest of both worlds. He sends his henchman Spike, along with Kamek, a powerful Magikoopa, to find Peach and her pendant. Mario, Luigi, Peach, and their friend Toad, a loyal Mushroom citizen who escaped from Bowser’s invasion, follow Spike and Kamek through the portal and end up in the Mushroom World. There, they discover that it is a magical land full of wonders and dangers. They meet Cranky Kong, an old gorilla who knows about the history of the Mushroom World and tells them that they are the chosen ones who can defeat Bowser and restore peace to the kingdom. They also encounter Donkey Kong, Cranky’s grandson who is friendly but mischievous. The Super Mario Bros. Movie follows their journey through various levels inspired by the games, such as World 1-1, World 2-2 (underwater), World 4-1 (ice), World 8-4 (lava), etc. Along the way, they collect coins, power-ups (such as mushrooms, fire flowers, stars), and items (such as Yoshi eggs). They also face various obstacles and enemies (such as Bullet Bills, Thwomps, Boos), as well as bosses (such as King Bob-omb, Petey Piranha). They also encounter Lumalee, a fairy-like creature who runs a shop where they can buy or sell items. How Does The Super Mario Bros. Movie End? The movie culminates in a climactic showdown between Mario and Bowser at Bowser’s Castle. Mario uses his skills and courage to overcome Bowser’s traps and tricks. He also uses his fire flower power-up to shoot fireballs at Bowser. Bowser retaliates by using his fire breath and tail whip attacks. The battle ends with Mario throwing Bowser into a pit of lava using his star power-up. Mario rescues Luigi and Daisy from Bowser's clutches. He also reunites with Peach and gives her a kiss. They celebrate their victory with Toad, Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong, Lumalee, and other Mushroom citizens. They also receive medals from Daisy for their bravery. They decide to stay in the Mushroom World for a while before returning to Earth. Is There A Super Mario Bros. Movie Post-Credits Scene? Yes, the movie ends with a post-credits scene where Spike returns to Earth with Kamek. He finds Uncle Tony's pizzeria empty except for a note that says "Gone to the Mushroom World. Be back soon. Love, Tony." Spike shrugs and decides to eat some pizza. The Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters on April 5, 2023.
The much anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie is a 2023 animated film based on the popular video game series by Nintendo.
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