Honestly, this movie isn’t all that bad. As an adaptation of Mario? Sure it’s, not great. But like as a movie on it’s own? Divorced from the source material? It’s fun. A friend streamed it and we had a blast.
Eh knock on it all you want, I still enjoy this version. Yes I know about the behind the scene problems and yes, it not as game accurate (seriously though this was at a time the series didn’t have much story). But I revisited it before I saw the ’23 move and, nope, my opinion hasn’t changed much. It’s still charmingly goofy and, for all its changes, it’s an interesting take on the story (hell, Miyamoto even stated he liked it cause it was different), I just felt the climax was rushed. Plus one advantage it has over the ’23 movie is the character interaction, both together and separately, how that informs their relationships and giving everyone good screentime to shine. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the ’23 version immensely, lovely animation, all the game refs, clever use of power ups and great performances from most of the cast. But one gripe I had is that things were just happening, there was a goal, yes, but a lot of the runtime is either wandering or slapstick. It felt too bare minimum and I wasn’t really feeling the threat of Bowser, mostly because Mario and he don’t really meet till the end to fuel their animosity. Plus Luigi getting sidelined too not really helping. Ironically its climax was better though. Still though of the two I feel ’93 version had the better narrative. That’s just me though,I look forward to seeing how the animated version will improve with it’s sequel and hopefully give more interactions with the cast.
You know, I used to believe the Nostalgia Critic that the live action version was bad, but that was just an overall assumption that I had. Iām sure the film is still bad but in a good kind of way. Though I really want to see the new movie when I get the chance.
I never saw it as that bad of a movie. It just tried to be something that couldn’t exist at the time and the world wasn’t ready for movies based on video games yet.
The newest one certainly blows the live-action one out of the water (is that the right phrase?), but I’m sure this one still has its fans. Plus, it’s so bizarre in style and visuals, you cannot look away from it. It’s certainly something you have to see to believe.
Also, are the brothers here speaking in Charles Martinet’s voice? I know Charles has been doing the voice before 64, but I’m not sure if anyone was aware of it enough to declare it the official Mario voice.
Okay, while this year’s Mario movie was pretty much video game movie greatness, I have to admit that I actually like the live action movie, too. Sure, it’s not an amazing movie, but it still has its own charms, y’know? At least, in my opinion, anyways.
You know, it’s weird. Before Super Mario 64 was released, we kids had only ever heard two voices coming out of Mario’s mouth: the gruff Brooklynite voice of Captain Lou Albano from the Super Mario Bros cartoon, and the even gruffer voice of Bob Hoskins from this movie. So when SM64 rolled out and we heard Charles Martinet’s cheerful cry of “It’s-a me! Mario!” for the very first time…it was quite a surprise, lemme tell you.
Give it 30 years. Someone will get it right
Steve is a visionary, bot only did he predict Mario Kart, but he also predicted they would both have heavy italian accents.
Honestly, this movie isn’t all that bad. As an adaptation of Mario? Sure it’s, not great. But like as a movie on it’s own? Divorced from the source material? It’s fun. A friend streamed it and we had a blast.
Eh knock on it all you want, I still enjoy this version. Yes I know about the behind the scene problems and yes, it not as game accurate (seriously though this was at a time the series didn’t have much story). But I revisited it before I saw the ’23 move and, nope, my opinion hasn’t changed much. It’s still charmingly goofy and, for all its changes, it’s an interesting take on the story (hell, Miyamoto even stated he liked it cause it was different), I just felt the climax was rushed. Plus one advantage it has over the ’23 movie is the character interaction, both together and separately, how that informs their relationships and giving everyone good screentime to shine. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the ’23 version immensely, lovely animation, all the game refs, clever use of power ups and great performances from most of the cast. But one gripe I had is that things were just happening, there was a goal, yes, but a lot of the runtime is either wandering or slapstick. It felt too bare minimum and I wasn’t really feeling the threat of Bowser, mostly because Mario and he don’t really meet till the end to fuel their animosity. Plus Luigi getting sidelined too not really helping. Ironically its climax was better though. Still though of the two I feel ’93 version had the better narrative. That’s just me though,I look forward to seeing how the animated version will improve with it’s sequel and hopefully give more interactions with the cast.
You know, I used to believe the Nostalgia Critic that the live action version was bad, but that was just an overall assumption that I had. Iām sure the film is still bad but in a good kind of way. Though I really want to see the new movie when I get the chance.
I never saw it as that bad of a movie. It just tried to be something that couldn’t exist at the time and the world wasn’t ready for movies based on video games yet.
*recognize it as the official voice, I should say.
Ah, the live-action Mario movie!
The newest one certainly blows the live-action one out of the water (is that the right phrase?), but I’m sure this one still has its fans. Plus, it’s so bizarre in style and visuals, you cannot look away from it. It’s certainly something you have to see to believe.
Also, are the brothers here speaking in Charles Martinet’s voice? I know Charles has been doing the voice before 64, but I’m not sure if anyone was aware of it enough to declare it the official Mario voice.
Why didn’t they make an animated film the first time around anyway?
@MegaJar: At least until the newest movie came to life and we heard the voice of Chris Pratt.
Okay, while this year’s Mario movie was pretty much video game movie greatness, I have to admit that I actually like the live action movie, too. Sure, it’s not an amazing movie, but it still has its own charms, y’know? At least, in my opinion, anyways.
You know, it’s weird. Before Super Mario 64 was released, we kids had only ever heard two voices coming out of Mario’s mouth: the gruff Brooklynite voice of Captain Lou Albano from the Super Mario Bros cartoon, and the even gruffer voice of Bob Hoskins from this movie. So when SM64 rolled out and we heard Charles Martinet’s cheerful cry of “It’s-a me! Mario!” for the very first time…it was quite a surprise, lemme tell you.
Yeah, the live action Super Mario Bros movie sucked. Least the animated movie this year got it right.
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