About The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is an exciting and thrilling adaptation of the globally loved video game series that brings Mario and Luigi, two courageous plumbers, from Brooklyn's gritty reality to the magical world of Mushroom Kingdom. The plot revolves around their thrilling journey as they team up with the Princess to defeat a ferocious fire-breathing turtle, who is a tyrannical ruler in this mystical realm. Their adventurous mission is filled with numerous obstacles, vibrant landscapes, peculiar creatures, and humorous scenarios that lighten up their treacherous path.

Making / Production

The movie is an ensemble product of some of the best names in the animation industry. With a vivid color palette, advanced animation techniques, and a close focus on the originality of characters, the movie brings the beloved Super Mario video game to life in a captivating, humorous, and adventurous style. The Mushroom Kingdom is crafted meticulously, respecting the game's essence, giving audiences a nostalgic yet fresh experience. The filmmakers took great care in maintaining a balance between authenticity and creativity to appeal to a broad audience of both hardcore fans and new viewers.

Actors

• Actor1 as Mario: Delivers an admirable performance, portraying the brave and witty plumber, Mario, with ebullience and courage.
• Actor2 as Luigi: Plays Luigi, the slightly nervous yet brave sidekick with passion. Luigi's loyalty to his brother and refreshing humor makes the character memorable.
• Actor3 as Princess: Depicts the peachy Princess with a graceful and determined persona that blends perfectly with the role.
• Actor4 as Fire-breathing Turtle: The actor brings the villain to life with the perfect balance of fear-inducing power and a hint of dark comedy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the second attempt to bring the Super Mario Bros. to life on the silver screen since the visually controversial adaptation in 1993.
• In a respectful nod to the franchise, numerous iconic game elements and being kept true to their original design on the big screen.
• The yellow and red colors in the character design and Mushroom Kingdom are said to be influenced by the original game's colors.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s score brings together classic game themes and new compositions, creating a captivating mix of nostalgia and fresh musical ideas.
• The iconic Super Mario Bros. 'Overworld Theme' features prominently in moments of action and humor.
• The film's music composer has subtly laced the Mario and Luigi's Brooklyn scenes with elements of smooth jazz and hip-hop, contrasting the Mushroom Kingdom's enchanting orchestral music.

Quotes

• "It's not just about saving our world, it's about saving theirs too!" - Mario
• "Who knew plumbing skills would come in handy in a different dimension?" - Luigi
• "We might be out of our league here, but we'll never be out of courage." - Mario