The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Movie"Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear overalls."
Audience Score
76
Review Score
50
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
DirectorsMichael JelenicAaron Horvath
WriterMatthew Fogel

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ can only power up so far. Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen, Charlie Day and Jack Black are among the voice cast for a movie that will mostly only make younger viewers shout “wahoo!”

In theaters now, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ brings the world of the Nintendo icon to the big screen for the second time. There is a great movie a little cynically based on a famous IP that features the voice of Chris Pratt. Unfortunately for this, it’s called ‘The LEGO Movie’, which took the basic building blocks of the popular plastic toy, and in the hands of Phil Lord and Chris Miller (plus a lot of other talented types) became a wild and dazzling mix of knowing pop culture gags, smart goofiness and genuine heart. ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is looking to channel some of that energy, but focused more on entertaining little ones, it never reaches the same level. Which is not to say it’s devoid of entertainment value.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 5th, 2023 - Buy Tickets
On Digital & Streaming:May 16th, 2023 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 13th, 2023 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$100,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,362,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Brett Hoffman, Bill Ryan, Yusuke Beppu
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, Illumination, Nintendo