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Are Great Graphics and Catchy Music Enough to Make a Blockbuster Movie?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone seems to know Mario and Luigi, and while I have played a few games of Mario Kart in my life, I haven\u2019t ever really paid attention to the other characters or any backstory. So I truly went into this movie with \u201cfresh eyes.\u201d In this Super Mario Bros. Movie Christian Review, I will tell you what you need to know as a parent before taking your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is worth noting that this computer-animated film is a long time coming. The last Mario movie was in 1993 and was a flop. For years, it was doubtful that Shigeru Miyamoto, video game designer and game director at Nintendo<\/a>, would ever let Hollywood touch his beloved characters again. It wasn\u2019t until he met Chris Meledandri from Illuminations Studios that he considered another Mario movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miyamoto had a lot of control over what was created for this movie, and he has high standards. But will the movie live up to viewers’ standards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Christian Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mario and Luigi are two Italian-American brothers living in Brooklyn, New York. These twin brothers are plumbers. They look like their video game counterparts, complete with mustaches; however, gone are the thick accents. The traditional red cap ith a white M on it is worn throughout the movie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mario and Luigi are working on a water main break when they are sucked into a pipe and transported to another world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mario lands in Mushroom Kingdom, whose leader is Princess Peach, a pretty pink princess. However, Luigi is taken captive by the Koopas and King Bowser. Bowser is a sadistic fire-breathing ruler set on marrying Princess Peach. And he is sure that she will want to marry him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Mario wants to rescue his brother, and with the help of Princess Peach, the two set out to get the aid of Cranky Kong and the Kong Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the studio:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“From Illumination and Nintendo comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The film will be released in North America on April 5, 2023, and in Japan on April 27, 2023.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic (collaborators on Teen Titans Go!, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel (The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Illuminations\u2019s Minions: The Rise of Gru), the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and released worldwide by Universal Pictures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Parents Want to Know – The Super Mario Bros. Movie Christian Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Language: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a very clean movie as far as language. There are a few phrases and words, such as stupid and dumb, but that is as bad as it gets as far as foul language. However, there are threatening phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One character says, \u201cI am going to break every bone in your tiny body.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPain is the best teacher\u201d is spoken. It may be true that we can learn from painful experiences. However, the character speaking that line is inflicting pain on another character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One character in a cage says negative lines such as \u201cthe only hope is the sweet release of death\u201d and other similar pessimistic verbiage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Violence: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is where the PG rating comes in. Remember, this is all animated comic book violence. Things blow up, and fighting is similar to what you see in video games. On the big screen in the theater, it always seems more than on the television at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a floating monster island with glowing eyes that could be scary to some children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characters are locked in cages, and at one point, they are shown being lowered into a pit of lava. Bowser says, \u201cI\u2019ll be ritualistically sacrificing them in your honor.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A character slams a piano cover onto another character\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a flashback in one scene where a child is bullying another child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some characters are \u201cburned\u201d and become animated skeletons. These skeletons are called Dry Bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowser and his army of Koopas, Dry Bones, and Boos (floating ghosts) are set on destroying Mushroom Kingdom and anyone who gets in Bowser\u2019s way. Later in Brooklyn, Bowser throws cars, smashes things, and breathes fire in a frenzied attempt to destroy Mario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A character becomes a cat and scratches another character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mario is has an injured eye in one scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negative Elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mario and Luigi\u2019s dad is disappointed in them. This is spoken both to them and they also repeat it about themselves. Donkey Kong expresses the same sentiments about his relationship with his father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a few scenes, there was constant yelling and screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donkey Kong flexes his pecs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spiritual Elements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are powers that characters get to aid in their fight against the opposing team. To get these powers, they eat super mushrooms. Powers from these magic mushrooms include growing bigger or smaller. There is also a Tanuki leaf that gives the ability to become a raccoon, an ice flower gives icy powers, the fire flower gives the ability to throw fireballs, and although unshown, a cat bell turns you into a cat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peach exclaims that there are a lot of galaxies out there. She doesn\u2019t know where she is from or how she got to Mushroom Kingdom as a young girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive Elements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mario believes that if he and Luigi stick together, things will go well.    Mario says, \u201cNothing can hurt us as long as we\u2019re together.\u201d This message of teamwork and sticking together is shown throughout the entire film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mario also never gives up. He risks his life over and over to help others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the movie, Mario & Luigi\u2019s dad and Donkey Kong\u2019s dad recognize their son\u2019s strengths and good qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Christian Review – Viewing Recommendations:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a cute movie that the entire family can see. With fun and colorful graphics, it is sure to hold the attention of even the younger children, and it is fast-paced. There are great references for the Nintendo enthusiast. Personally, I will watch this movie again. With all the fun references to Nintendo and NES games from the past, it will be fun to try to find them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Movie:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Runtime: 1 hour, 32 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rating: PG for action and mild violence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release Date: April 5, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Streaming Date: August 3, 2023 on Peacock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie Day as Luigi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack Black as Bowser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keegan-Michael Key as Toad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth Roger as Donkey Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sebastian Maniscalco as Foreman Spike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Martinet as Mario & Luigi\u2019s dad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khartoum Payton as the Penguin King<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rino Romano as Uncle Tony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John DiMaggio as Uncle Arthur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica DiCicco as Mario\u2019s mom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott Melville as Koopa General<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Bauza as Toad General<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juliette Jelenic as Lumalee (a Luma)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Martinet voiced Mario and Luigi since Mario\u2019s Game Gallery to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director: Aaron Horvath<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Michael Jelenic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writtten by: Matthew Fogel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Chris Meledandri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Shigeru Miyamoto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music by Koji Kondo\u2019s (original Nintendo themes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Brian Tyler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on Mario by Nintendo<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n