The Movie(s) - VGF

Dr. Furball · 02-16-2008, 01:29 AM

Dunno if there's a topic on this yet or not, but what are your opinions on the Super Mario Bros. movies?
I'm watching the live-action one right now, and although the personalities of Mario and Luigi have been switched and the story is only loosely inspired by the games, I look at it as a sci-fi comedy, and I like it.I think it's funny, anyway.

The anime one is a lot better, though. Luigi acts a lot like Wario, but the setting is the actual Mushroom Kingdom, and the story sticks closer to the games. There's a little emotion in there, as well, with Mario's crush on Peach throughout. And the ending was surprising.

So, I enjoy the anime film much more, although the 1993 film is funnier and pretty unpredictable.

Insert Luigimans PDN here · 02-16-2008, 12:59 PM

Anime one?

eBay time.

Dr. Furball · 02-16-2008, 07:02 PM

More like, YouTube time.

Click to view video.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-17-2008, 03:15 PM

The problem with the live one is that they clearly took an already-existing script and slapped a Mario window dressing on it, resulting in a film that barely works as a standalone work and completely fails as an adaptation.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Serial Miller · 02-18-2008, 05:52 PM

I actually kind of liked the Mario Bros. film. Memorable point in my childhood.

Wonder Wario · 02-19-2008, 09:16 AM

How can anyone hate a movie where Mario shouts "Let's hit the bricks!" and then floors the gas of a Police Bumper Car? No one I want to be friends with, for sure.

1-up SalesFACEman · 05-27-2008, 02:56 PM

I haven't seen the live action movie, but I'm not sure if I want to.
The anime, is completely awesome.

DarkZero · 05-27-2008, 03:25 PM

I saw the live-action movie when I was 6, and I wan't to see it again for some reason.

However, I saw the anime about 6 months ago, and it was much better to me.

**Booyakasha** · 05-27-2008, 04:02 PM

I like the live-action film quite a bit. I mean, it's no 'Ben-Hur', but then, not every movie has to be.

Jace Mario · 05-31-2008, 06:13 AM

Just to say to the people who haven't seen the Super Mario Brothers movie, it seriously isn't terrible. As a Mario movie, yeah, but as a sci-fi/action, it's pretty good. I would still rather Blade Runner any day though.

I have yet to see the Mario anime movie. I might watch it soon.

awesomeman500 · 06-01-2008, 01:41 PM

Yeah, never let those guys who directed Mario Live Action to ever go behind a camera again.

Bomby · 06-01-2008, 11:09 PM

Cinematrocity!!

Jace Mario · 06-02-2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awesomeman500

Yeah, never let those guys who directed Mario Live Action to ever go behind a camera again.

Look above please.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-02-2008, 01:15 AM

I also loved the movie as a child. I still want a sequal; they left a big enough opening

02-16-2008, 01:29 AM	#1
Dr. Furball Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mad Science Academy, 12th Floor Gender: Posts: 463 Thanks: 17 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Points: 374.07 Bank: 4,769.31 Total Points: 5,143.38 Donate	The Movie(s) Dunno if there's a topic on this yet or not, but what are your opinions on the Super Mario Bros. movies? I'm watching the live-action one right now, and although the personalities of Mario and Luigi have been switched and the story is only loosely inspired by the games, I look at it as a sci-fi comedy, and I like it.I think it's funny, anyway. The anime one is a lot better, though. Luigi acts a lot like Wario, but the setting is the actual Mushroom Kingdom, and the story sticks closer to the games. There's a little emotion in there, as well, with Mario's crush on Peach throughout. And the ending was surprising. So, I enjoy the anime film much more, although the 1993 film is funnier and pretty unpredictable.

05-27-2008, 04:02 PM	#9
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02-18-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
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05-31-2008, 06:13 AM	#10
Jace Mario Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Gender: Posts: 1,468 Thanks: 59 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 4,054.82 Bank: 14,260.93 Total Points: 18,315.75 Donate	Just to say to the people who haven't seen the Super Mario Brothers movie, it seriously isn't terrible. As a Mario movie, yeah, but as a sci-fi/action, it's pretty good. I would still rather Blade Runner any day though. I have yet to see the Mario anime movie. I might watch it soon.

06-01-2008, 01:41 PM	#11
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06-02-2008, 01:15 AM	#14
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