The Movie(s)

Dr. Furball · 02-16-2008, 12:29 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.

Luigiman7 · 02-16-2008, 11:59 AM

Anime one?

eBay time.

Dr. Furball · 02-16-2008, 06:02 PM

More like, YouTube time.

Click to view video.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-17-2008, 02:15 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!"

***Cosmonautical*** · 02-18-2008, 04:52 PM

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

Wonder Wario · 02-19-2008, 08:16 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 Salesman · 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.

Dizzy · 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 VK · 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 VK · 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, 12:29 AM	#1
Dr. Furball Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mad Science Academy, 12th Floor Gender: Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 185 Thanked 97 Times in 60 Posts	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.

02-16-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
Luigiman7 ヽ(◔ ◡ ◔)ノ.･ﾟ*｡･+☆ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ~)´◡｀(~ Gender: Posts: 17,605 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 1,012 Times in 713 Posts Blog Entries: 8	Anime one? eBay time.

02-17-2008, 02:15 PM	#4
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	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!"

02-18-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I actually kind of liked the Mario Bros. film. Memorable point in my childhood.

02-19-2008, 08:16 AM	#6
Wonder Wario Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Gender: Posts: 2,090 Thanks: 65 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts	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.

05-27-2008, 02:56 PM	#7
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Letting you guys know that I'm planning on continuing Attack of the Spammers soon. Gender: Posts: 4,095 Thanks: 2,162 Thanked 250 Times in 194 Posts Blog Entries: 9	I haven't seen the live action movie, but I'm not sure if I want to. The anime, is completely awesome.

05-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#8
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,162 Times in 805 Posts Blog Entries: 116	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.

05-27-2008, 04:02 PM	#9
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	I like the live-action film quite a bit. I mean, it's no 'Ben-Hur', but then, not every movie has to be.

05-31-2008, 06:13 AM	#10
Jace VK Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Gender: Posts: 1,618 Thanks: 91 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Blog Entries: 1	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
awesomeman500 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Gender: Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Yeah, never let those guys who directed Mario Live Action to ever go behind a camera again.

06-01-2008, 11:09 PM	#12
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Cinematrocity!!

06-02-2008, 01:15 AM	#14
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,717 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 275 Times in 234 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I also loved the movie as a child. I still want a sequal; they left a big enough opening