The Movie(s)

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.

LuWEEGEEman · 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!"

GRENTLEMEN · 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.

KING 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.

DZ hates life · 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 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mad Science Academy, 12th Floor Gender: Posts: 530 Thanks: 37 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts Points: 2,013.75 Bank: 6,048.64 Total Points: 8,062.39 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
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,836 Thanks: 75 Thanked 351 Times in 227 Posts Points: 10,741.21 Bank: 21,470.81 Total Points: 32,212.02 Donate	I like the live-action film quite a bit. I mean, it's no 'Ben-Hur', but then, not every movie has to be. __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

02-16-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
LuWEEGEEman Frankly, not as awesome as Val. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: VGF. All the time. Gender: Posts: 3,880 Thanks: 89 Thanked 180 Times in 148 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 12,118.45 Bank: 4,057.43 Total Points: 16,175.88 Donate	Anime one? eBay time.

02-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#4
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,384 Thanks: 169 Thanked 775 Times in 496 Posts Points: 108,155.21 Bank: 1,019.94 Total Points: 109,175.16 Donate	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, 05:52 PM	#5
GRENTLEMEN Retro Nintendo Supermod Art & Literature Mod Metroid Mod Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 16,015 Thanks: 484 Thanked 1,223 Times in 657 Posts Points: 726.77 Bank: 2,072,438.70 Total Points: 2,073,165.47 Donate	I actually kind of liked the Mario Bros. film. Memorable point in my childhood.

02-19-2008, 09:16 AM	#6
Wonder Wario Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Gender: Posts: 2,089 Thanks: 65 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts Points: 5,906.75 Bank: 1,284.12 Total Points: 7,190.87 Donate	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
KING 1-UP SALESMAN Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poot Gender: Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 222 Thanked 33 Times in 27 Posts Blog Entries: 5 Points: 5,941.89 Bank: 0.01 Total Points: 5,941.90 Donate	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
DZ hates life Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rock bottom. Gender: Posts: 2,622 Thanks: 215 Thanked 121 Times in 89 Posts Points: 12,631.29 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 12,631.29 Donate	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.

05-31-2008, 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: 5,355.82 Bank: 14,260.93 Total Points: 19,616.75 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
awesomeman500 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Gender: Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Points: 409.29 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 409.29 Donate	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 I saved Latin! What did you ever do? Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Madison, WI Gender: Posts: 14,989 Thanks: 202 Thanked 519 Times in 347 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 7,931.84 Bank: 2,225,874.99 Total Points: 2,233,806.83 Donate	Cinematrocity!!

06-02-2008, 01:15 AM	#14
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 8,445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts Points: 22,228.67 Bank: 1,061.15 Total Points: 23,289.82 Donate	I also loved the movie as a child. I still want a sequal; they left a big enough opening