The Super Mario Bros Movie (released 4/5/23)

This is exactly what I wanted from a Mario movie. If you are a fan of Mario in the slightest, go see this movie. If you have kids, go see this movie. If you don't meet these criteria, you probably won't like this movie. The plot is very basic, but it is perfectly simple for a kid audience. It's vibrant and there are so many moments that will make fans of any Mario game gush. I walked away from this movie so satisfied. I genuinely don't get why so many articles are bashing this movie. It is a simple story for kids (including motivations and character arcs) and injects enough gaming nostalgia to feed the appetite of any Mario fan no matter the generation. There is nothing I would change about this movie honestly. It is 100% what you expect from a Mario movie aimed at kids and fans.

Story - 18%

Characters - 20%

Pacing - 20%

Spectacle - 20%

Entertainment - 18%

Total score: 96%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here