Product: Super Mario Bros. [VHS] (1993)
Rating: 5.0
A Diamond in the Rough
This movie is a classic 90s videogame adaptation back in the glory days of Nintendo. Ninja turtles, He-Man, Mario, we had it all back then. Does this movie feature two-dimensional platform gaming? Of course not. What you do get are Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo giving a family-friendly performance that is both funny and endearing. It is a science fiction film first and foremost with a little bit of Mario sprinkled on top. You will enjoy finding obscure references throughout the film to its videogame counterpart as well as the story itself. More than just nostalgia, you're getting a fine film that goes great with some pizza.