Product: Super Mario Bros. [VHS] (1993)
Rating: 4.0
Not exactly like the game, but still enjoyable
I do wish that the movie had been closer to the game in plot and setting - Dennis Hopper did a nice job playing Koopa, but I missed the big green, redheaded monster that he was in the games. But set aside the expectations that this movie will be just like the games, and you will be satisfied by it. This movie certainly isn't the best of all times, but I liked the acting.Many elements of the game have been retained, like Bob-Ombs, or Goombahs (although they have a considerably different look in the movie) and Yoshi even made an appearance (though like the Goombahs, he looked very different) Seeing Big Bertha as a buxom black woman with red clothing and spikes was funny, though the character of Lena was unnecessary (nothing personal against the actress herself)The plot itself - entirely different from the games (aside the whole Princess-kidnapping scheme) was believable when set in this world, with Koopa's desire to take over our own world. Mario and Luigi deliver a solid and humorous performance, and this movie is good for a rainy day or a casual viewing with friends (perhaps along with a game of Mario Party, eh?) at night with snacks. 4 out of 5 stars for a fun film.