Mario
Mario

Mario

2018Movie89 minJapanese

It's the year 2023. The development of artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years. When a policeman gets seriously injured and won't be able to recover his consciousness, a scientist decides to implant an artificial intelligence called "Mario" inside his brain. The final command for this newborn man: Be free. When he sets out on his little journey to understand the concept of being free, being human, he meets the 16 year-old son of the scientist who is about to take his own life... The two of them form a precious bond.

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IMDb4.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users48%
Director: Rocky Morton, Annabel JankelGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a bizarre alternate dimension where dinosaurs evolved into reptilian creatures known as Koopa Troopas, a Brooklyn plumber named Mario Mario and his brother Luigi are drawn into a quest to rescue Princess Daisy from the evil King Koopa. They must navigate the bizarre, decaying cityscape of Dinohattan and confront the Koopa King's mutant army to save Daisy and prevent the world from being merged with their own.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial failure upon its release. Despite its cult following, it was widely panned for its confusing plot, bizarre tone, and deviation from the beloved video game source material. It is often cited as one of the worst video game adaptations ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • A nonsensical and bizarre adaptation that fails to capture the spirit of its source material.
  • Visually strange and thematically incoherent, the film struggles with its identity.
  • Despite a few notable performances, the weak script and convoluted plot drag it down.

Google audience: Audience reviews often mention the film's unique, albeit bizarre, visual style and the unique interpretation of the Mario characters. However, many find the plot to be nonsensical and a significant departure from the games, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

Bob Hoskins, who played Mario, famously stated that he thought he was acting in a version of 'The Godfather' before realizing the true nature of the film's script.

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