Mario

In a parallel world inhabited by reptilian Koopa people and descended from dinosaurs, plumber brothers Mario and Luigi are hired to rescue Princess Daisy from the evil King Koopa. They discover that Daisy's amulet is key to a powerful crystal that could merge their world with ours, and they must race against time to stop Koopa's plans.

The film was a critical and commercial failure upon its release, widely panned for its convoluted plot, dark tone, and departure from the source material. Despite its negative reception, it has developed a cult following over the years.

• A visually bizarre and tonally inconsistent adaptation of the beloved video game.
• Praised by some for its unique visual style and ambitious, albeit flawed, world-building.
• Criticized for its nonsensical plot and failure to capture the spirit of its source material.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's strange and dark aesthetic, with some appreciating its cult status and unique take on the Mario universe, while others find it a confusing and disappointing adaptation.

Bob Hoskins, who played Mario, stated in later interviews that he considered Super Mario Bros. to be the worst job he had ever done, describing it as a "fucking nightmare" and that he regretted working on it.