Super Mario Bros.

Name: Super Mario Bros.
Director: Annabel Jankel
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 1993-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samantha Mathis, Fisher Stevens

1993Dir. Annabel Jankel1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released1993

Budget$48M

Box office$20.9M

DirectorAnnabel Jankel

About This Movie

So, Super Mario Bros. from '93 – it's a real oddity in the realm of video game adaptations. The film dives into this bizarre, gritty alternate universe where dinosaurs have evolved and are living in a mix of high-tech chaos and urban decay. You get this strange blend of adventure and comedy, and the pacing is kind of uneven, but it has this quirky charm. The practical effects are a trip, especially the creature designs; they really went for it. Bob Hoskins as Mario and John Leguizamo as Luigi bring a certain energy, even if the whole thing feels like a fever dream at times. It’s a unique exploration of brotherhood against a backdrop of a dystopian world.

Features practical effects that stand out for the era.An unconventional take on the Mario franchise.Not your typical family film, has a darker tone.