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With an AlloCiné average of 4.1 and over 7 million admissions in France, the animated film Super Mario Bros managed to captivate young and old alike. It is already available 4 months after release Channel !
Adapted from one of the most iconic video game franchises, Super Mario Bros. brothers Mario and Luigi, a duo of insecure plumbers, plunge into a colorful world where they find themselves estranged. Willing to do anything to find his little brother, Mario learns that he has another task ahead of him in this newly discovered world: join forces with Princess Peach and save the Mushroom Kingdom from the monster Bowser.
If this adaptation has managed to touch the hearts of neophytes and fans of the license, it is because of its respect for the original work, but also because of its multiple references. From donkey rapping to go-kart racing, many have already been noticed by attentive viewers. But have you noticed the most subtle of them all? Warning, spoilers!
Iconic ringtone!
Before entering the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and Luigi live an ordinary life in New York, where they run a family plumbing business. If fans of Super Mario Bros. No doubt acknowledging the show’s credits behind the music for the Plumbers commercial spot in 1989, Luigi’s phone ringing also makes a reference!
Those subtle xylophone notes are indeed in line with the launch music for Nintendo’s famous Gamecube console, on which the brilliant Mario Sunshine was noticeably playable!
master… who?
While their business struggles to thrive, Mario and Luigi come face-to-face with their former boss, a certain Master Spike. Arrogant and mocking, he is only on screen for a few seconds. But its importance to the Mario license is more than you think!
First appearing on the NES – Nintendo Entertainment System – in the 1985 spin-off game Wrecking Crew, Foreman Spike is one of Mario’s oldest enemies. However, he has not appeared in any games since Mobile Golf on the Game Boy Color in 2001.
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During their first mission, two plumbers intervene in the home of wealthy owners who are victims of a water leak. Among the objects that make up their furniture, the viewer will be able to prominently see a glass sculpture in the form of a humanoid, his head crowned with a leaf.
Nintendo fans will recognize this particular silhouette as the little Pikmin, the adorable extraterrestrial characters from the license of the same name. A sneak preview of an upcoming movie?
Mario’s ex-girlfriend
If Princess Peach is known around the world as the lover of the famous mustachioed plumber, she is not his first lover. Indeed, in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong, it was a certain Pauline that Mario had to deliver from his simian rival.
Pauline makes a brief appearance in the film during a televised address where we learn that she is now the mayor of New York.
“Blow him up!”
When Mario is dragged into the Mushroom Kingdom against his will and takes in the little toads, he is surprised to discover their town and its quirks. Among the many stalls, a merchant can be seen selling an old NES to one of his colleagues. “Does this thing work?” asks the customer. “Yeah, just blow it!” The merchant answers.
A technique as old as the world and known to all gamers for the performance of a gaming cartridge whose effectiveness has never been proven!
“The princess is in another castle!”
How disappointed Mario players must have been when they were sure they could free the peach after defeating the first boss to see this dialog pop up. The line was repeated verbatim in the film by the guards of Peach’s Castle to prevent Mario from entering it.
Yoshi’s absence
The most observant have no doubt seen herds of wild Yoshis in the far reaches of the Mushroom Kingdom. However, the most famous of them, characterized by the famous green color, is not seen there.
But there is no need to despair! The film’s post-credits scene may hint at a future appearance for the cute little dinosaur.
Destroy it!
Among the most popular video game licenses are undoubtedly the Super Smash Bros games, where the heroes of the Nintendo house compete in merciless battles. Mario, Zelda, Pikachu… each of them have special abilities that the Super Mario Bros. movie refers to as fun!
From Peach’s signature to Donkey Kong’s kick to Mario and Luigi’s double uppercut, can you spot them all?
Legendary shortcut
The go-kart sequence on Rainbow Road is undoubtedly one of the most striking in the film. Despite his lack of experience in this matter, Mario manages to make a masterstroke during this spectacular race.
In order to catch up with his allies and put his enemies on his heels, the jumpsuit-clad hero doesn’t hesitate to step out onto the road and into the void to return to the track below. An impressive but risky technique well known to players!
Dear guests
At the climax of the film, Bowser captures Princess Peach and tries his best to force her into marriage. Many distinguished guests come to the ceremony organized by the reptilian tyrant: the explosive King Bob-omb, the ghostly King Owl or even Flora the Piranha…: what memorable bosses!
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Source: Allocine
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
