US EditionREVIEW: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie gets lost in the cosmos
The sequel earns 5 out of 10 for polished animation and celebrity voices, but the review says it has little humor, heart or momentum.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, now playing at Cineplex Aurora and SilverCity Newmarket, earns a 5/10 rating from critics. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the sequel offers pristine animation but lacks narrative depth.
- Following the financial success of the first Super Mario Bros three years ago, Universal, Nintendo, and Illumination produced this sequel based on the 2007 Super Mario Galaxy video game.
- While the film showcases technically resplendent character animation, critics describe the 1hr 38min production as sterilized and bland, designed primarily to maximize toy and video game sales.
- The review notes that an endless parade of Easter eggs replaces the plot, with only two funny moments in 90 minutes, including a puppet show scene featuring Bowser.
- Despite the underwhelming narrative, the film remains inoffensive, making it suitable for introducing young children to cinema since it contains nothing scary or age-inappropriate.
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AT THE MOVIES: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie gets lost in the cosmos
A handful of bright spots break through this video game movie, but The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ultimately feels less like an adventure across the stars and more like a sterile product designed to sell toys, our reviewer says
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