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  1. Movie Review: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

    A previous screen version, 1993's "Super Mario Bros.," was not a box-office or critical favorite. This second bite of the apple seems unlikely to fare much better — at least with viewers who are either discerning or demanding. The film contains much stylized violence, including explosions and brawls, and characters in peril.

  2. Movie review: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

    A previous screen version, 1993's "Super Mario Bros.," was not a box-office or critical favorite. This second bite of the apple seems unlikely to fare much better — at least with viewers who are either discerning or demanding. The film contains much stylized violence, including explosions and brawls, and characters in peril.

  3. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (Universal)

    By: The Catholic Post - April 6, 2023 - Movie Review. Animated characters Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, appear in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie.". The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (OSV News photo/Universal) By OSV News. Animated origin story for the siblings of the title (voices ...

  4. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Christian Movie Review)

    The use of non-Mario music felt odd. The opening act is slow and a bit awkward. But in the end, The Super Mario Bros. Movie succeeds for all the reasons the video game franchise has captivated players for decades. It's a bright and colorful world filled with quirky characters, fast-paced and whimsical action, and joyful escapism.

  5. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Even more concerning is the lack of uproar from the Christian community. This statement and other similar comments made by the "Luna" or star character in the 2023 Super Mario Brothers movie are blatant lies from Satan being spoon fed to children, teens and young adults. Other movie reviews brush off the scene as an attempt at humor.

  6. Movie review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    NEW YORK (OSV News) - No one can accuse the folks behind the animated origin story "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (Universal) of false advertising. To borrow a British phrase, the film does just what it says on the tin. That may be good news for devotees of the landmark video games in which the siblings of the title are featured.

  7. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Animated characters Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, appear in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie.". The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

  8. Mario Bros. is the greatest Catholic animated franchise ever

    Many reviewers have attributed this success to the film's focus on traditional storytelling, its respect of the long-standing Mario Bros. franchise, and its shying away from "woke" themes. But the real reason for its success is simple: Mario Bros. is a Catholic franchise. Before you think that this is some sort of pipe dream, take a good ...

  9. Movie: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

    Animated characters Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, appear in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." The OSV News classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (OSV News photo/Universal)

  10. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Movie Review

    Our review: Parents say ( 66 ): Kids say ( 99 ): Nintendo fans will feel like they grabbed a Super Star while watching this brightly colored magical adventure, which mashes several Mario games up into a full storyline. But for viewers who are less familiar, sitting through The Super Mario Bros. Movie may feel like watching a second grader play ...

  11. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Animated characters Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, appear in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (OSV News photo/Universal)

  12. Synopsis: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Christian Review

    The Super Mario Bros. Movie Christian Review - Viewing Recommendations: This is a cute movie that the entire family can see. With fun and colorful graphics, it is sure to hold the attention of even the younger children, and it is fast-paced. There are great references for the Nintendo enthusiast. Personally, I will watch this movie again.

  13. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Apr 15, 2023 Full Review Dylan Roth Observer It is the laziest possible version of a Mario movie, and for most viewers, young and old, that'll be totally acceptable. Rated: 2/4 ...

  14. The Super Mario Bros. Movie movie review (2023)

    Mario and Luigi deserve so much better. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" opens in Brooklyn with the plumbers Mario ( Chris Pratt) and his brother Luigi ( Charlie Day) trying to get their new business off the ground. Some Nintendo easter eggs in the background of these initial scenes should produce a small smile from people of my generation ...

  15. Review: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' is the next best thing to playing

    Don't expect miracles. Even at 93 minutes, the movie can drift into dull and derivative. Still, I think it's an asset that "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is aimed at 5-year-olds of all ages, meaning the child in all of us. Look elsewhere, maybe "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," for winking adult references. It's the dedication to ...

  16. Is Mario a Christian?

    Italy is about 83.3 percent Christian, the vast majority of whom are Catholic. In some iterations, Mario is Italian-American, a resident of Brooklyn (at least when he's not stomping around the Mushroom Kingdom), but Italian-Americans are also "overwhelming" Catholic. Statistically, it's pretty likely that Mario is a Roman Catholic.

  17. A Catholic Guide to Watching Movies

    The emotional impact comes from the sustained movement of the drama, combined with arresting moments of focus and the constant linking of dramatic scenes, emotions, and sounds. Watch it again. Suggested films for studying linking: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), High Noon (1952), The Godfather I (1972).

  18. Movies

    With so many films depicting Catholic characters and stories, the Register offers insightful film reviews and sneak peek interviews with some of the leading actors and actresses. Always check in ...

  19. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Movie Review for Parents

    The Super Mario Bros. Movie Rating & Content Info . Why is The Super Mario Bros. Movie rated PG? The Super Mario Bros. Movie is rated PG by the MPAA for action and mild violence.. Violence: There is fantasy action violence throughout including explosions, falls, magic, and fire. Characters fight, including with various powerups. A character is repeatedly struck and is seen with a bruised face.

  20. 'Mario' movie reviews: What critics said about Chris Pratt

    April 4, 2023. In her review for Tribune News Service, film critic Katie Walsh deemed Pratt and Day's vocal performances as sibling duo Mario and Luigi "so unremarkable that it could have been ...

  21. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi (Charlie Day) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the ...

  22. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    The Verdict. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a fireball of animated fantasy. Mario, Luigi, and Peach's adventure delights with its infectious energy and smart implementations of video game callbacks, and the top-shelf animation renders the Mushroom Kingdom as an Oz-like wonderland that begs to be explored in the inevitable sequels that will ...

  23. Movie Review: 'Tarot'

    Harriet Slater stars in a scene from the movie "Tarot." The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (OSV News photo/Slobodan Pikula, Sony) Movie Review: 'Tarot' May 15, 2024 By John Mulderig

  24. 'Wildcat' a reminder of Flannery O'Connor's enduring attraction

    Catholic immigration advocates concerned over proposed rule change to asylum; Hispanic ministry organization's webinar highlights ways to mentor young Latino leaders; A basket of flowers; Hope in a wounded church; Boy Scouts of America rebranding in 2025 not expected to impact Catholic scouts; Movie Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

  25. Movie Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

    OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews. NEW YORK (OSV News) - Back in the early 1960s, French author Pierre Boulle published a novel about a world in which civilized simians dominated degenerate humans. ... Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform, teach, inspire and engage Catholics and all of ...

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  28. The Worst-Reviewed Superhero Movie Ever Lands On Netflix Today

    Madame Web is a prequel of sorts to Spider-Man, but without all the fun Spider-hero stuff.The movie has a pretty strong cast, from Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney to Isabela Merced and Adam ...

  29. THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE

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