The Super Mario Bros. Movie

With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.

Despite lapses into dull and disposable, it’s a godsend for parents seeking family entertainment for the 5-year-old in all of us.

The sneaky surprise here is Jack Black playing Bowser… he’s hilarious.

It’s easy to be of two minds about the movie, because it’s lively, expertly animated, energetic, lightly amusing and modestly ambitious.

Animation, Adventure, Comedy
United States, Japan (English)
1h 32min