First off: I’ve never played Mario Bros. (or any other video game), so I can’t relate to the graphics and characters, like most of the others in the audience. It follows the titular plumbers (voiced by Chris Pratt & Charlie Day) on an adventure that basically looks like a video game. There’s a bit of water works to start, but that gives way to them bouncing thru a variety of objects and obstacles in the Mushroom Kingdom. The plot involves Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) coming up against the evil king Bowser (Jack Black) with the subsequent battles, but it’s basically more of the same. Considering the cast, you’d expect some comedy (no real laughs), but this is pretty much a high-energy romp with bright visuals and a lot of cartoon violence. Fans of the game may enjoy seeing it “played” out on the big screen, but as someone who has no relationship to the Brothers, I found it silly and flat. NOTE: Stay thru the credits for an additional gag after the early credits, then another at the end. 
(1 / 5)
