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[ManaByte]

Shocking that a movie that made $1 billion is getting a sequel.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Shocking that a movie that made $1 billion is getting a sequel.

I’m sure there are still a few nostalgic Nintendo references they haven’t milked yet.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Can't wait

Loved the first movie

They made Princess Peach HOT

 

[Robb]

Yeah, very expected news. My kids love the first one. Looking forward to some Yoshi-action.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I’m sure there are still a few nostalgic Nintendo references they haven’t milked yet.

The first movie was incredible. I’m sorry they didn’t go for some obscure IP they keep in their dungeons.

 

[Doom85]

Maybe I’ll be excited if this time they hire writers capable of telling good jokes and more imaginative scenes. But if we’re talking Illumination, fat chance of that happening. Sucks for the good animators and great voice cast (okay, Pratt was only decent as Mario, but the rest of the cast were solid) that they’re shackled working with such lazy writers.

 

[Nonehxc]

The first movie was incredible. I’m sorry they didn’t go for some obscure IP they keep in their dungeons.

Donkey Kong...

With a Punch.

To the Jr.

 

[German Hops]

Donkey Kong...

With a Punch.

To the Jr.

D DonkeyPunchJr ?

 

[ReyBrujo]

Paper Mario 1, cool. I never played it.

 

[Rentahamster]

That wasn't the Chris-san I was expecting.

 

[darth.shrimp]

I still haven't watched the first one...

 

[Fart Knight]

Fuck a movie, where's the next 3D Mario

 

[Emedan]

Quite enjoyed the first one so nice.

Nice with Mario Tennis and Mario Golf coming to NSO in just 2 days aswell, played Mario Tennis to death on my GBC.

Paper Mario only 2 months off as well.

 

[deriks]

I hope that it's a mix of Yoshi Island and Mario World

 

[Hudo]

Shocking that a movie that made $1 billion is getting a sequel.

You can really hear the new Mario voice actor here when he says "Oh yeah, Mario time!".

 

[darth.shrimp]

You can really hear the new Mario voice actor here when he says "Oh yeah, Mario time!".

And then he mario'd all over the koopa army!

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I still haven't watched the first one...

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

The first movie was incredible. I’m sorry they didn’t go for some obscure IP they keep in their dungeons.

It was OK. It was an average Illumination “at least it’ll entertain the kids” movie that was somewhat elevated by cramming in a zillion Mario/Nintendo references.

 

[Codes 208]

I was honestly surprised by how much I liked the first movie. Illumination is the definition of child-pandering humor (safe plotlines, lazy writing, excessive fart jokes, random shenanigans for the sake of random shenanigans, ie: minions)

But the mario movie felt like an honest attempt at making a good dreamworks movie, the only gripe I had was that it felt more like setting the foundation of further stories than focusing on its own. But the many classic references and occasional good jokes and characters (jack black as bowser specifically) made it worth a watch.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Can't wait

Loved the first movie

They made Princess Peach HOT

This us the creepiest take I’ve ever read about this movie

 

[IAmRei]

I like the first. Not quite the best story at all, and i expect less before i finally watched it on the flight few months ago. its entertaining and looking forward to the next sequel.

 

[Rentahamster]

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Would love to see a Luigi Mansion Animated Movie from them sometime

 

[WitchHunter]

Elden Ring movie eta?

 

[StereoVsn]

Would love to see a Luigi Mansion Animated Movie from them sometime

That actually could work pretty well in animated movie format. Throw in Mario and do it with some Ghostbusters vibes.

As far as the first Mario movie, I enjoyed it for the references and nostalgia and my kids loved it for just being a fun kids movie plus Jack Black, Mario and Peach’s VA did a great job.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Shocking that a movie that made $1 billion is getting a sequel.

$1.5 billion, easily. Especially considering the streaming deals from Peacock and then Netflix

 

[John Bilbo]

The first one wasn't very good.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

When I went to the movies, it was one of the best experiences I had... I saw John Wick, Dungeons and Dragons and Mario.

And we wait the for the appearance of Yoshi.

 

[amigastar]

I would rather have him announce a new Miyamoto game.

Spoiler

Really i am

 

[Hrk69]

I'm in babyyy

 

[nial]

The worst part about the first movie was the fact that grown men were using it for culture warring purposes.
Holy damn cringe.

 

[Rat Rage]

The first one was one of the worst movies I've ever seen, if you can even call it a "movie".

 

[Synless]

This us the creepiest take I’ve ever read about this movie

Especially because it did the opposite and gave her a creepy resting bitch face look of the actress that acted her.

 

[Hudo]

At this rate we'll get a full Mario movie trilogy before the next 3D Mario...

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Movie was surprisingly decent. My daughter likes it also. I'm a bit mixed on Peach's new design. Looks good in the movie once you get used to it but weird in the new game. I'd rather game Peach stay like she always has.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

When I went to the movies, it was one of the best experiences I had... I saw John Wick, Dungeons and Dragons and Mario.

And we wait the for the appearance of Yoshi.

I can just imagine them unveiling Yoshi in the trailer, and then a bunch of 40-something man-children shrieking and bawling happy tears because they’re so overcome with emotion.

Then they’ll show a scene where Yoshi shits an egg out of his cloaca and throws it, and the shrieking will be even greater.

 

[Imtjnotu]

I’m sure there are still a few nostalgic Nintendo references they haven’t milked yet.

i wanted a super smash style fight

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I can just imagine them unveiling Yoshi in the trailer, and then a bunch of 40-something man-children shrieking and bawling happy tears because they’re so overcome with emotion.

Then they’ll show a scene where Yoshi shits an egg out of his cloaca and throws it, and the shrieking will be even greater.

Believe me, I went to the movies and thought... It would be full of children and to my surprise the movie had 70% of the audience from 26 years to 55 years old approximately... I was surprised by that... Of course I would go again.

 

[darth.shrimp]

Ok so I just did. Just a matter of finding a (working) download link and watch it, really.

Quite enjoyable, just the right thing to watch on a lonely Sunday afternoon.
Not the biggest fan of Jack Black but he nailed Bowser, Peach is ugly as sin though, loved DK's depiction. I hope the next movie has more Luigi (and Yoshi, but I guess that one's a given considering the stinger).

 

[R6Rider]

First one was perfectly generic.

 

[Spukc]

will only watch it when toad finally comes out as sporesexual

 

[Dr. Suchong]

Shiggsy looking great for 71.
Always a pleasure seeing his smiling face

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

I hope we get to know whether the suicidal Luma got his wish.

 

[Codes 208]

I hope we get to know whether the suicidal Luma got his wish.

I doubt it, if anything he’ll keep coming back because he’s a fan favorite

 

[Dacvak]

Awesome. I really liked the movie, and it’s fun to rewatch with my nieces. I hope they get to visit Delfino or Luigi’s Mansion or something!

 

[mystech]

Now let’s see them do a live action Metroid movie (or even a Netflix series). Put Florence Pugh as Samus and keep the tone as a space survival thriller.

I’m also looking forward to seeing what they do with Zelda. I wonder if the movie will be its own universe or if they will tie it to one of the classic games or the next upcoming game. Lot of directions they could go.

 

[tmlDan]

Hated the first movie, but it was super popular. Hopefully this one is improved.

 

[ADiTAR]

Great news. It was a fun romp and that's what people want. I am surprised it'll take them 5 years for the new one, they kinda have the pipeline set. So either we are going to new locations, or, I dunno.

 

[March Climber]

This one won't have the easy-mode shield of being the first movie to do things good enough.

I’m sure there are still a few nostalgic Nintendo references they haven’t milked yet.

If the story is not good and they just stick more references in, I'm expecting critics to rip into it.

References that Illumination still have yet to use: Mario Party, Paper Mario, Smash Bros, Mario is Missing, Superstar Saga, Rabbids, Mario RPG, Galaxy(Rosalina), Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, and Olympics(Sonic crossover)

 

[Danjin44]

Maybe I’ll be excited if this time they hire writers capable of telling good jokes and more imaginative scenes. But if we’re talking Illumination, fat chance of that happening. Sucks for the good animators and great voice cast (okay, Pratt was only decent as Mario, but the rest of the cast were solid) that they’re shackled working with such lazy writers.

Most CG animation have been this way, even Disney…..they made kids in mind rather than family.

Migrate movie was the same, vey boring jokes with boring story with very predictable ending.