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'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Receives Mixed Reviews Amidst Box Office Projections

Early reactions to 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' describe the film as chaotic with abundant fan service, as the follow-up to the popular 2023 franchise starter prepares for its April 1st theatrical release with projections aiming for $180 million domestically and over $350 million globally. Reviews are now emerging, with some critics finding the sequel frenetic and disappointing, while others highlight the chaotic fun and gorgeous animation.

30 Mar, 19:27 — 1 Apr, 11:43
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APVery High2d ago

Movie Review: Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ levels up the magic - AP News

Movie Review: Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ levels up the magic  AP News

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BBCHigh1d ago

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction

Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2d ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review – bland screensaver of a movie that’s actually worse than AI

At this point, it’s trite to say that a bad film feels as if it’s been AI generated, but this simplistic sequel is next-level – it’s nothing more than an Easter holiday cash grab Here is an inert and uninteresting animated follow-up to The Super Mario Bros Movie, based on the legacy video game about two wacky Italian-Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi, voiced here by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day; this kind of stereotype is evidently the last in mainstream entertainment to be considered offensiv...

By Peter Bradshaw

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times-ukMostly Factual2d ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review — is this the end of cinema? - The Times

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review — is this the end of cinema?  The Times

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varietyMostly Factual2d ago

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Nintendo Sequel?

It’s time to leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind. Illumination and Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” opening in theaters April 1, sends Mario and Luigi on their biggest adventure yet — into outer space. Inspired by the fan-favorite “Super Mario Galaxy” games, the sequel builds on the massive success of 2023’s “The Super Mario Bros. […]

By Payton Turkeltaub

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: fun, sincere and built for gamers - The Straits Times

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: fun, sincere and built for gamers  The Straits Times

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2d ago

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Review: Chris Pratt and Charlie Day Return for a Sequel That Will Delight Fans (but Few Others)

Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Keegan Michael-Key are also back for the follow-up to the 2023 animated hit, joined by newcomers Glen Powell, Brie Larson, Donald Glover and Benny Safdie.

By Frank Scheck

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual2d ago

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Creators Tease ‘Expansive World’ for Nintendo Movies

Producers Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri also discuss 'Star Fox' inclusion and what that could mean for the future of the franchise

By Elisabeth Garber-Paul

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deadlineMostly Factual3d ago

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Shoots For Stars, Eyes Biggest Global Weekend Opening YTD With $350M – Box Office Preview

Bigger than an expanding mushroom or a giant-sized Mario, the box office is literally going to explode over the Easter stretch in the positive sense of the word as Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to do around $350M around world. Broken out that’s $175M over five days in the U.S./Canada at 4,000 […]

By Anthonypauldalessandro

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ignMostly Factual2d ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opens the Door to a Full Super Smash Bros. Film, Where Any Nintendo Character Can Appear in the Future

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features an in-universe explanation for why Star Fox hero Fox McCloud is suddenly mixing with Mario and Bowser — and it opens the door to a full Super Smash Bros. film.

By Tom Phillips

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nmeMostly Factual2d ago

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is chaotic with loads of fan service, according to early reviews

“Those references truly shine” The post ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is chaotic with loads of fan service, according to early reviews appeared first on NME.

By Ali Shutler

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screen-rantMixed2d ago

5 Reasons Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Worse Than The First Movie's

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has a significantly worse Rotten Tomatoes score than the first movie. Here's why reviews are harsher for the sequel.

By Cooper Hood

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Coverage Timeline

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deadline30 Mar, 19:27First to report

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Shoots For Stars, Eyes Biggest Global Weekend Opening YTD With $350M – Box Office Preview

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nme31 Mar, 11:41

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is chaotic with loads of fan service, according to early reviews

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times-uk31 Mar, 19:00

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review — is this the end of cinema? - The Times

AP31 Mar, 19:00

Movie Review: Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ levels up the magic - AP News

hollywood-reporter31 Mar, 19:00

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Review: Chris Pratt and Charlie Day Return for a Sequel That Will Delight Fans (but Few Others)

The Guardian31 Mar, 19:00

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review – bland screensaver of a movie that’s actually worse than AI

ign31 Mar, 19:00

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opens the Door to a Full Super Smash Bros. Film, Where Any Nintendo Character Can Appear in the Future

rolling-stone31 Mar, 19:10

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Creators Tease ‘Expansive World’ for Nintendo Movies

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screen-rant1 Apr, 01:38

5 Reasons Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Worse Than The First Movie's

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variety1 Apr, 03:00

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Nintendo Sequel?

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la-vanguardia1 Apr, 04:00

'La grazia' (★★✩✩✩), la grande perezza y otros estrenos de la semana

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der-standard1 Apr, 05:00

"Super Mario Galaxy"-Film: Knallbunter Trip auf narrischen Schwammerln

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helsingin-sanomat1 Apr, 07:45

Elokuva-arvio | Uusi Super Mario -elokuva on vastenmielistä väkivaltasaastaa lapsille

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straits-times1 Apr, 09:25

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: fun, sincere and built for gamers - The Straits Times

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BBC1 Apr, 11:43

Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction

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klix-ba1 Apr, 13:14Latest update

Universal Pictures s novim filmom o Super Mariju cilja na rekordnih 375 miliona dolara zarade