The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Nintendo in general, does not need

defenders or simps. You are allowed to like or dislike this movie on its

own merits, no more and no less than The Godfather. But in the context of

the previous Mario Bros film, other video game adaptations in general, and

Illumination Studio’s works, this movie is a miracle. The Mario pillars of

simplicity, spectacle, and polish are all on display here, so sit back and

listen as the Cartoncast takes in a movie that is at once exactly what

you’d expect, but also makes most of the shots it takes. Let’s a go.