The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Audience Sentiment
Musical magic takes flight
Rushed to the finish
The film swings from its lowest point during the rushed final confrontation up to a visually spectacular finale, showing how technical prowess can somewhat salvage weak storytelling
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie delivers impressive animation and nostalgic moments but suffers from formulaic storytelling that becomes increasingly tired as the film progresses. While the visual spectacle and musical score earn genuine praise, critics consistently noted the lack of narrative cohesion and character development that made this feel like a missed opportunity rather than a worthy sequel.
Full cast
Chris Pratt
Mario (voice)
Anya Taylor-Joy
Princess Peach (voice)
Charlie Day
Luigi (voice)
Jack Black
Bowser (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Toad (voice)
Benny Safdie
Bowser Jr. (voice)
Donald Glover
Yoshi (voice)
Issa Rae
Honey Queen (voice)
Luis Guzmán
Wart (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kamek (voice)
Brie Larson
Rosalina (voice)
Glen Powell
Fox McCloud (voice)
Juliet Jelenic
Lumalee (voice)
Ed Skudder
R.O.B. (voice)
Roxana Ortega
Ukiki (voice)
Virginia Dare Jelenic
Yellow Luma (voice)
Eric Bauza
Toad General (Voice)
Crew
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