Super Mario Bros.
1993

Super Mario Bros.

★ 4.2 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
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Synopsis

Super Mario Bros. (1993) follows brothers Mario and Luigi, played by Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo, who are sucked into a dystopian alternate dimension where dinosaurs evolved into humanoids. They must battle the ruthless King Koopa, played by Dennis Hopper, to rescue Princess Daisy and save both worlds from merging. Despite being a box office disappointment and critical failure, the film has since gained a strong cult following for its bizarre and unique vision.

Did You Know?
  • Bob Hoskins reportedly hated making the film and called it his worst job.
  • The Koopa Tower was built in a real North Carolina location.
  • Dennis Hopper initially refused the role of King Koopa.
  • The film cost approximately $48 million to produce.
  • It was the first major Hollywood film based on a video game.
Iconic Quotes
  • Welcome to the real world.
  • I am the King! I make the rules!
  • Trust the fungus.
  • Koopa, you're such a fossil.
  • Mario! Luigi! Get to the pipes!
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

Its poor adaptation of the beloved video game franchise and bad acting make it a so-bad-it's-good classic