Super Mario Bros.(1993) Movie Review 2/2

Part two of my review of Super Mario Bros.(1993) starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samantha Mathis, Fisher Stevens, Richard Edson, Fiona Shaw, and Dana Kaminski. Directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel.

Trivia

A sequel was supposed to happen but was cancelled due to lack of popularity of the first film.

Bob Hoskins was quite unhappy with this film and his experience working on it. In an August 2007 interview, he proclaimed Super Mario Bros. as the worst thing he ever did.

According to John Leguizamo in his autobiography, Rocky Morton once poured hot coffee on an extra's head because he didn't like the extra's costume.

In his 2007 autobiography John Leguizamo states he and Bob Hoskins hated working on the film and would frequently get drunk to make it through the experience. Both men apparently knew the movie would turn out bad, so they simply tried to make the best of it. He also stated he felt one of the biggest reasons the movie turned out the way it did was because the directors wanted a more "adult" movie while the studio, considering the source material, was looking for a children's film.

John Leguizamo broke one of Bob Hoskins's fingers during a stunt involving the Mario van. According to Leguizamo, when it happened, Bob started cussing profusely and incoherently.

Kevin Costner turned down the offer to play as King Koppa.

Dustin Hoffman expressed interest in the role of Mario because his children were fans of the game.

Harold Ramis was at one time considered to direct this film (as Ramis was a fan of the game series), but turned it down.

This film did so poorly at the box office that even Nintendo Power magazine was dismissive of it. In an article detailing the history of the Mario brothers, the film's release was listed with a description which merely read: "Yes it happened. Let us speak no more of it."

More than 1 1/2 square miles of plywood, 150 tons of steel, and 62 miles of lumber was used to create the Dinohatten set.

The Yoshi puppet was capable of making 64 separate movements.

No less than 9 puppeteers were used to operate the Yoshi puppet.

200 feet of cable were crammed into the 3 foot tall Yoshi puppet.

Category:

Film & Animation

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• Super Mario Bros.
• Movie Review
• Bob Hoskins
• John Leguizamo
• Dennis Hopper
• Samantha Mathis
• Fisher Stevens
• Richard Edson
• Fiona Shaw
• Dana Kaminski
• Rocky Morton
• Annabel Jankel
• 90's
• Nintendo
• Video Game
• Live-Action

[MrThrowawayAccount]

Just caught this two-part review and thought it was really fair and overall just fun. It's good to see someone enjoy the movie for what it is, despite its few flaws. It really is an underrated classic with a fun story, great actors and amazing effects.

I'm curious if you've ever been to the movie's fansite? It'd be awesome to have someone as passionate as you around. :)

[OcpCommunications]

@MrThrowawayAccount I actually have..and it's a really well done site..I've always liked the flick ever since I was a kid.I guess there's a message board on the SMB Movie site..I might drop in sometime..I'm just a busy bee these days..but I'll make the time..

[MrThrowawayAccount]

@OcpCommunications That's great to hear. Don't know if you've been by lately, but we've interviewed a lot of the cast & crew as well as updated/launched many of the sections. There's quite a bit of material to get anybody excited.

We'd love to have you around if you ever find an opening. We've actually had to turn off automatic registration, but if you want I can create an account for you so it'll be ready without the hassle whenever you have the time to stop by.

[OcpCommunications]

@MrThrowawayAccount Sure! If you can, create an alternate account for me..I'll drop by sometime next week..I dunno what user name you wan me to use though how about GoombaCop? and I've checked out those interviews..It's some really great stuff..

[snake5475]

Great Review on Super Mario Bros Movie Mike. Its A Great Movie Indeed I really wish they could of make a sequel but they won't. Always Love the movie since i was little.

[MrThrowawayAccount]

@OcpCommunications Your account is created! Just log in with the password "password," change it, and then feel free to introduce yourself under the Newbie Lounge and start posting! You can post this two-part review or just post in any other topic, no matter how old it is. If you have something to add, go for it.

[MrThrowawayAccount]

@OcpCommunications GoombaCop should be fine, though you can also go by your username on here if you choose to re-post this review and your other movie-related videos. What E-mail address should I create the account under?

[marioradium]

"Are we dead?"lol

great review mike. to the critics who hate this film, I say we de-evolve them^-^

[ILiveAgain1]

This movie OWNS plain&simple so does your review little bro thumbs up!

[ramboraph4life]

Nice job on the review Mike. I don't mind the movie, I don't think it's that bad of a flick and i had fun with it.