Something to keep in mind is that I'm not someone that grew up playing the Mario games or watching the Mario cartoons or the live-action movie. Despite not having much experience with the Mario franchise, I was interested in seeing the film.

In the film, Mario and Luigi are brothers who have started a plumbing business. The two brothers accidentally land in a magical world. Luigi gets kidnapped by the villainous Bowser. Bowser is planning on attacking the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Peach, who is the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, teams up with Mario to save Luigi and the Mushroom Kingdom. Along the way, Mario and Peach get accompanied by the upbeat Toad and the strong Donkey Kong.

This film has been mocked by critics for having a simplistic plot, while fans have been speaking highly of how much fun the film is. I might not be someone that grew up with Mario, but I have to agree with the Mario fans. The critics might be right about the film not having a super complex, deep plot. However, the film is upbeat fun from beginning to end. The underdog story of Mario and Luigi is very sweet and fun. The film shows their rise to heroism, while also showing how strong and useful Princess Peach can be.

All of the characters in the film are enjoyable to watch. Mario and Luigi are a close duo of heroic brothers. Mario is outgoing, brave and confident, while Luigi is nervous but well-intentioned. Princess Peach steals the show. Her heroism is powerful and impressive, while her style is something that certainly catches the eyes. Bowser is an intimidating, entertaining villain.

When the cast was announced, there was a lot of backlash. Chris Pratt as Mario? That announcement made both fans and non-fans scratch their heads in confusion. Chris Pratt is not exactly the person that people thought should be voicing Mario. A lot of people thought that his performance would hurt the film. However, to my surprise, Chris Pratt actually does a good job. He is able to make Mario sound different from his normal speaking voice. Anya-Taylor Joy shines with grace as Princess Peach. As usual, Jack Black is very energetic and fun. Seth Rogen doesn't sound much different than he usually does, but his Donkey Kong voice still works. Fred Armisen gives a very unrecognizable, funny performance as King Cranky Kong.

The animation was the main thing that captivated my interest when the film started being advertised. The animation of the film is incredibly beautiful and colorful. The imaginative characters and their worlds are visual treats. The characters have very charming, stylish, distinct designs. From the unique design of Mario to the beautiful look of Princess Peach, the characters are filled with visual appeal. The animation looks particularly impressive when the characters are shown racing.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a film that's filled with good characters, gorgeous animation and entertainment value. If you want an enjoyable, colorful adventure, I highly recommend the film.