The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Movie Review

Overview

The review opens by pointing out a likely “egg” from The Super Mario Bros. Movie ending—specifically Yoshi’s literal Easter egg—which sets up the next jump through more classic Mario worlds.

It then frames The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as essentially Nintendo nostalgia bait, with the “real” connective tissue being the story: Rosalina is captured by Bowser Jr., so Mario and Luigi chase Princess Peach, who ends up being tied to chasing after Rosalina. Meanwhile, Bowser breaks off into his own arc, creating a tangled, multi-track plot.

What Stands Out (Highlights)

• Animation and visuals

  • The reviewer praises how colorful and polished the movie looks.
  • Exciting space battles are singled out.
  • The film is expected to land well with kids—captured in the reaction: “Daddy, Mommy… are there more of those out there?”

• Music by Brian Tyler

  • The score is repeatedly described as the best part of the film.
  • It’s called “magical,” and praised for weaving in a wide range of Mario themes across the franchise’s history.

Key Criticism (The “Problem” With the Movie)

• The plot feels overly branchy and messy

  • Despite strong visuals and music, the reviewer argues there are too many story threads, making the movie feel less cohesive.
  • The criticism is that it feels like the film is trying to do a full “Super Mario Galaxy coloring book” of references rather than building a clean narrative.

• Sequelitis / rinse-and-repeat

  • The reviewer compares the structure to what worked in the first movie (a simpler, more straightforward Mario-style plot).
  • They argue this sequel isn’t as streamlined.

• Cameos are hit-or-miss

  • Some quick, understated references are enjoyable when they don’t linger.
  • Others feel wasted, including certain “definite” characters/bosses the reviewer wanted to matter more.

Buddy Trio and Pacing Complaint

The reviewer’s biggest structural gripe is that the Bowser–Mario–Luigi setup is the most promising premise, but the movie doesn’t fully commit to it. They claim the film could’ve been about 40 minutes shorter, blaming disconnected branching plot beats for an overall sense of disappointment.

Jokes and Reactions

• Music reactions

  • A running joke frames the soundtrack experience as “here’s Star Wars—the good Star Wars,” reinforcing the soundtrack as a major win.

• Romantic subplot banter

  • The reviewer notes mixed romantic signals—Mario and Peach seem at least partially interested at points.
  • The review then calls out Nintendo’s meta take: Mario is effectively “friend-zoned” (officially), turning it into a bit of meta commentary.

Overall Verdict

• Kids will probably enjoy it for the action, visuals, and references.
• Parents may find it less satisfying—particularly if they want a tighter, more cohesive storyline and more consistent pacing.

The review ends by asking viewers whether they’ve seen it and what other Nintendo properties they’d like to see adapted next, with hopes expressed for Legend of Zelda and Metroid.

Personalities Appearing

• The reviewer/narrator (single primary voice throughout)
• Mentions only (not acting on-screen): Princess Peach, Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Rosalina, Bowser Jr., Yoshi
• A Glenn Powell–voiced character (the reviewer implies a surprise about this character)