The DK Rap Image used with permission by copyright holder Audiences even hear the theme song of Captain Toad when Mario’s buddy Toad first appears in the film. The music for Bowser’s airship levels is heard when he invades the Penguin Castle. To name just a few, the theme of the underground levels plays as Mario and Luigi explore the sewers of Brooklyn. Since this movie pays numerous tributes to Nintendo’s classic games, it naturally uses many iconic songs from the Super Mario Bros. Classic songs Image used with permission by copyright holder However, the filmmakers snuck a nod to this boxing game with the appearance of Punch-Out Pizzeria in Brooklyn. This classic is particularly infamous for the final boss fight between challenger Little Mac and the heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who’s almost impossible to beat. The film surprisingly makes a small reference to Punch-Out, another NES game outside of the Super Mario Bros. Unless Nintendo does make a Kid Icarus film, this might be the closest this angel gets to starring in a movie (excluding that anime trailer with Link). When Mario is left bummed out by his family’s criticisms over his new career choice, he retires to his bedroom and plays the cult classic NES game, Kid Icarus.Įven for a Nintendo film, this was the last place audiences expected to see Pit on the big screen. Somehow, there’s even a blue Luma from Super Mario Galaxy that taunts Luigi with sadistic and nihilistic glee. These cages are reminiscent of the ones that have held Peach in the games, conveying how Luigi has replaced her as the story’s person in distress.Īnd in this infernal dungeon, Luigi encounters many prisoners of different species, and some of them look like they were once part of Bowser’s army. When Luigi is captured by Bowser, he is thrown into a cage hanging from a chain over a pit of lava. Hanging out Image used with permission by copyright holder They even cross the fields of Yoshi Island with a herd of the titular dinosaurs roaming in the background. U, and the bridge surrounded by Cheep Cheeps that has appeared in some form in many different games. There’s the Sand Kingdom from Super Mario Odyssey, the Bob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64, the Rock Candy Mines from New Super Mario Bros. Throughout their journey to the Jungle Kingdom, Mario, Peach, and Toad have to cross through many iconic locations from the Mario franchise. Different worlds Image used with permission by copyright holder Peach also harnesses the power of a Fire Flower and an Ice Flower, and the latter allows her to gain the upper hand against Bowser. In another, Mario dons the Cat Suit from Super Mario 3D World in his gladiator match against Donkey Kong. In one scene, Mario can be seen gliding through the air in the Tanooki Suit from Super Mario Bros. But there are many other power-ups fans will recognize from the games. Mario especially needs to consume red mushrooms (which he hates) in order to gain new strength. It wouldn’t be a Mario movie without some cool power-ups. Power-ups Image used with permission by copyright holder Foreman Spike Image used with permission by copyright holderĪfter seeing their first commercial as independent plumbers, Mario and Luigi run into their old boss, Foreman Spike, who is voiced by the incomparable Sebastian Maniscalco.ĭie-hard fans should recognize Spike as Mario and Luigi’s boss from the Wrecking Crew game series, which makes for a terrific reference to an obscure character from Mario and Luigi’s early years. The heroes hurl green shells at their enemies, defy gravity like in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and one Koopa Trooper even knocks out Mario as the dreaded blue shell. The whole scene is a spiraling and high-octane thrill ride with many references to classic racing games. The best part of the entire film, hands-down, is the battle between Mario and Peach’s army and Bowser’s army on Rainbow Road, which many gamers remember as the bane of their existence playing Mario Kart with their friends. Mario Kart Image used with permission by copyright holder Coincidentally, the first game for the GameCube was the spooky ghost-hunting classic Luigi’s Mansion, one of the best GameCube games of all time. This ringtone is the sound of the startup screen for the Nintendo GameCube in which the console’s logo forms from a small, purple cube. When Mario and Luigi get a call from the first customer of their new plumbing business, Luigi’s phone rings to a tune that should be familiar to gamers who grew up in the early 2000s. GameCube ringtone Image used with permission by copyright holder Donkey Kong even delivers what looks like his Giant Punch from the iconic fighting game franchise. The scene also features shots that could’ve been taken from one of the Smash Bros. Movie, rankedįorget the haters, The Super Mario Bros. The 7 most powerful characters in The Super Mario Bros. Download Mobile Legends Bang Bang for Android.Download Adobe Flash Player for Windows.

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