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-'''''Super Mario Bros.''''' is a sci-fi adventure film loosely based on the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series of video games, produced by {{wp|Allied Filmmakers|Lightmotive}} and released in theaters on May 28, 1993 by the now-defunct {{wp|Hollywood Pictures}} division of {{wp|Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios}}.<ref name="box office mojo">[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=supermariobros.htm ''Super Mario Bros.'' on Box Office Mojo] (Accessed on November 27, 2010)</ref> While the film draws inspiration from the games, it spins these elements into a more realistic and darker fashion. The movie was originally written as a fantasy-style film, but was gradually changed over numerous rewrites to the point where it became a sci-fi/action film. It was written by Parker Bennett, Terry Runte, and [[Ed Solomon]], and directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.<ref name="Super Mario Bros. - Full cast and crew - IMBd">[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108255/fullcredits]</ref> Produced on an estimated budget of $48 million<ref name="box office mojo"/> for its high-profile cast and special effects, ''Super Mario Bros.'' was the first live-action film based upon a video game property.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108255/trivia Super Mario Bros. (1993) - Trivia - IMBd]</ref>
+'''''Super Mario Bros.''''' is a sci-fi adventure film loosely based on the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series of video games, produced by {{wp|Allied Filmmakers|Lightmotive}} and released in theaters on May 28, 1993 by the now-defunct {{wp|Hollywood Pictures}} division of {{wp|Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios}}.<ref name="box office mojo">[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=supermariobros.htm ''Super Mario Bros.'' on Box Office Mojo] (Accessed on November 27, 2010)</ref> While the film draws inspiration from the games, it spins these elements into a more realistic and darker fashion. The movie was originally written as a fantasy-style film, but was gradually changed over numerous rewrites to the point where it became a sci-fi/action film. It was written by Parker Bennett, Terry Runte, and [[Ed Solomon]], and directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.<ref name="Super Mario Bros. - Full cast and crew - IMBd">[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108255/fullcredits]</ref> Produced on an estimated budget of $48 million<ref name="box office mojo"/> for its high-profile cast and special effects, ''Super Mario Bros.'' was the first live-action film based on a video game property.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108255/trivia Super Mario Bros. (1993) - Trivia - IMBd]</ref>
-In stark contrast to the video games, the ''Super Mario Bros.'' film embodies a {{wp|Dystopia|dystopian}} science-fiction and {{wp|cyberpunk}} feeling and setting. This is in part due to the film's art designer, {{wp|David Snyder}}, having previously been designer for the science-fiction cyberpunk film ''{{wp|Blade Runner}}'' and both directors of the film having previously created the satirical dystopian science fiction series ''{{wp|Max Headroom (TV series)|Max Headroom}}''. With ''[[Super Mario World]]'' having been released in North America less than two years prior to the film, the film carries a strong dinosaur theme and plot inspired by [[Dinosaur Land]].<ref>"We knew the game and we knew one of its areas was Dino World, so we thought that it would be a great place to go into." Statement by director Rocky Morton in Australian "Dinosaur Magazine," Starlog Telecommunications, Inc.{{page needed}}</ref> The film was a financial failure, grossing $38.9 million worldwide against a budget of $42–48 million, and was widely lambasted by critics, who criticized the plot, inconsistent tone, and lack of faithfulness to the source material, but praised the special effects, artistic direction, and cast performances. Many actors involved with the production of the movie reported highly negative experiences with the filming; notably, [[Mario (film character)|Mario]]'s actor, [[Bob Hoskins]], regarded it as his worst and most regrettable work. Despite appearing on several {{wp|List of films considered the worst|compilations of the worst films ever made}}, the film has gained a cult following and has been described as a {{wp|cult film|cult classic}}.
+In stark contrast to the video games, the ''Super Mario Bros.'' film embodies a {{wp|Dystopia|dystopian}} science-fiction and {{wp|cyberpunk}} feeling and setting. This is in part due to the film's art designer, {{wp|David Snyder}}, having previously been designer for the science-fiction cyberpunk film ''{{wp|Blade Runner}}'' and both directors of the film having previously created the satirical dystopian science fiction series ''{{wp|Max Headroom (TV series)|Max Headroom}}''. With ''[[Super Mario World]]'' having been released in North America less than two years prior to the film, the film carries a strong dinosaur theme and plot inspired by [[Dinosaur Land]].<ref>"We knew the game and we knew one of its areas was Dino World, so we thought that it would be a great place to go into." Statement by director Rocky Morton in Australian "Dinosaur Magazine," Starlog Telecommunications, Inc.{{page needed}}</ref> The film was a financial failure, grossing $38.9 million worldwide against a budget of $42–48 million, and was widely lambasted by critics, who criticized the plot, inconsistent tone, and lack of faithfulness to the source material, but praised the special effects, artistic direction, and cast performances. Many actors involved with the production of the movie reported highly negative experiences with the filming; notably, [[Mario (film character)|Mario]]'s actor, [[Bob Hoskins]], regarded it as his worst and most regrettable work. Despite appearing on several lists of the {{wp|List of films considered the worst|worst films ever made}}, the film has gained a cult following and has been described as a {{wp|cult film|cult classic}}.
 In a 1989 issue of ''Los Angeles Times'', it was reported that "DIC Enterprises will produce a full-length animated feature film based on the characters from Nintendo's 'Super Mario Bros.' game" to be released in 1990.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1989-04-17/entertainment/ca-1885_1_nintendo-s-super-mario-bros-dic-enterprises-animated-series] (Accessed on June 27, 2018)</ref> Similarly, in a 1990 issue of ''TV Guide'' magazine listing some upcoming animated movies, this movie was among those listed (suggesting it was originally meant to be animated) and scheduled for release in summer of 1991.<ref>[http://www.platypuscomix.net/bored/tvguidesimpsons5.html] (Accessed on September 22, 2009)</ref> ''Super Mario Bros.'' was released on VHS later in 1993, and was later re-released on DVD in 2003. On August 15, 2010, the DVD version was re-released in memory of Dennis Hopper, who had died two months earlier.<ref>[http://www.destructoid.com/super-mario-bros-the-movie-gets-re-released-on-dvd-181462.phtml]</ref> United Kingdom film distributer Second Sight Films later re-released the movie on both DVD and Blu-ray formats, originally stated to be released on August 11, 2014<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1786]</ref> before being delayed to November 3 due to needing to work on new extras.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SecondSightFilms/photos/a.155124601288648.33512.154695504664891/459359157531856/?type=1&permPage=1]</ref> A SteelBook special edition of the Blu-ray release with even more special features was released on February 13, 2017, exclusively through UK retailer {{wp|Zavvi}}.<ref>Dewell, Ron (December 30, 2016). [http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/30/super-mario-bros-movie-getting-a-slick-re-release-on-blu-ray-with-a-steelbook-case/ Super Mario Bros movie getting a slick re-release on Blu-ray with a steelbook case]. TechnoBuffalo. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref> Over twenty minutes of deleted scenes were discovered in 2019.<ref>SMB Movie (April 18, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4yy9oBKN4 Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Special: Restoration Commentary!]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 13, 2021.</ref>
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 Back in the desert, Iggy and Spike locate Mario and Luigi, driving a small, six-wheeled vehicle towards them. They accidentally drive off a cliff, attracting the attention of the Mario Bros. Quickly, the brothers tie them up, demanding information. They reveal the purpose of Daisy's necklace and Koopa's plan with it. Luigi offers a trade: the meteorite shard in exchange for Daisy. Iggy and Spike agree and, based off of Luigi's description of Big Bertha, head to the [[Boom Boom Bar]].
-At Koopa's Tower, Daisy is looking out the window, but turns her attention to Yoshi when she sees him trying to bite his chain in two, and offers the dinosaur sympathy. Back in the desert, the Marios, along with Iggy and Spike, notice a garbage truck (the [[Sludge Gulper]]s), which is unloading the trash in the middle of the desert. They knock out the garbage men ([[Snifit (film species)|Snifit]]s), hijack the truck, and drive back into the city.
+At Koopa's Tower, Daisy is looking out the window, but turns her attention to Yoshi when she sees him trying to bite his chain in two, and offers the dinosaur sympathy. Back in the desert, the Marios, along with Iggy and Spike, notice a garbage truck (the [[Sludge Gulper]]s), which is unloading the trash in the middle of the desert. They knock out the garbage men ([[Snifit]]s), hijack the truck, and drive back into the city.
 At the Boom Boom Bar, Mario and Luigi don Spike's ex-wife's dance clothes to fit into the dance club. Once inside, Mario and Luigi attempt to locate Big Bertha. Iggy and Spike head to the bar, ordering drinks as a toast to Koopa's downfall. Mario finds and confronts Big Bertha, attempting to seduce her, but resulting with a punch in the face. Mario then walks over to her again, trying reverse psychology this time, and Big Bertha demands he dance with her, during which he attempts to snatch Daisy's necklace back. He finally does so, just as the song ends, but Lena and a squad of Goombas arrive after having been tipped off by the coat check. Mario and Luigi attempt escape, but lose the necklace, saved from falling into a floor vent by Lena, in the process before being aided by Big Bertha. She lends them each a pair of Thwomp Stompers, instructing them on their use. They then escape through the roof, and, while they are moving, Luigi notices that the fungus is once again trying to give them a Bob-omb. The brothers then continue running from Goombas, only to be cornered on a catwalk by cops, but escape by jumping into the back of a moving Sludge Gulper. Mario complains that it is impossible for them to enter the tower, but Luigi insists that nothing is impossible, only improbable.
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 There were frequent conflicts between the directors and the rest of the staff. Most of the film crew disliked Morton and Jankel, referring to them with nicknames such as "Rocky and Annabel, the Flying Squirrel Show". Furthermore, the script was rewritten and revised on a daily basis even after filming had begun,<ref name="Game Informer"/> making the lead actors feel apathetic toward the shoot.<ref>[http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-11-05/features/9204100424_1_super-mario-bros-king-koopa-video-games Chicago Tribune: Mario`s Great Challenge]</ref> Filming was originally scheduled to last ten weeks, but due to these issues ended up going for fifteen.<ref name="Game Informer"/> The directors were shut out of the production after most of the main scenes were filmed, and other production companies were brought in to complete the late and overbudget shoot.<ref name="Game Informer"></ref> Morton and Jankel were able to get back into the production during editing with help from the {{wp|Directors Guild of America}}, and wanted the movie cut digitally, but the editors insisted on using {{wp|Moviola}} and {{wp|Steenbeck}}, leading to a slow editing process.<ref name="Game Informer"/>
-A featurette of the development of the film was also made, called ''[[The Making of... Super Mario Bros.]]''. It describes in detail the production of the movie, with behind-the-scenes interviews with much of the key cast and production staff. A book about the film's production was released the same year titled ''From Microchips to Moviestars: The Making of Super Mario Bros.''
+A featurette of the development of the film was also made, called ''[[The Making of... Super Mario Bros.]]'' It describes in detail the production of the movie, with behind-the-scenes interviews with much of the key cast and production staff. A book about the film's production was released the same year titled ''From Microchips to Moviestars: The Making of Super Mario Bros.''
 ===Deleted scenes and early drafts===
 {{main|List of Super Mario Bros. (film) deleted scenes}}
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 *Dinohattan being infested with the [[King (film character)|King]]'s fungus is referred to derisively as a "[[Mushroom Kingdom]]" by President Koopa.
 *Charges used for the Thwomp Stomper-boots resemble Banzai Bills, while the boots themselves are inspired by the item [[Goomba's Shoe]] and enemy [[Thwomp]]s. The sound the boots make when activated is also the effect made when Mario takes a hit and dies.
-*The junkyard workers are referred to as [[Snifit (film species)|Snifit]]s with a vague resemblance, while a group known as the "[[Fungus Unit]]" resemble Snifits and (debatably) [[Shy Guy]]s.
+*The junkyard workers are referred to as [[Snifit]]s with a vague resemblance, while a group known as the "[[Fungus Unit]]" resemble Snifits from the source material and (debatably) [[Shy Guy]]s.
 *A [[Bob-omb]] is used prominently near the end of the film after appearing twice before.
 *[[Big Bertha (film character)|Big Bertha]] is a large woman in red at the Boom Boom Bar. She is based on the [[Big Cheep Cheep|giant red fish]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.