Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Mario In Review
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In this episode of 'In Review – A Kinda Funny Film & TV Podcast,' the hosts dive into the Super Mario Galaxy movie, a 2026 animated film directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelinek. The cast—Tim Geddes, Andy Cortez, Greg Miller, Blessing Out of Aoye Jr., and Nick Scarpino—offer a mix of affection and criticism, praising the film’s visual spectacle, nostalgic references, and action choreography while lamenting its thin plot, underdeveloped characters, and lack of emotional depth. The movie, which runs 1 hour and 38 minutes, is celebrated for its vibrant homage to the Mario franchise, particularly the Galaxy game, but criticized for feeling like a chaotic collage of every Mario game rather than a cohesive sequel. The hosts highlight standout moments like the Star Fox anime sequence, the emotional weight of Rosalina’s backstory, and the final battle’s creative use of power-ups, yet express disappointment in the underutilization of key characters like Bowser and Yoshi. Despite its flaws, the film is seen as a love letter to fans, with strong visuals and music, though not a cinematic masterpiece. The episode concludes with a ranking of the Mario movies and a fun 'Rag Guys Talk Bad Guys' segment, where Bowser Jr. is crowned the top villain of the Galaxy movie.
The movie excels in visual spectacle and nostalgic references but suffers from a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
Star Fox’s inclusion and anime-style intro are hailed as standout moments, potentially setting up a future franchise.
Bowser Jr. is praised as a compelling villain, while Bowser’s character arc feels inconsistent and underutilized.
The film’s action sequences are well-choreographed and visually stunning, especially the final battle with power-up cameos.
The movie feels like a 'greatest hits' of Mario games rather than a unified narrative, which may disappoint fans seeking a deeper story.
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Sponsor Intro & Host Reunion
The episode opens with a sponsor message from NoCD for OCD treatment, followed by the hosts welcoming back Nick Scarpino and celebrating the return of the 'In Review' format. They briefly discuss their recent Lord of the Rings commentary and tease upcoming episodes.
Initial Reactions & Overall Impressions
“I just want these to be better and they won't cause it's illumination, but I would love for just you know better comedic writers to come in and just have better jokes and better interactions between characters because a lot of it is a lot of the jokes are like kind of expected and obvious and i just feel like that that needs the most improvement”
Visuals, Music & Action Sequences
“The amount of Star Fox music in this movie is insane. There's like 10 different tracks and that intro shit with the anime stuff showing off the entire crew. I'm like, this is unbelievable.”
Character Development & Story Critique
The hosts express disappointment in the lack of character growth, especially for Mario, Luigi, and Bowser. They note that Bowser Jr.’s arc feels underdeveloped and that the film fails to deliver on emotional highs, despite being packed with references.
Spoilers & Plot Breakdown
The hosts dive into the plot, discussing key moments like Peach’s backstory, the kidnapping by Bowser Jr., the journey through various galaxies, and the final battle. They critique the disjointed structure, especially the split between Peach and Mario’s groups.
“The amount of Star Fox music in this movie is insane. There's like 10 different tracks and that intro shit with the anime stuff showing off the entire crew. I'm like, this is unbelievable.”
“I have so much more faith in whatever that movie is going to end up being than I do these Mario movies actually being good.”
“This is a commercial more than it is a movie, but it's a commercial of really, really, really good products.”
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