Another new trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie has been released today, part of the onslaught of expensive and lengthy Super Bowl commercials, and while that’s usually enough to rot the brains of even the most online among us, I can assure you, this one is fantastic.
Unlike every previous trailer, which are actual trailers featuring snippets from the movie, this is a new take on the Mario Rap, the classic intro from the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, the live-action series that ran from 1989-1991.
Here, in case you need a refresher, is the original:
And here is the 2023 version:
I haven’t called that number because I’m not the in the US, but that website is indeed up and running, and is everything you would hope it would be from a struggling small business servicing the Brooklyn and Queens areas. There’s excessive animation, broken image links, a careers page (still under construction, sadly) and even a novelty mouse cursor.
UPDATE: Hahahaha the number works:
2023-02-13 19:00:04 'Mario Rap' Makes Comeback In Super Mario Bros. Movie Super Bowl Commercial
Post from kotaku.com
Earlier this week, Super Mario Bros. Movie fans saw a blast from the past in a commercial during the Super Bowl. A teaser for the upcoming cinematic revival of the classic video game featured a reworked version of the iconic “Mario Rap,” which first appeared in the 1993 movie adaptation.
Created by actor Bob Hoskins, the original version of the “Mario Rap” is an ode to Nintendo’s mustachioed mascot, Mario. In this new commercial, the classic rap is mashed up with modern beats and an electrifying animation style that captures Mario’s signature style. The result is a catchy, nostalgic track that will undoubtedly have ‘90s kids all over the world singing along.
The Super Bowl ad advertises the upcoming animated feature, which resurrects the beloved characters and worlds of the Super Mario Bros. world. After the movie’s 1993 release, the Mario franchise has continued to evolve and expand, spurring multiple sequels and spin-offs. The new movie will offer a fresh opportunity for viewers to explore the fantastical Mushroom Kingdom, filled with power-ups, coins, iconic baddies, and, of course, Mario’s signature catchphrases.
In an additional homage to the original movie, Mario’s brother Luigi is voiced by Bob Hoskins’ son, Noah. This clever nod to the original is sure to delight longtime fans of the franchise.
The commercial for Super Mario Bros. Movie was a pleasant surprise for many viewers, and a fun way to promote this beloved video game franchise. Though it remains to be seen whether Mario’s return to the big screen will be a success, the nostalgic rap and the references to the original movie suggest the revival could make a great impression when it’s released later this year.