3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Overview
Mario and Luigi, plumbers from Brooklyn, find themselves in an alternate universe where evolved dinosaurs live in hi-tech squalor. They're the only hope to save our universe from invasion by the dino dictator, Koopa.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
3.7
Overview
Mario and Luigi, plumbers from Brooklyn, find themselves in an alternate universe where evolved dinosaurs live in hi-tech squalor. They're the only hope to save our universe from invasion by the dino dictator, Koopa.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict involves a fantastical struggle against a tyrannical villain, resolved through individual heroism. Its themes are largely apolitical, focusing on universal concepts of good versus evil and adventure rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie features an explicit race-swap with a minority actor cast in a traditionally white role. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center around strong DEI themes, maintaining a neutral framing in its storytelling.
Secondary
The film includes a scene where Big Bertha, a female bouncer, physically overpowers and removes two male characters, Mario and Luigi, from a bar. This demonstrates a clear physical victory.
Luigi, a character canonically established as an Italian (white) plumber in the source material, is portrayed by John Leguizamo, a Colombian-American (Latino) actor. This casting represents a shift in the character's established race/ethnicity.
The 1993 film "Super Mario Bros." does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on a heterosexual romance and a fantastical adventure, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'Super Mario Bros., 1993' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its storyline centers on a fantasy adventure, and there are no elements within the plot or character arcs that depict or allude to transsexual identities, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for portrayal.
The film adapts established characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Daisy, and King Koopa from the video game source material. While many aspects of their portrayal and the plot differ significantly, their canonical genders remain consistent with the original characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.2
4.5
Critic Ratings
2.7
3.5
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bob Hoskins | Mario Mario | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
John Leguizamo | Luigi Mario | Male | Latino |  Colombia |
Dennis Hopper | King Koopa | Male | White |  United States |
Samantha Mathis | Daisy | Female | White | United States |
Fisher Stevens | Iggy | Male | White | United States |
Richard Edson | Spike | Male | White | United States |
Fiona Shaw | Lena | Female | White |  Ireland |
Lance Henriksen | The King | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
75%
25%
Race
White
88%
Latino
13%
Nationalities
United Kingdom
13%
Colombia
13%
United States
63%
Ireland
13%
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