The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Film Review

 

Hi Gorgeous People

Took the daughter to see the new Super Mario Movie at the weekend and we both really enjoyed it.  

The plot was a simple one but fulfilled the entertainment factor and was enough to keep you thinking.

Basically Mario (Chris Pratt) and his timid brother Luigi (Charlie Day) are trying to make ends meet in their newly formed plumbing business and trying to impress their family.

When helping out with a big flood in New York they stumble upon a magic pipe which is a portal to what is known in the games as Mario World.

They get separated whilst travelling.  Mario ends up in the Mushroom Kingdom with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor -Joy) and Luigi falls into the Dark Lands ruled by the evil Bowser (Jack Black).

Mario helps Princess Peach to defeat Bowser and rescue Luigi and the other lands which Bowser is destroying.  They do this with the help of Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen).

Overall -  a great film for Nintendo and Super Mario Bros fans.  It had some great call backs to the games which even I got and I'm not a huge Super Mario fan.  The animation is great and bright and the voice cast do a good job.  

There are some good gags including them taking the piss out of Mario's Italian accent.  I even chuckled a few times when Mario was fighting and arguing with Donkey Kong.

The story is a basic introduction to Mario and his world and functions well.  I even hope there is a sequel.

 Bels Score  -  8/10

My  Score    -  8/10

Recent Hauls and Bradford Waterstones

 

Hi Folks

Just a quick post to show the books and graphic novels I have hauled over the last couple of months.

I took a trip the the fantastic Bradford Waterstones too.  This has to be one of my favourite Waterstones.  The architecture is amazing.  It's just a shame it is mostly empty when I go.  Well enjoy the pics.

Neil x

April 2023 - Update

 

Hi Folks 

This will be a very brief update as not much has happened.

March Roundup

Writing and Reading -

Actually done some writing on my new PC as well as some blogging on it.  Also attended the Cleckheaton Writing Group for the first time in about 2 years and loved it.  Felt like I hadn't been away and got inspired to write again thanks to other group members.    

Still reading Ruin as was still in a slump, even though I was at home alot in March as I was off work with Covid.

Other - 

As mentioned above I had covid in March so was feeling crap for about 3 weeks.  Was hoping to read and write more but didn't have it in me.  I was hoping to get fit by walking and attending the gym but didn't happen.

April Upcoming

Writing and Reading -

Writing wise, just realised I've missed a Camp Nano but hadn't planned anything.  Looking to blog more on the PC as well as finish my ghost novella. Will aim to write lots over the Easter weekend.

Reading wise, I am almost finished with Ruin and wanting to start and finish Wrath in April. Then I will have finished John Gwynne's fantastic series.

Other -

Now I'm Covid free, I'm hoping to get out walking more.  Especially as the weather is getting better.  I aim to start the gym this month and building my confidence up for it.  I want to eat better this month too.  Not easy with Easter eggs out.  I've also got another high blood pressure monitor to do in mid-April as the last one failed to record my blood pressure.

Work wise, still in call centre but in April move to an admin role.  So hopefully off the inbound calls forever. Which is nice hahaha.

So not much to update really. Have a great April and Easter holiday.  Plus don't eat too many choccy eggs, or you'll end up like me! 

Neil x