'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' is set for a big opening weekend — despite bad reviews
Publishing timestamp: 2023-04-06 13:10:41
Summary
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has received poor reviews from critics, but box office analysts predict a massive opening weekend for the Nintendo adaptation. The film has a 54% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences have responded well, with a 98% audience score. The film is expected to become the highest-opening video game adaptation at the domestic box office, with forecasts calling for more than $100 million over the weekend and more than $150 million for the full five-day spread starting Wednesday. Critics have criticized the film's thin plot, lack of character development, and unfunny jokes, but have praised its stunning visuals. Chris Pratt's voice acting as Mario has also been criticized, with only Jack Black's performance as Bowser leaving an impression on audiences.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/05/the-super-mario-bros-movie-reviews-box-office-forecast.html