Likely enough to keep the kids entertained, but with zero narrative depth and minimal effective humor, the only thing this film offers to adults is Nintendo fan service. Admittedly, that fan service might be enough for some, but with my own connection to Nintendo being limited to a single Gameboy Advance from 20 years ago, I probably am not the target audience. Luckily, the movie doesn't outstay it's welcome. I suspect the creators were very aware of the film's superficial storytelling, because the aggressive pacing takes us from one colorful set piece to the next giving the audience no time to think about how little there is going on underneath the hood. So, while the movie is never painful, it can't help but feel like a missed opportunity when compared to something like The Lego Movie or, more recently, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which both managed to entertain the kiddos while also offering stories and characters that older folks could enjoy.
Shout by SkinnyFilmBuffVIP 8BlockedParent2023-06-11T15:56:23Z
Likely enough to keep the kids entertained, but with zero narrative depth and minimal effective humor, the only thing this film offers to adults is Nintendo fan service. Admittedly, that fan service might be enough for some, but with my own connection to Nintendo being limited to a single Gameboy Advance from 20 years ago, I probably am not the target audience. Luckily, the movie doesn't outstay it's welcome. I suspect the creators were very aware of the film's superficial storytelling, because the aggressive pacing takes us from one colorful set piece to the next giving the audience no time to think about how little there is going on underneath the hood. So, while the movie is never painful, it can't help but feel like a missed opportunity when compared to something like The Lego Movie or, more recently, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which both managed to entertain the kiddos while also offering stories and characters that older folks could enjoy.