During a deep dive with Variety into the process of making The Super Mario Bros. Movie come to life for fans, many folks involved in the movie’s making stressed this point. Striking a balance between video game fandom and movie magic was done by staying true to creator Shigeru Miyamoto’s original visions, recreating the gameplay experience on screen, and injecting the film with a healthy dose of nostalgia.
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