All side quest, no substance. While filled to the brim with references and easter eggs, the sequel is somehow even more anemic on the plot front. Even Oscar winner and Nintendo super-fan Brie Larson can’t save us from this.
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After settling into their new life in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario (CHRIS PRATT) and Luigi (CHARLIE DAY) are drawn back into action when a mysterious call for help points toward the unexplored past of Princess Peach (Golden Globe winner ANYA TAYLOR-JOY).
The mission pulls Mario and Luigi—and their new family of friends—off familiar ground, launching a sweeping intergalactic journey across new worlds and with unexpected alliances.
The film reunites the all-star original cast, including Golden Globe nominee JACK BLACK (Jumanji films) as Bowser; Emmy winner KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY (The Lion King) as Toad; and Emmy nominee KEVIN MICHAEL RICHARDSON (American Dad!) as Kamek.
They are joined by new cast members including Emmy Award winner BENNY SAFDIE (Oppenheimer) as Bowser Jr.; Emmy and Grammy winner DONALD GLOVER as Yoshi; Emmy and Golden Globe nominee ISSA RAE as Honey Queen, LUIS GUZMÁN as Wart, and Academy Award ® winner BRIE LARSON (Captain Marvel) as Rosalina.
