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The Besties: The original Mario movie is totally bonkers [Resties]

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters next month, but before you see Chris Pratt’s rendition of the plumber, why not revisit the original Mario movie? Yes, it’s time to watch the all-but-lost 1993 cult classic, starring Bob Hoskins as Mario Mario, John Leguizamo as Luigi Mario, and Dennis Hopper as Bowser. Considering the difficulty of finding a copy of Nintendo’s wild first foray into film, our recap and breakdown may be the closest you come to a trip to Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel’s Blade Runner-inspired version of the Mushroom Kingdom.

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