We always thought the Leguizamo-infused Super Mario Bros. film had the propensity to be amazing, if only a more visionary director had grasped the reins of the adaptation. The video we've posted after the jump gives a look into a parallel universe of what could have been -- a universe where Quentin Tarantino had control of the plumber's first silver screen excursion.
The video was produced by the folks over at GamerVision. You might want to brush up on the trailer for Tarantino's upcoming film Inglourious Basterds before you check it out -- their video is a shot-by-shot remake of said trailer, only it takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom instead of Nazi Germany. We never thought about it before watching the video, but the similarities between these two regions are actually rather striking.
Tarantino and Mario? A match made in heaven. I always dreamed of a game with the likeness of Conker's Bad Fur Day with the setting of Mario World. Never going to happen, though.
I don't care what anyone says, it is an amazing almost cyberpunk-esque take on Mario's vague story. It deserves a lot of credit for completely turning the game's world on its head. It's totally watchable too.
It may be the nostalgia talking but I always found the Super Mario Bros. Movie to be the best out of any old video game movie. Mortal Kombat was fun too but Mario was an interesting take. Street Fighter with Van Damn was awful. Then the more recent boom of video game movies have just spoiled the names of video games. Thanks to Uwe Boll.
It was good in its own cheesy way. besides, how the hell does one take Mario universe and create a serious movie? In other words, don't expect heavy set drama in a colorful background.
For a serious take on the Mario Universe, just head over to The Escapist and watch "There Will Be Brawl". That series show is awesome. :) Drunk, brawling Mario with a thirst for blood...Luigi a part-time drug dealer in order to support his alcoholic, washed up brother...Peach a princess who can't go without giving herself out to Mario, even though he's turned into scum...Link the chief of police on a power trip to give conquered Hyrule the chance to rule the Mushroom Kingdom...great stuff. :)
not sure about your use of "propensity" in the first sentence. isn't potential a better fit? i use propensity like "i have a propensity for action RPGs."
