If you went to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hoping it would feel like playing a Mario game on a ginormous screen, your wishes were well and truly granted. The follow-up to The Super Mario Bros. Movie is peppered with nods that fans will recognise straight away, and everyone will enjoy as part of the ride.
Let’s plug in and relive the adventure with a look at the movie journey which was packed with surprises.
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Here are the video‑game references from Super Mario Galaxy we noticed on screen.
The Honey Queen and bee people from the Honeyhive Galaxy create a buzz
Seeing Honey Queen appear in the movie is a sweet moment. She plays a supporting role, with the bee people appearing in the background, but it’s enough to spark instant Galaxy-era nostalgia all the same.
Mario’s musical hits
There’s snippets of a Nintendo-like soundscape too. From the calm, lullaby-esque notes when Rosalina and the Lumas appear adding to the storybook feel, making us feel cosy and nostalgic. To the big orchestra vibes during the battle sequences and accompanying space travel. In Geeks and Gamers, composer of the movie soundtrack Brian Tyler (a Nintendo fan) says there are no less than 300 references woven into the score.
Star Bits shower down from the sky
As Star Bits fall onto the Mushroom Kingdom, the Star Shower music plays, signalling a big moment in the film, as it did in the video game. Sound, visuals and memories fuse together in a great moment. It’s like getting a cinematic gift.
We see Galaxy-era planets and hubs
In the film, the Gateway Galaxy gets an upgrade, shifting from starter planet to a fully functioning spaceport, that links different worlds. It’s more homage than literal, but it enriches our experience of the Mario world.
Did you see King Kaliente??
In a flashback, we see Bowser Jr’s bedroom, and it is filled with soft toys. But these are no ordinary teddies or bunnies. Bowser Jr’s softies are all down-sized, squishy versions inspired by Mario’s enemies. The super Mario Galaxy boss King Kaliente can do no harm in his current form. Refresh your memory and set your sights on the gaming original, over at The Gamer.
The Red Star gets a glow-up in the movie
It might have had the ability to power-up Mario to grant him flying powers in the game, but there’s a lovely red glowing moment and movement in the film, mirroring the power-up moments in the game.
Did you catch a shooting star?
With the power of Launch Stars Mario can move through space at high speed, travelling to other planets and galaxies. The starry device is used to the same exciting effect in the movie, giving fans of the game a whoosh and burst of nostalgia.
Didn’t spot all these little treats the first time around? If the action swept you up and a few Easter eggs passed you by, a second viewing is the perfect excuse. Watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on IMAX, 4DX or SCREENX and increase your chances of catching all the Easter eggs as they appear on screen. Here’s a little preview of how amazing the movie becomes when watching it in a special format. Tempted? Of course you are. Power-up and book your seat below.
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