Which Mario games would make good movies?

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Which Mario games would make good movies?

Postby YoshiWrangler » Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:56 am

When Super Mario Bros. The Movie came out, there were not a lot of Mario games out there, and none with that much of a plot. So naturaly the writers had to come up with something new. Now, modern Mario games are seldom plot heavy, but perhaps one would work better as a straight addaptation. Luigi's Mansion comes to mind, as well as Mario Galaxy. Would any other games work, and how much change would be needed to translate them to the screen?

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Re: Which Mario games would make good movies?

Postby LBD_Nytetrayn » Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:50 am

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and it would mainly need streamlining. Lots and lots of streamlining.
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Re: Which Mario games would make good movies?

Postby YoshiWrangler » Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:59 am

Would you keep the paper elements? Because a live actor being folded into an airplane sounds painfull.

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Re: Which Mario games would make good movies?

Postby Redstar » Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:36 am

I don't think any of the games, past or present, would make good inspiration for an adaptation. The games have always been more about atmosphere and theme. As long as you keep the mushrooms and living wilderness you'll probably succeed.

That being said, Mario Galaxy's introduction of a cosmic theme would translate well to a more modern take.


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