On the 299th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Daugherty joins me to talk about The Super Mario Bros Movie. This animated adaptation of the beloved Nintendo character was a surprise box office smash and may kick off a future full of video game movies. Puzzle pieces include Rescue Rangers, Shrek, Wreck It Ralph and Rampage.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Super Mario Bros Movie and the movies we discuss!

Written by Matthew Fogel

Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc

Starring Chris Pratt, Anya-Taylor Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Charles Martinet, Seth Rogen

Nintendo / Illumination

https://www.thesupermariobros.movie/

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