Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Worth the Hype or Not?

JR Sparrow, Stacey, and King Jerm sit down fresh off opening weekend to give their take on The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Galaxy — and they've got a lot to say.What's Covered:The hosts' history with the Super Mario franchise — owning every game but skipping a fewTheir opening weekend theater experience at Regal Theater in Nitro, WV (sold-out Yoshi buckets, uncomfortable seats, and a spot on the screen)A spoiler-light breakdown of the film's plot, pacing (98 min), and how it sets up a larger Nintendo cinematic universeEaster eggs and callbacks to Super Mario 2 — including the villain Wart (voiced by Luis Guzmán)The surprise appearance of Star Fox / Fox McCloud (voiced by Glenn Powell Jr.)Donald Glover as a surprisingly ruthless YoshiReturning cast: Chris Pratt (Mario), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Brie Larson (Princess Rosalina)The mid/post-credits scene — don't leave early!Critical reception breakdown: Rotten Tomatoes 41%, Metacritic 36/100 vs. CinemaScore A- and PostTrak 79%Box office: $110M budget vs. $122.1M opening weekend haul (and counting)Should you see Movie 1 first? JR and Stacey debate itThe Verdict: A fun, fast, family-friendly film that serves as a bridge to a larger Nintendo universe. Critics may be harsh, but audiences are showing up — and the hosts recommend you do too.Stay until the END of the credits.