Critics vs. Fans: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Metacritic Scores Show Big Divide

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally arrived in theaters, but critics and audiences appear to have mixed feelings about the animated film.

The film, co-produced by Nintendo and Illumination, stars Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Seth Rogen, among others.

disparity

According to Metacritic, the average score given by critics is a paltry 46 out of 100, indicating a lukewarm response from reviewers. The average audience score, on the other hand, is much higher, with an impressive 8.7 out of 10, indicating that the film has struck a chord with viewers.

Rotten Tomatoes emphasizes the divide between critics and audiences. Critics rate the film at 53%, while audiences rate it at a whopping 96%.

the future

It's not uncommon for critics and audiences to hold opposing views, but in this case, the gap is especially noticeable. It remains to be seen how the film performs in the coming weeks, but fans appear to be enjoying the animated adventure of their favorite video game characters on the big screen for the time being.