Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first
Video Games Chronicle • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise at the negative critical reception of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Western markets, despite understanding some criticisms from the first Super Mario Bros. Movie.
- Miyamoto highlighted a divide between critics and audiences, with the film holding a 43% critics’ score but an 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong public enjoyment despite critical negativity.
- The film has already grossed $752 million globally before its release in Japan, making a $1 billion total gross increasingly likely, suggesting financial success regardless of critical reviews.
- Miyamoto emphasized the uniqueness of the Japanese version's script, which was developed separately from the English version, and expressed hope that the film would perform well in Japan to meet expectations.
- He remains optimistic about the film’s reception, believing it appeals to Mario fans and can be enjoyed even by those who haven't seen the first movie.
