The Wizard
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Movie Reviews of The Wizard
Movie Review: Super! Nintendo!
Summary: 5 Stars
If I could have 10 DVDs on a desert island, nine of them would be this movie and the tenth would be Schindler's List.
The Wizard is not the movie about Dorothy and the dwarves, nor is it the movie about Diana Ross and Michael Jackson singing and whooping it up as they go down the yellow block road. It is, instead, a movie about Fred Savage, his goofy little challenged brother, and an awesome Nintendo championship.
This movie pits David against Goliath, in an Orwellian-like fantasyland with Power Gloves, road trips, and the comic stylings of Beau Bridges. But at its heart, this movie is about brotherly love and how fun is it that Fred Savage (who we all adored as the lil' brother on The Wonder Years Show) now gets to turn the tables and be the older brother. Now that is some acting!
As his goofy little brother pines away for California, you'll be pining away for more gritty and romp-filled scenes, and you will get them in spades! This is not just a movie about Nintendo, but really about the triumph of the human spirit (over Luigi and Princess Toadstool).
They have made many movies about Nintendo championships, but this one puts it in a historical context that in no way feels dated today. It is kind of a life-changing film, and if you see it you will probably hate every other movie you've seen before it and every one you have yet to see in your future.
If you don't like this movie, you are probably a sad person with very little prospects.
Movie Review: The Wizard Rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow I couldn't believe it that the Wizard was finally coming out on DVD!!!! This was the best news ever...There has been so many bootleg versions of this film and I didn't want to spend money on a cheap imitation of this NES classic film. The story embarks you on a tale of pre-teen adventure. Jimmy is left in state of shock after death of his twin sister and has become a guru for video games. Corey played by Fred Savage is his older brother that kidnaps him, so he can be free from the institution he was being placed in. Along the way Corey and Jimmy meet Hailey. Hailey is from Reno the biggest little city and lives basically alone because her dad is a trucker. The three of them form a bond, that leads them all the way to Video Armaggedon which is the first time Super Mario Bros. 3 is released for the world to see. And on the way they face a crazy cop, bullies, lack of money, and so much more. This is a movie that I would wake up and put in the VCR every Saturday morning that I could. It's a tale that many people who are classic gamers would enjoy and also kids and pre-teens. The film some say is a bit cheesy and juvenile but for anyone that had NES in their youth it's completely worth it...For everyone who spent endless hours trying to beat Shredder in TMNT...Thought that Double Dragon was the ultimate game... And your eyes soared open when you saw Mario fly for the first time! This movie is for you...Movie Review: The Best Video Game Movie Ever!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Over the years I have read many reviews about this movie stating that this whole movie was just a big advertising scheme for nintendo - to sell Super Mario 3 and more nintendos. If that is true...... you know what? I DONT CARE!!! I loved this movie as a kid and I still do today. Hey the average game player's age today is 25 years old. Video games are not just for kids anymore.
This movie is basically about a family that is experiencing many problems: divorce, a death in the family, family communication problems, and a special needs child (Jimmy). Due to all of these family problems, Jimmy, the little boy in the movie with the special needs, is put into an institution against the wishes of his older brother Cory (Fred Savage). From there the adventure begins. Corey breaks his brother out of the institution and heads for California. Along the way, he finds out his brother has a gift.... he's a genius when it comes to video games.
Thats all I want to really say about the movie. I dont want to totally spoil it for you if you havent watched it yet. This is a great family film. It can be watched by all ages. I already had it on VHS however now I have it on DVD. If you or your kids love video games too, you should own this also.
Daniel
Movie Review: SUPER MARIO BROS 5 Stars
The movie had SUPER MARIO BROS 3. Now if you have read several of these reviews you hear that mentioned a lot. Because back in 1989 Nintendo was king. In fact Nintendo is the only video game system I can think of that was a phenomenon. Nintendo ruled the world. They even used the NES Advantage joystick on Ghostbusters 2. Damn Nintendo can you shill your products even harder. Mario 3 is what Halo and GTA are today. Mario was the man, and seeing his latest game on the big screen. As a kid I could have died right there in my seat. Now it seems like the review is for Mario 3 and not the movie. This is actually a very good family movie. Kids on the running ditching the man. You got to love that. And that is what holds up today. The original NES is in the history books. Kids will see those games and will not see the excitement and thats fine. Hey things come and go. But, the story is solid and it is a fun watch. I'll end with the coolest line atleast to me in the movie. When the tourniment is at its climax and they open to show the new game. The crazy host uters these words "Welcome to video Aramagedon"Movie Review: I love the power glove... it's so bad
Summary: 5 Stars
This is from beginning to end, a Nintendo ad. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great movie, but it is what it is. This movie also debuted one of the best Nintendo games of all time, Super Mario Bros. 3. It was great; you get hopped up on candy and popcorn and coke and then get to watch a huge Nintendo movie AND get to see action shots of the newest Super Mario game. The movie, surprisingly, has a depth to it (despite all the Nintendo references).
The movie is about a little boy who is emotionally scarred from an earlier event (you find out the event later in the movie). It's found out, though, that he's a wizard at video games. Through a series of events, they end up at a video game competition.
Don't miss the best one-liner/Nintendo ad ever: "I love the power glove, it's so bad!"
Bottom line: It's a good movie and I would recommend it to any Nintendo fan or anyone who wants to remember what 80's movies are all about.