As of April 2023, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 29% of critics gave positive reviews based on 43 reviews. The site's consensus states: "Despite flashy sets and special effects, Super Mario Bros. is too light on story and substance to be anything more than a novelty."
As of April 2023, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes indicates that 29% of critics gave positive assessments based on 43 reviews. The site's consensus asserts: "Despite its visually impressive sets and special effects, Super Mario Bros. falls short in terms of narrative depth and substance, rendering it a mere novelty."