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Bob Hoskins Hated Filming Experience
- Bob Hoskins, who played Mario, called the film a nightmare and criticized the directors extensively.
- Despite the trouble, Hoskins delivered a memorable performance embodying a stereotypical Italian character with British charm.
Movie's Unique Bizarre Tone
- The 1993 Mario movie is a unique blend of gritty dystopian scenery and bizarre plot elements.
- Its incoherence stems from multiple rewrites and conflicts during production, leading to a cult weirdness.
Many Script Versions Explain Confusion
- Numerous script rewrites existed, adopting varied styles like Mad Max, Ghostbusters, and Die Hard treatments.
- These rewrites and meddling from Nintendo and Disney caused inconsistent tone and narrative confusion.