This was mentioned in our discussion of bad cyberpunk movies but I wanted to bring it to a wider audience. Do you consider the 1993 Super Mario Bros movie to be cyberpunk?
I’d say the movie definitely takes place in a cyberpunk city, but are there any cyberpunk themes present?
Here’s a trailer. I don’t think it’s streaming anywhere, but if you watch it I recommend watching with the RiffTrax commentary (Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys) to make it more enjoyable.
I’d say it is
- General dystopian vibe
- Villain seeking absolute control
- Technology as a mean of oppression
Also, corporations seemingly run everything. Capitalism run amok.
…it’s a goofy take on the genre, but absolutely cyberpunk, yes…
Cyberpunk, probably, but bad? Hell naw.
Yes
So, maybe it’s obvious, that makes tank girl cyberpunk as well?
Yes, Tank Girl is absolutely cyberpunk.
Its dystopian, the bad guy is a profit-motivated corporation, and the heroes belong to an alt-subculture
I consider it to be more plumberpunk.
Yep! As a kid I was mainly wondering what this movie had to do with Mario Bros, but as an adult I love it
I love Charlie Day, but Luigi in the animated movie should have been Leguizamo
From what I’ve seen John Leguizamo doesn’t really repeat himself as an actor though. The styles are completely different so maybe he would repeat the character but I just don’t really see it happening. Great actor though, deserves more accolades.
Wasn’t the set designer the same guy who worked on Bladerunner?