Movie

Super Mario Bros.

Name: Super Mario Bros.
Released: 1993

1993

91Score

Certified Woke Trash

Messaging overwhelms the narrative.

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Is Super Mario Bros. Woke? Quick Answer

Super Mario Bros. scores 91/100 on the IsItWoke scale and is rated Certified Woke Trash.

The messaging is doing a lot of the work in this film.

The strongest reasons behind the rating are Dialogue serves the quirky adventure rather than pushing a message. and characters are primarily defined by their roles in the story, not as symbols..

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Why it received this score

Based on: Published title analysisConfidence: MediumLast updated: 2026-07-21

Key reasons

Dialogue serves the quirky adventure rather than pushing a message.
Characters are primarily defined by their roles in the story, not as symbols.
The plot prioritizes entertainment and humor over ideological commentary.

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While it adapts a beloved franchise, it does so in a way that focuses on fun.
The film doesn't engage in overt political messaging or contemporary issues.

Score signals

Signal	What was measured	Strength	Impact
Ideology over story	How much the overall storytelling prioritizes ideological framing, message delivery, social commentary, or activism-coded narrative choices over pacing, conflict, immersion, and entertainment.	4/20	+3
Message-first dialogue	How much the dialogue, monologues, or character interactions feel driven by overt messaging, moral lecturing, ideological framing, or making a point instead of serving the story naturally.	3/20	+2
Protected protagonist pattern	How much the protagonist fits the protected-protagonist pattern (agenda-driven character construction) rather than competence fantasy. Score HIGH only when: competence appears unearned or unexplained; protagonist rarely faces consequences; antagonists exist mainly to demonstrate protagonist superiority; narrative treats protagonist as symbolically superior; plot shields protagonist from vulnerability. Score LOW when: competence is grounded in training, profession, or past experience; protagonist suffers damage or setbacks; real physical danger and survival tension exist (normal action storytelling). Do not penalize competence fantasy.	3/20	+2
Tokenistic characters	How much characters feel inserted or shaped primarily for symbolic representation, political signaling, or demographic checkbox value rather than narrative depth, organic fit, or strong characterization.	2/20	+1
Legacy rewriting	How much an existing franchise, adaptation, setting, or known property appears significantly altered, reinterpreted, or re-centered in ways that feel driven by modern ideological priorities rather than faithful or organic storytelling.	1/20	+1

AI cultural analysis

A short read on tone, themes, and messaging — not a plot synopsis.

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Super Mario Bros. is a whimsical adventure that leans heavily into its comedic roots, prioritizing entertainment over any overt messaging. The dialogue feels organic and light-hearted, avoiding the pitfalls of message-first writing.

Characters like Mario and Luigi are portrayed as relatable heroes rather than symbols of a particular ideology, allowing for genuine character interaction and humor. The film does not break new ground in terms of legacy, but it embraces the playful spirit of the franchise without heavy-handed political framing.