Table of Contents
Project Hail Mary: Notes from the Book
By Seah Lee
Against the Waves
By Jeff Zheng
Spring Break in Cebu
By Bea Mariano and Jian Park
The Metamorphosis: Book Review
By Jaein Kim
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review
By Penny Perez
Project Hail Mary: Notes from the Book
By Seah Lee
Project Hail Mary, though having gained much popularity and traction in media through its 2026 movie release, had already been making its mark in the science fiction community years before when the piece remained a novel. Written by Andy Weir, it was published in 2021 and was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel and presented with the Audie Award for Science Fiction in 2022. These awards reflect the novel’s success in storytelling and creating suspense and emotional depth. The adaptation has also received early praise, having already won the Truly Moving Picture Award along with films such as Michaell and Reminders of Him just one month after its release. That being said, both the novel and adaptation are highly engaging and capture the author’s intended humor and wonder. However, after comparison between the novel and the adaptation, some key differences emerged between the two pieces.
It follows a rather clumsy, humorous, yet charming astronaut, Ryland Grace who finds himself alone and without memories of how he got there or who he is on a spaceship. He later finds that his crew has died and is left to figure out his purpose. He remembers that the sun is being drained of its energy and the earth is rapidly cooling. His mission was to find out why only one planet’s star was untouched and to fix it. During this journey, he meets an alien: Rocky. He is far more advanced in science and engineering compared to Grace or any of Earth’s engineers — surprisingly not the most stereotypical alien that's dangerous or destructive. His star was also dying and like Grace, was sent as their people’s last hope. They learn that they have to work together to figure out how to bring it back to their planets and save their people.
The main difference that divides the fandom is how Rocky, the sentient alien creature was portrayed. In the novel, Rocky is depicted as highly intelligent, logical, and distinctly un-like a human. His scientific and almost one-dimensional way of thinking surpasses Grace’s almost rudimentary knowledge of the universe and science. Additionally, it is made very clear that Grace and Rocky have become partners in the adventure. However, in the film, Rocky is given a persona resembling a pet. A key scene is deleted from the movie that is present in the book. After Grace loses consciousness, Rocky is able to get the medical robot to assist and rehabilitate him. Yet Rocky is unable to return to his pressurized atmosphere. When Grace wakes up, he also risks his life, acquiring severe burns to place Rocky back into his atmosphere. By deleting this scene, many feel that Rocky was portrayed not as an equal but as a mere entertainer and assistant. On the other hand, many enjoyed the awe-inducing and humorous reflection of Rocky, believing that it added to the emotional depth of the two’s bond.
Beyond character differences, the film also omitted several key points of the novel. Grace was tranquilized forcefully and earlier because he did not want to be a part of the crew for the mission. The crew was told that he was just anesthetized early out of efficiency. However, the movie does not reflect on this. While it does show Grace was forcefully tranquilized, it does not include what the crew was told or if they were told. It also omits many of the scenes that took place on the ground. Though the adaptation hinted at it, it did not fully put to scale the immense power that Stratt had. Stratt had authority over all countries in the world and could do anything. Additionally, Stratt and her team intentionally blew up the ice caps in Antarctica to hasten global warming and buy the earth more time.
The film often condenses these moments to maintain momentum. I believe that omitting some scenes in the novel contributes to making the film easier to understand for all general audiences. While it could also take away from the immersive depth the novel brings, the omissions give the film a nice timeline that allows the film to flow.
Additionally, the film did a great job in putting its own flare into what writing can have a hard time doing. For example, Rocky is given a voice that sounds humorous yet fitting to his personality while in the book there was no need for Grace to develop a software that would convert his sounds to English. However, the film adds a voiceover to avoid having the audience read subtitles. The voice as well as the cinematography allows those that have read the book to really see and experience what they envisioned while reading. I believe the film definitely did justice to the scenes of space that I as well as others have imagined.
Both the novel and the adaptation succeed in delivering a wondrous and imaginative science fiction experience each to their own way. The novel provides depth in scientific reasoning and is more complex. The film prioritizes emotional complexity and visual storytelling. These different characteristics have divided audience opinion particularly in the depiction of main protagonists as well as in the omission of details from the novel. Despite these divisions, both pieces preserve the themes of cooperation, sacrifice, and discovery.
It follows a rather clumsy, humorous, yet charming astronaut, Ryland Grace who finds himself alone and without memories of how he got there or who he is on a spaceship. He later finds that his crew has died and is left to figure out his purpose. He remembers that the sun is being drained of its energy and the earth is rapidly cooling. His mission was to find out why only one planet’s star was untouched and to fix it. During this journey, he meets an alien: Rocky. He is far more advanced in science and engineering compared to Grace or any of Earth’s engineers — surprisingly not the most stereotypical alien that's dangerous or destructive. His star was also dying and like Grace, was sent as their people’s last hope. They learn that they have to work together to figure out how to bring it back to their planets and save their people.
The main difference that divides the fandom is how Rocky, the sentient alien creature was portrayed. In the novel, Rocky is depicted as highly intelligent, logical, and distinctly un-like a human. His scientific and almost one-dimensional way of thinking surpasses Grace’s almost rudimentary knowledge of the universe and science. Additionally, it is made very clear that Grace and Rocky have become partners in the adventure. However, in the film, Rocky is given a persona resembling a pet. A key scene is deleted from the movie that is present in the book. After Grace loses consciousness, Rocky is able to get the medical robot to assist and rehabilitate him. Yet Rocky is unable to return to his pressurized atmosphere. When Grace wakes up, he also risks his life, acquiring severe burns to place Rocky back into his atmosphere. By deleting this scene, many feel that Rocky was portrayed not as an equal but as a mere entertainer and assistant. On the other hand, many enjoyed the awe-inducing and humorous reflection of Rocky, believing that it added to the emotional depth of the two’s bond.
Beyond character differences, the film also omitted several key points of the novel. Grace was tranquilized forcefully and earlier because he did not want to be a part of the crew for the mission. The crew was told that he was just anesthetized early out of efficiency. However, the movie does not reflect on this. While it does show Grace was forcefully tranquilized, it does not include what the crew was told or if they were told. It also omits many of the scenes that took place on the ground. Though the adaptation hinted at it, it did not fully put to scale the immense power that Stratt had. Stratt had authority over all countries in the world and could do anything. Additionally, Stratt and her team intentionally blew up the ice caps in Antarctica to hasten global warming and buy the earth more time.
The film often condenses these moments to maintain momentum. I believe that omitting some scenes in the novel contributes to making the film easier to understand for all general audiences. While it could also take away from the immersive depth the novel brings, the omissions give the film a nice timeline that allows the film to flow.
Additionally, the film did a great job in putting its own flare into what writing can have a hard time doing. For example, Rocky is given a voice that sounds humorous yet fitting to his personality while in the book there was no need for Grace to develop a software that would convert his sounds to English. However, the film adds a voiceover to avoid having the audience read subtitles. The voice as well as the cinematography allows those that have read the book to really see and experience what they envisioned while reading. I believe the film definitely did justice to the scenes of space that I as well as others have imagined.
Both the novel and the adaptation succeed in delivering a wondrous and imaginative science fiction experience each to their own way. The novel provides depth in scientific reasoning and is more complex. The film prioritizes emotional complexity and visual storytelling. These different characteristics have divided audience opinion particularly in the depiction of main protagonists as well as in the omission of details from the novel. Despite these divisions, both pieces preserve the themes of cooperation, sacrifice, and discovery.
Against the Waves
By Jeff Zheng
Photos by Kyle Marutani
By 5:30 AM, the St. John’s Varsity Paddling team gathers at Mata’pang Beach, the sky is faded with the sun peaking through the horizon. The first hints of orange present themselves as the team prepares mentally and physically for their race. The air is cool and the team breaks before entering their respective boats. One by one, they prepare their paddles. Some students stare at the sunrise, others analyzing the water. Thoughts rush through their minds. Then the flag is raised. The silence is broken. In a rhythm, they cut into the water, pull, and lift, minds entirely focused on getting to the finish line. The crowd cheers as each stroke pushes their boat forward, a collective effort leading them to the end of the two miles.
The team is guided by Coach Shepard and Coach Alves. This year’s team is led by the juniors: Samuel Guo and Mikela Ramos. Their combined efforts keeps the team organized and focused both during practices and in the middle of races. Paddling is divided into three categories: boys, girls, and mixed. The boys and girls division have a two mile course, while the mixed division only has one mile. Usually, there is both a varsity and junior varsity team for padding. However, due to St. John’s being such a small school and not enough underclassmen participating, there is only the option of varsity. There are two boats, each consisting of 6 people paddling. Meanwhile, during races, there is a separate leader: the person in the first seat or in the front of the boat. This individual is seen as the leader, who “serves as the example for the rest of the crew and sets the pace.”
The team is guided by Coach Shepard and Coach Alves. This year’s team is led by the juniors: Samuel Guo and Mikela Ramos. Their combined efforts keeps the team organized and focused both during practices and in the middle of races. Paddling is divided into three categories: boys, girls, and mixed. The boys and girls division have a two mile course, while the mixed division only has one mile. Usually, there is both a varsity and junior varsity team for padding. However, due to St. John’s being such a small school and not enough underclassmen participating, there is only the option of varsity. There are two boats, each consisting of 6 people paddling. Meanwhile, during races, there is a separate leader: the person in the first seat or in the front of the boat. This individual is seen as the leader, who “serves as the example for the rest of the crew and sets the pace.”
This year’s season did not start off in the best way possible. St. John’s didn’t have enough practices and thus automatically forfeited from the first race. Later on, Guam was hit by Typhoon Sinlaku, which canceled all of those races planned in that two week span. Fortunately enough, the paddling team were on top of their game and was well prepared for their next race. They have had continuous two hour practices after school. These practices consist of both land drills and beach drills. Land drills are mainly to build up their stamina as paddling for two miles is a long, tiresome task. These drills consist of squats, push ups and distance runs. They are used when they don’t have access to the beach (due to Typhoon Sinlaku) and when their boats are not ready. Meanwhile, beach drills focus on the athlete’s teamwork and experience with the water. Although the SJS team is small, they were still able to advance far into the competition, with the mixed bracket almost making it into the finals, losing by a mere two seconds. This boat consisted of Suin, Yunji, Samuel, Kyle, Johnson and Daisy, with Daisy in seat one.
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This year served as a learning experience for many. Many new faces learned the ropes, while returning members honed their skills. Take Daisy, this year was her third year in paddling, yet she had always “doubted if [her] form (body posture and movement) was good enough”. However, being in that leadership role and being “encouraged and affirmed by both [her] teammates and the coaches for my form and pace” and overall “became much more confident” in her skills. The uplifting atmosphere brought to every race was the favorite of many. For example, Suin, a junior, found herself enjoying the race with all her friends. She was “so proud of ourselves because it was [their] first time even getting this close” and is “so grateful for our team”! The paddling team hopes to see more new faces next year eager to bring the St. John’s paddling team to the next level while also enjoying the time that they spend with their teammates.
Spring Break in Cebu
By Bea Mariano and Jian Park
All photos are original
Saint John’s Rondalla Club KAPWA has experienced significant growth over the past year since its creation. Meaning “togetherness” or “connection”, KAPWA has performed in concerts both in and out of school, even playing for the Philippine Consulate. Using the art of rondalla, a type of traditional Filipino music ensemble, the group aims to bring people together using music. While the main plan of this trip was to perform, the heart of its purpose was to give back to the community and appreciate Filipino culture. The KAPWA played concerts to raise money for various causes. Additionally, group members got to participate in various experiences that allowed them to learn about traditional cuisine, language, and people.
The location of Cebu was primarily chosen because the club advisor, Mr. Norman Babia, was born and raised there, having had much of his higher education there also. Cebu is an island in the Visayas region of the Philippines and contains the oldest city of the country as well as being its first capital since that is where Magellan first landed. The island is known for its seaside views, delicious mangoes, and historical sites. Cebu also has a prominent music and performing arts culture with Saint John’s having had a field trip there back in July of 2018 where students played in the orchestra for a production of “Miss Saigon”.
As for big field trips like this one where over fifty students and parents were going, there were a lot of preparations happening behind the scenes. There was a strict schedule for practice and the logistics were managed by Mrs. Ko and Mr. Babia. Most of our chaperones were parents, but they also included some office staff and Mr. Cruz. Not to forget, student leaders Kara, Lailing, and Joowon woke up early and made sure everyone was in their rooms. Before the tour, everyone was given binders which included our itinerary, schedule, and also numbers of local emergency services in case a student or parent got in trouble or lost. The binder included a lanyard with our names and the same numbers that members could use in case an emergency occurred.
The location of Cebu was primarily chosen because the club advisor, Mr. Norman Babia, was born and raised there, having had much of his higher education there also. Cebu is an island in the Visayas region of the Philippines and contains the oldest city of the country as well as being its first capital since that is where Magellan first landed. The island is known for its seaside views, delicious mangoes, and historical sites. Cebu also has a prominent music and performing arts culture with Saint John’s having had a field trip there back in July of 2018 where students played in the orchestra for a production of “Miss Saigon”.
As for big field trips like this one where over fifty students and parents were going, there were a lot of preparations happening behind the scenes. There was a strict schedule for practice and the logistics were managed by Mrs. Ko and Mr. Babia. Most of our chaperones were parents, but they also included some office staff and Mr. Cruz. Not to forget, student leaders Kara, Lailing, and Joowon woke up early and made sure everyone was in their rooms. Before the tour, everyone was given binders which included our itinerary, schedule, and also numbers of local emergency services in case a student or parent got in trouble or lost. The binder included a lanyard with our names and the same numbers that members could use in case an emergency occurred.
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KAPWA played for two main performances during their trip, the first of which was at Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC). The school is an all-boys private vocational school which provides both basic and higher education with a focus on technical skills. It is where Mr. Babia himself initially learned about engineering and electrical skills, and he still uses much of that information for his work in tech crew. The goal of the concert, held on March 24, was to raise scholarship money for some of the younger students. These younger students are kids from impoverished families from around Cebu that DBTC gives a free education to using the scholarship money. The program included various musical acts from DBTC’s own students, including the school’s own rondalla group, along with other acts from vocal groups and traditional instrumentalists. Along with playing rondalla, members of KAPWA also had other performances which involved singing and playing other instruments. However, the rondalla performance still proved to be the most memorable with the crowd even singing along to “Ang Hueling El Bimbo”. KAPWA member Kailee Wong
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described the concert as “really inspiring and fulfilling”, specifying that she really enjoyed it when the audience started singing and she found that playing the symphonic piece at the end, Magkaugnay, was really interesting. “I hope to inspire the kids who watched our performance to reach out and help others. I also hope that this can help inspire the next generation of rondalla players”.
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Our 2nd concert at Don Bosco Pasil was very personal, differing from the first one at DBTC. For this event we were able to meet with the kids at Don Bosco Pasil and we have had time to bond and talk to them a lot of the kids there came from impoverished family and the fact that we were able to help these children by giving them backpacks and school supplies due to most of them not being able to afford such simple things like pencils or paper. After our performance, we handed out the school supplies and seeing their reaction to receiving the supplies was such a moment for me. It really changed my perspective on this trip. At first it was just about concerts and recreational activities, but I realized that this trip helped so many people. Not just with playing songs for entertainment, but helping kids have a future and to be able to accomplish their dreams.
Other than performing at concerts, the tour group got plenty of time to enjoy the various sites and activities Cebu has to offer. On the first day alone, they got to visit Lapu-Lapu city, a rondalla and guitar factory, Cebu Cathedral, the Taoist Temple, and TOPS |
which provides a mountain top view of the island. These sites hold a lot of significance to Cebu’s history and by visiting them, Mr. Babia hoped that members of the tour would gain further understanding of the island’s culture—Lapu-Lapu city is where Ferdinand Magellan first landed in the Philippines and was later killed by the forces of Chief Lapu-Lapu and Cebu Cathedral is where a cross from one of Magellan’s ships is kept. Visiting Alegre Guitars allowed members of KAPWA to purchase their own instruments so that the instruments that they had been borrowing from the school could be used by future club members.
Throughout the trip, activities included a safari, visiting an aquarium, along with being able to take a culinary class where the group learned to make traditional Visayan cuisine. Members of KAPWA attended rondalla workshops to further hone their skills and detail their playing to provide an overall better sound. Amongst all this site-seeing and activities, group members also got free time to simply relax, shop, and enjoy tasting local food. Mr. Babia was really glad that tour members got to so frequently interact with the culture, saying that “Trying local dishes and visiting historical and scenic places allowed us to appreciate the traditions, history, and beauty of Cebu even more. Every place we visited gave us new knowledge and wonderful memories that we will cherish for a long time”.
The 2026 spring break trip to Cebu ultimately fulfilled what lies at the heart of KAPWA: connecting and uplifting others through music. Performers were able to share their talents and art while also benefiting the community around them. Other than music, the trip was also an opportunity for members to learn through first hand experiences about Filipino, and specifically Cebuano culture. While this was something new for KAPWA, Mr. Babia hopes that the group can embark on similar adventures in the future, continuing to explore cultures and people through music. In the words of Mr. Babia, “...the trip was more than just a school activity—it was a journey of learning, friendship, service, and cultural appreciation. It taught us valuable life lessons and created experiences that we will always treasure”.
Throughout the trip, activities included a safari, visiting an aquarium, along with being able to take a culinary class where the group learned to make traditional Visayan cuisine. Members of KAPWA attended rondalla workshops to further hone their skills and detail their playing to provide an overall better sound. Amongst all this site-seeing and activities, group members also got free time to simply relax, shop, and enjoy tasting local food. Mr. Babia was really glad that tour members got to so frequently interact with the culture, saying that “Trying local dishes and visiting historical and scenic places allowed us to appreciate the traditions, history, and beauty of Cebu even more. Every place we visited gave us new knowledge and wonderful memories that we will cherish for a long time”.
The 2026 spring break trip to Cebu ultimately fulfilled what lies at the heart of KAPWA: connecting and uplifting others through music. Performers were able to share their talents and art while also benefiting the community around them. Other than music, the trip was also an opportunity for members to learn through first hand experiences about Filipino, and specifically Cebuano culture. While this was something new for KAPWA, Mr. Babia hopes that the group can embark on similar adventures in the future, continuing to explore cultures and people through music. In the words of Mr. Babia, “...the trip was more than just a school activity—it was a journey of learning, friendship, service, and cultural appreciation. It taught us valuable life lessons and created experiences that we will always treasure”.
Image by Bea
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The Metamorphosis: Book Review
By Jaein Kim
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is considered a cornerstone of modern literature despite its short length of two hundred pages and absurdist premise. I can confirm this fact as someone with a mom who forced me to buy the book. And I can even further confirm this fact because I absolutely enjoyed the book, even though I am usually not a fan of classical literature. The Metamorphosis is not just a bizarre, boring story about a man who turns into a bug--- it’s a story about alienation and the effects of emotional burden.
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"I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself."
Imagine one day waking up to find yourself transformed into a giant bug. The normal reaction would be to scream, cry, faint, or all three at once. But the main character Gregor Samsa does none of these. Instead, he worries about getting to work. Gregor is a traveling salesman living in a cramped apartment with his mother, father, and younger sister, Grete, in Prague. While he struggles to get up, everyone outside his room begs him to open the door. When he finally does open the door, they don’t react pleasantly to Gregor’s transformation into a bug; his mom faints, and his dad immediately shoos him back into his room. While at first Grete acts as a caretaker for him, he’s soon treated like a burden, trapped in his room. He ends up giving in to his animal desires, crawling on the walls in his room. Eventually, his family gives up on him and is relieved once he finally dies. After his death, they go on to have a good life, buying a better house, providing for themselves, and Grete growing into a beautiful woman ready to be married off. Despite the happy tone, this is an ending I would consider to be a tragic kind. Why would Kafka write such a tragic ending for him? How can we try to understand this ending? |
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There are many analyses of this story. That includes existentialism, criticism of capitalist exploitation, “it was all a dream,” etc. The way I like to interpret it is that Gregor’s transformation is a metaphor for mental illness, like depression. Think of Gregor’s reaction and how detached the writing is from reality. The opening line is simply: "One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous vermin." He is the sole source of income for his family, causing him to care more about work and money than about himself. His transformation could be seen as the culmination of being overworked and emotionally burdened. Just as mental illnesses can make people feel isolated from others, Gregor is isolated inside his room. While his mom and sister at first try to take care of him and understand him, they later stop seeing him as part of their family. Even for mental illnesses, I feel many families will feel sympathy and then slowly resent the person once the illness renders them “useless.” Gregor is seen as a useless burden to his family, reflecting the neglect often experienced by those with severe illnesses. It also focuses on alienation, but I also believe his alienation started before his physical transformation. Because even before he turned into a bug, it feels as if he was somewhat “used” by his family, by how quickly they turned against him. If they truly cared so much about him, would they have ever thought to get rid of him?
Personally, this book was worth its acclaim for me. The prose was easy to read, and if you don’t try to analyze it like crazy, it’s a very simple story to understand. Some people may complain that the story is overanalyzed, but I love the surrealism and “deep-hidden-meaning” vibe of the story. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone, but especially those who want to start reading classical literature but want it to be something short and fast. Overall, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is an interesting fictional take on mental illness and progressive alienation.
Personally, this book was worth its acclaim for me. The prose was easy to read, and if you don’t try to analyze it like crazy, it’s a very simple story to understand. Some people may complain that the story is overanalyzed, but I love the surrealism and “deep-hidden-meaning” vibe of the story. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone, but especially those who want to start reading classical literature but want it to be something short and fast. Overall, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is an interesting fictional take on mental illness and progressive alienation.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review
By Penny Perez
Title of the movie: Super Mario Galaxy
Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Producers: Chris Meledandri (CEO of Illumination) and Shigeru Miyamoto (creator of Super Mario)
Starring: Brie Larson, Benny Safdie, Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Donald Glover, Glen Powell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Issa Rae, Anya Taylor-Joy, Luis Gamán, Keegan-Michael Key, and Mak Pui-Tung
Genre: Animated action-adventure comedy
Language: English
Release Date: 1 April 2026
Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Producers: Chris Meledandri (CEO of Illumination) and Shigeru Miyamoto (creator of Super Mario)
Starring: Brie Larson, Benny Safdie, Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Donald Glover, Glen Powell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Issa Rae, Anya Taylor-Joy, Luis Gamán, Keegan-Michael Key, and Mak Pui-Tung
Genre: Animated action-adventure comedy
Language: English
Release Date: 1 April 2026
To all you Nintendo and Super Mario fans out there, don’t waste a minute and get to Guam Premier Outlets (GPO) or Micronesia Mall’s movie theaters to watch the new Super Mario movie as soon as possible. In my opinion, this is the movie of the year! For those of us who enjoyed the Super Mario Movie, Super Mario Galaxy is even better. I went with some classmates a few weekends ago and it was one of the best movies I watched this year.
Super Mario Galaxy follows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Yoshi as they try to rescue Princess Rosalina from the clutches of Bowser Jr. While they try to rescue Rosalina, Bowser Jr. is trying to rescue his father. As those who saw the previous movie may remember, Bowser was the antagonist in the Super Mario Movie, but for this sequel, his son is the bad guy who we root against. Bowser Jr. kidnapped Rosalina to drain her powers to fuel his cannon to destroy the universe, all in an effort to impress his dad. Bowser Jr. eventually rescues his father,
Super Mario Galaxy follows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Yoshi as they try to rescue Princess Rosalina from the clutches of Bowser Jr. While they try to rescue Rosalina, Bowser Jr. is trying to rescue his father. As those who saw the previous movie may remember, Bowser was the antagonist in the Super Mario Movie, but for this sequel, his son is the bad guy who we root against. Bowser Jr. kidnapped Rosalina to drain her powers to fuel his cannon to destroy the universe, all in an effort to impress his dad. Bowser Jr. eventually rescues his father,
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and after jumping from universe to universe, characters turn into babies and skeletons, surprising family ties are revealed, and the Bowser family goes to prison. Rosalina is rescued, and the good guys live happily ever after.
This movie is visually stunning, with each scene being infused with bright colors and amazing animation. The action is non-stop and exciting, moving across the spectrum of Mario universes. Despite all the action, the script is littered with numerous easter eggs and funny one-liners to cut the dramatic tension of the underlying kidnapping of a princess. So, stop what you are doing now and watch this movie; you will have the best time you have had all year! |
