"It's Truly Baffling" - Shigeru Miyamoto Comments On The Mario Galaxy Movie's Critical Reception

Shigeru Miyamoto said he was surprised that critics were even harsher on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie than on the first film, calling the reaction odd and baffling.

Despite the lukewarm reviews, the movie still performed strongly at the box office and continued the Mario franchise’s commercial momentum.

The article also notes that Nintendo is moving ahead with its next game adaptation, The Legend of Zelda movie.