I really enjoyed the new Mario Movie. There were plenty of Easter Eggs for loyalist fans to enjoy. The plot connected really well at the end. The kart race was arguably the best scene and provided a high-octane thrill. The music was outstanding throughout, used old and new soundtracks very well.
The characters all developed well during the story and played their roles well. I also enjoyed the comedy, it was sprinkled in very well. I was kind of thrown off with Seth Rogen as DK (the voice mainly), but his comedy shined despite).
Perhaps more well dispensed action moments throughout is my only drawback. Seems like they packed the action parts in short spurts, which is less than ideal. But that's a small knock. Overall a great movie for Mario enthusiast and newcomers can enjoy with family and friends.