The Wizard (1989) — The Most 80s Video Game Movie Ever? | VHS Club Ep. 124
Power gloves. Road trips. Nintendo domination.
This week on The VHS Club, we’re heading back to 1989 to revisit The Wizard — the movie that made every kid want to be a video game champion.Jimmy, Corey, and Haley hit the road on a cross-country adventure that leads to the ultimate video game showdown… and one of the most memorable Nintendo reveals of the decade.
Joining us for this episode is one of our own Tater Tots, Josh, who picked tonight’s movie. Together we’re digging into everything that made The Wizard such a legendary VHS-era watch — the gaming nostalgia, the Power Glove, the surprise debut of Super Mario Bros. 3, and whether this movie is actually good… or just pure 80s marketing magic.
Was this a heartfelt road trip movie…or the greatest Nintendo commercial ever made?
Grab some popcorn, pull up a beanbag chair, and hang out with us in the basement while we find out if The Wizard still holds up.
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