Viewed in
2008
Premise
A documentary about two guys fighting to become Donkey Kong champion.
Who should watch
Video game fans. Those who want to watch a compelling rivalry between two very different people.
Thoughts
This film was amazing. I am a video game player, so I found all the retro gaming stuff very engrossing. Despite the subject, I highly recommend this film, because it was more about these two polar opposite people clashing in the spirit of competition.
In this corner, you have the champion Billy, who looked perfectly cast as a typical 1980's movie antagonist. He was the man you love to hate with his mind games and arrogance. I loved his persona.
In the other corner, you have lovable loser Steve, buoyed by his loving family. I'm pretty sure most audience will identify with this underdog.
Like any great rivalry, there was plenty of mind games, personality clashes and controversy. And of course, it becomes more than just about a game. In the end, I found myself emotionally attached to these people. I credit the filmmakers for not getting in the way of the story telling.
Lastly, I loved the ending credits that showed a footage montage of the evolution of video games, concluding with the game that started it all.
What I would change
Nothing.
