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[Review] The King of Kong : Fist Full of Quarters
 
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:56 am   Reply with quote

This is not a review of a game, it's a review of a movie about a game.

King of Kong: Fist Full of Quarters (imdb info) is a documentary about classic gaming highscore records, and more specifically, the Donkey Kong highscore. It revolves around two men: one who plays professionally and has many world records which backs up his cocky attitude; and one who is the underdog, a kind and humble family man that decides that beating and keeping the Donkey Kong highscore will be the last of his series of failures.

The movie does a good job of exploring the classic arcade sub-culture and the dedication and skill it takes to reach these world records. Even if you are not interested in the subject matter, this documentary is still a great and inspiring movie. Every character is fun to watch and the story is engaging from start to end. You will laugh, cry, and cheer. I'm not sure how I never heard of this when it released last year, but more people need to watch this. Highly recommended to anyone, but especially to those who like classic arcade games.

Check out the official website: http://www.billyvssteve.com/
And if you have Netflix, you can watch it now instantly

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:58 am   Reply with quote

MUST. SEE. MOVIE.

To bad I don't have netflix. At least I have the trailer for now.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:48 pm   Reply with quote

I almost got to see this movie during my break, but my bratty sister and my baby cousin DEMANDED to see 'The Game Plan', which sucked.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:50 pm   Reply with quote

I have wanted this movie for so long, I really need to buy it.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:24 pm   Reply with quote

Popple wrote:
I have wanted this movie for so long, I really need to buy it.

Same here. Now I'm convinced even more.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:08 am   Reply with quote

Dark Paratroopa wrote:
Popple wrote:
I have wanted this movie for so long, I really need to buy it.

Same here. Now I'm convinced even more.
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