The King Of Kong: A Fistful Of Quarters

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: August 17, 2007

DVD Release Date: January 29, 2008

Plot 411: A documentary about the competitive world of Donkey Kong and classic gaming.

Review: Now, now, don't write this doc off as frivolous and unimportant. On the contrary, it sheds light on the world of competitive classic gaming - a cult-like group consisting of grown men reliving their childhood every day. When Steve Wiebe decides to take on Billy Mitchell's long-standing high score, things get devious and dangerous real quick. Who would've thought that behind those thick glasses and under that pale skin, video game geeks of the '80s could be as undermining as the cast of The Hills? This doc is an interesting peek into people's psyche and questions why people do what they do. The reason it is good is because it actually makes you feel for the characters. The way the plot moves and how the shots are cut really make you take sides and creates good guys and bad guys. It makes you root for some and "boo" others. Now that's a good doc, don't you think?

Watch It: For a look at how video game geeks throw down. It's almost as vicious as a girl fight but awkward as hell.

Skip It: If you prefer a physical beat down, detest sniveling or don't give a rat's ass about retro gaming.

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