The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Documentary • PG-13 • 2007 • 1 hr 23 min
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Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Mark Alpiger, Greg Bond
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Incredibly entertaining and a fascinating look into the world of competitive arcade gaming.
One of the best villains made through editing, a real life David and Goliath story that is super entertaining
Interesting documentary on video game players of the 80’s and how they have clung to this fleeting fame. Strange characters all around.
Way ahead of its time. People didn’t understand it then, but many understand it now.
This documentary plays like a written script. The story of an underdog vs a real life villain.
I had no idea people took video games this seriously until I watched this movie.
Documentary digging into the old school world of competitive gaming, the players, their lives, controversies and fame. For more than gamers.
In the running for best documentary ever. I wish they'd update with a sequel.
One of the best hero vs villain conflicts I’ve ever seen in a documentary. This could easily be made into a solid comedy.
Hands down the best documentary out there. It has hero’s and villains and all you can ask for.
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