Review of Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014) by Dane P — 06 Oct 2014

The Angry Video Game Nerd Movie is.... mmmmmmmmmokayyyyy. The movie while long stays entertaining with its energy and a neat story. The story works a little while some scenes don't transition properly. the execution is a hit or miss depending on the scene. There are plenty of "iconicness" as I would say about it. The movie has nice things to try to be different, sticking out in your mind. (Like the fridge scene, tinfoil ect.).

But there isn't development on our characters which makes them come off as flat and uninteresting. They barely share a proper conversation, which I have done as well in my own movies. Underwhelming because the characters don't seem to be invested. The special effects were at times terrible! Though James said it was intentional and the movie makes funny stabs at other movies he reviewed in the past but the effects especially the green screen comes off as awkward.

There's plenty of buildup for the giant robot but he's defeated in one shot it was really unnecessary the film could have done more without it. The girl character was pushed aside and walked out halfway the characters didn't mind but they ended up getting together :l What?

James's heart is definitely in the right place and that's the main reason the movie stays watchable. There is charm to it. (Unlike the Ashens movie :l) But there should have been some rewrites a cut down on special effects and more focus on the characters. If you are curious give it a watch, its not horrible, just could have been way better. 5.5/10.