Review of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) by Nick A — 14 Aug 2014

In truth and transparency is often the deepest depths of human psychology and triumph and tragedy, and never have I seen a more subtle but poignant -- and unexpected -- real-world example than here, the simple telling of a classic myth of reality (Steve Wiebe) versus enigma (Billy Mitchell, a nonfictional White Goodman).

Family, politics, redemption, and especially nepotism are all strongly represented thematically with sincerity and objectivity, and their collective whole adds greater timelessness to an already time-standing focal subject (basic competition), and proves as philosophical as it is oblivious to its inherent philosophy.

It's just a wonderful and hilarious little film.