Review of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) by Jason R — 11 Jun 2010
I absolutley love this film! It plays out like a really epic story. You have Billy Mitchell highly touted as the greatest gamer of all time, and Steve Wiebe, a musician/teacher from Seattle who started playing Donkey Kong after he was laid off. The seemingly impossible happens and he ends up breaking Mitchell's untouchable record on Donkey Kong that he set back in 1982. Thus starting a race for first place for the title of King of Kong. But Mitchell who comes off more like a pompous ass, is to stuck-up to recognize Wiebe as his equal and resorts to all kinds of questionable and unethical means to regain his title.
Who knew the video gaming world was so cutthroat! I have seen this film countless times, and it really is one of my favorites. If you haven't seen it then I recommend you do. It is one of the best documentary films to come out in some time.
This review of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) was written by Jason R on 11 Jun 2010.
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters has generally received very positive reviews.
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