The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

zombie boy 2000
zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
edited January 2010 in Music & Movies
Gotta say that this was probably one of the most entertaining documentaries I've seen in a long time. It basically follows two individuals (one over the span of twenty years) as they compete to establish the World-Record high score for Donkey Kong. The politics and sub-culture of '80's video gaming culture and our inherently competitive nature are some of the themes touched upon in this unbelievable movie.

More than anything, it's incredibly fun and surprisingly quite touching. Anyone that's ever wanted to see competitive gaming set to the soundtrack of Joe Esposito's "You're the Best Around" will find themselves grinning ear to ear throughout this film.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/king_of_kong/

edit: Sorry... I see Demi already started a thread for this. Hell... I even commented in it. My bad.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60942&highlight=king+kong+fistful
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited January 2010
    I watched this a few years ago when it first came out on DVD. The only thing I remember is thinking what aloser this guy was for basically sacraficing his family to pursue a 15 year old video game record. His wife and kids must have been so proud!!! Great documentary; sad commentary on this guys life.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2010
    This sounds really interesting...i'll have to look around for it!
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited January 2010
    I watched this a few months ago, amazing how serious they take this stuff. Worth watching for sure. Its was available on netflix instant play when I watched it.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2010
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »

    edit: Sorry... I see Demi already started a thread for this. Hell... I even commented in it. My bad.
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60942&highlight=king+kong+fistful

    Yeah, thanks LoZombie, I see how it is. :)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2010
    You didn't get the memo Demi? My review is OFFICIAL. You can take your third-rate, knock-off, imitation crab meat review and eat a bag of dongs.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2010
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    You didn't get the memo Demi? My review is OFFICIAL. You can take your third-rate, knock-off, imitation crab meat review and eat a bag of dongs.

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  • ballen823
    ballen823 Posts: 110
    edited January 2010
    I watched this a few months back and thought it was one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I've never spent so much time laughing AT people during a movie. Instant classic.
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