★★★★ The King of Kong

[Twinkletoes: 4.5, Gino: 4.0, Twoshoes: 3.0]

Twinkletoes says: "I was stunned at just how much I liked this film. I figured it was going to be a slight little piece about a bunch of socially inept men who refuse to grow up and who take their video games a little too seriously. And while it was certainly that, it was also a gripping story of good versus evil. It was the story of a man who had been beaten down by life trying to accomplish something only to have the powers that be continuously bring him down. It was the story of another man who has spent the last 25+ years basking in the glory of being the recognized greatest video game player ever, the lengths he goes to in order to keep that title and the gaming community that worships him. Exciting, hilarious and even heartbreaking, this was a really great film."

Gino says: "I agree that this is entertaining, and a battle of good vs. evil. Somehow, the drama is increased by the impression that these peculiar individual's egos will survive or perish solely on the outcome of who beats whom at Donkey Kong."