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The King Of Kong (DVD, 2008)

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Actors: Seth Gordon, Steve Wiebe, Mark Alpiger, Billy Mitchell. Director: Seth Gordon. Title: The King Of Kong. Format: DVD. Number Of Discs: 1.

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There's more drama in this small documentary than in most serious Oscar contenders. A marriage is on the line, integrity is tested, and friendships falter--all in the name of a video game called DONKEY KONG. THE KING OF KONG may inspire both tears and frustrated sighs, but it's most remarkable for its humour. In the same vein as WORDPLAY and SPELLBOUND, this is a hilarious documentary that enlightens as it entertains. Billy Mitchell is a towering figure in the world of classic video games such as DONKEY KONG and PAC-MAN. He has held records in several games, and his high score in DONKEY KONG (considered the toughest of the old titans) has been unbeaten for decades. But newcomer Steve Wiebe finds purpose in the game after losing his job, and discovers his natural aptitude at the game. The amiable Steve is just as likely to win the 'nice guy of the year' award as he is to best Billy's record, and this film casts him as a classic hero that viewers love to root for. While Steve is an audience favourite, Billy is a Machiavellian mastermind that rivals any villain from a narrative film. Even though some might argue that the Super Bowl or NCAA tournament is more important, the competition in THE KING OF KONG rivals the most exciting in sports. Thanks to the film's wonderful characters, it's easy to get involved in the drama. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and the people who populate THE KING OF KONG are as fascinating as any screenwriter's creation.

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EAN5060018489728

eBay Product ID (ePID)65920467

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitleThe King of Kong

DirectorSeth Gordon

Release Year2008

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

GenreDocumentaries, Entertainment, Documentaries & Biographies

Run Time83 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificatePG

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Number of Discs1

ReviewsNew York Times - The movie's ROCKY formula proves irresistible, Rolling Stone - Not only roaringly funny... but a metaphor for the decline of Western civilization, Los Angeles Times - A sprightly new documentary that's as compulsively watchable as the vintage video game it focuses on is addictive, Box Office - Entertaining... THE KING OF KONG becomes a gripping, you-are-there chronicle of a sports challenge in which a malevolent insider is pitted against a good-guy interloper, Entertainment Weekly - A funny and madly arresting new documentary

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleThe King Of Kong

Consumer AdviceContains mild language and sex references