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King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 18:46 -0700
by knightmagetim
Has anyone else seen this documentary? I found it mirthful and interesting.
It's about a man going for the world record in Donkey Kong and the trials that surprisingly develop from it.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 19:25 -0700
by Jet_Jaguar
I saw this too and thought that it was good. Worth seeing even if you aren't interested in video games.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 18:09 -0700
by Space Wolf
I really want to see this film. I love the name!
Re: King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:00 -0700
by Maka
knightmagetim wrote:Has anyone else seen this documentary? I found it mirthful and interesting.
It's about a man going for the world record in Donkey Kong and the trials that surprisingly develop from it.
I checked this out from my local library yesterday. It was fantastic. Like great documentaries, the subject (donkey kong high score) is really just a background plot. The real story is the personalities, relationships and conflicts of Steve Wiebe (the underdog), Billy Mitchell (the champion), Twin Galaxies geek staff (the official score keepers). I found myself cheering for Steve and shaking my head at Billy.
Even Cheryl, who cares nothing for Donkey Kong or any type of video game, enjoyed this film a lot. Jet_jaguar is correct, it is worth seeing even if you aren't interested in video games.
Here's a trialer on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K7wpatALDQ
and wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_kong
Peace, maka