If you haven't seen the documentary about competitive video gamers King of Kong do yourself a favor. It is absolutely brilliant. Explosively funny, bizarrely compelling and surprisingly moving.I rewatched King of Kong tonight (instant Netflix you are my best friend). I loved it as much as the first time. This flick is seriously one of my all-time favorites. It centers on the bitter rivalry between Billy Mitchell, the King of the video games since the early 80's, and the against-all-odds upstart Steve Wiebe. You won't believe the intrigue ...
In a complete coincidence, I just learned that Steve Wiebe has reclaimed his Donkey Kong high score. Congratulations, Steve.
While this is certainly not sports related, I felt compelled to chime in. If it leads to some of you freaks watching this film, my work is done. Note: definitely watch the special features and check out controversial Missile Command champ Mr. Awesome. Fucking sui generis.
2 comments:
i heartily second Wice's love of that movie.
You'd never think a Video Game record breaker could be a villain, but Billy Mitchell makes a fine one indeed.
There are so many choice, revealing moments in this film.
I think the good v. evil angle, while facile, doesn't get to the full depth.
Billy Mitchell trying to hang on to his record through any means is a very human story and transcends (even) Donkey Kong.
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