Rotten
Unfocused and repetitive, this feature-length commercial by Jeremy Snead uses a muddled timeline and bargain basement graphics to produce a horn-tooting, "Aren't games awesome?" tone.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Video Games: The Movie
2014 · 1h 41m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Jeremy Snead
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Video Games: The Movie
Overview
From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, "Video Games: The Movie" is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry. Narrated by Sean Astin and featuring in-depth interviews with the godfathers who started it all, the icons of game design, and the geek gurus who are leading us into the future, "Video Games: The Movie" is a celebration of gaming from Atari to Xbox and an eye-opening look at what lies ahead.
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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18%
Tomatometer
Rotten
It's a lovefest in which critics' voices and debate are simply absent, and the only talking space is wonder, nostalgia and excitement for the future.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
A by-the-books documentary that gives the history of video games bracketed with the voices of spirited members of the vast community of gamers, Video Games: The Movie is aimed squarely at its target audience.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Fresh
The modern stuff is undeniably fawning. But given the eye-popping visuals, you understand the enthusiasm. Especially if you left your heart, and thousands of dollars in quarters, in an arcade.
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
Rotten
Beyond associating breakthroughs with particular years and companies, Video Games: The Movie has trouble moving beyond generalities.
Jesse Hassenger, AV Club
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