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| The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters | 
 enlarge | Director: Seth Gordon
Actors: Billy Mitchell, Steve Wiebe
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 2911
Format: Ac-3, Dolby, Subtitled, Anamorphic
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 79
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: TRNDN11234D
UPC: 794043112348
EAN: 0794043112348
ASIN: B000XQ4HR8
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: January 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Disc and case guaranteed to be in very good condition, guaranteed to play great. shipping upgrades to 1st Class
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 Steve Wiebe Rocks! July 31, 2008
I first caught this doc on G-4 with my husband (who thought it was one of the best doc's he had ever seen), which caused me to purchase a copy of the dvd for him. He's watched it several more times and enjoys it each time. He's even considering a trip to Billy Mitchell's restaurant just to make a Steve Wiebe proclamation. I have to admit it was a very entertaining movie. It just boggles my mind that people are so intense on arcade games. And if you don't walk away hating Billy Mitchell for being the biggest a** and then laughing hysterically at how you just route for Steve Wiebe until the very end! A must watch!
 The unseen world of video gaming July 25, 2008
King of Kong is a documentary about an average Joe from Washington who really loves Donkey Kong. When he is laid off from his job, he decides to break the all time Donkey Kong record, which has been in place since 1982. Being unemployed isn't nearly so bad if you have a full-sized video game machine in your house that you play constantly. His wife is amazingly supportive (at least on the documentary), while his kids show their displeasure more readily.
The ensuing story is absolutely hilarious. Prepare to delve into the realm of high-intensity video gamers, which is not a realm you ever want to personally visit. The politics, the back and forth, the broken records - it's all a wild ride. It really is like the Rocky of video games, if that is possible.
Even though the theme is video games, kids will probably not enjoy it. However, I think most adults will enjoy it. Thanks to Judd for the great recommendation.
A great study of reverse snobbery July 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie should be required viewing in any college level sociology class. The film documents a man who would struggle to actually be an outcast in any social group attempting to penetrate a clique of individuals who have likely been outcasts their entire lives.
Steve Wiebe is almost painfully average. He's a middle-class school teacher who'd been an above average athlete and he plays a couple of musical instruments. He has a good-looking wife and could be a poster boy for suburban America. He also has an almost preternatural ability to play Donkey Kong, and therein lies the trouble.
In order to have his record-breaking score recognized, Steve has to break through and enter into a world of people who probably weren't two-sport athletes and certainly couldn't mingle well at an office Christmas party. In getting his score validated, too, he will be bringing down their king.
Billy Mitchell is the undisputed monarch of these gamers. I'd first read about him in a 2006 article in the now-defunct Oxford American magazine. In that article, the author, David Ramsey, tried to convey Mitchell's cockiness but still be respectful. After this film, I have a new degree of respect for Mr. Ramsey's restraint.
Mitchell is, rightfully, recognized as Gamer of the Century. He's sort of law and order in this world in that he is uniquely qualified to challenge all high score claims. Mitchell is also a successful business man and he's married to a woman who you will not admit is hot in front of your wife, but men get it. Mitchell's success in business and marriage, though, does not tarnish or diminish his status among the gamers. In fact, they likely cheer him on. You expect your hero to do well in all endeavors.
When Weibe submits his score, it's obvious that the Twin Galaxies crowd is eager to close ranks and protect their hero. Weibe is left with no option but to demonstrate his skills in person. He has to physically play the game surrounded by these outcasts who are so galvanized they have actually become snobs in their own right. There seems to be several instances where they are trying to distract this interloper during his game-play, with Billy Mitchell himself doing a silent walk-by. The crux of it is, here's Weibe, a guy who could be anybody's best bud and fit in anywhere, being shunned by folks who've probably been kept at a distance all their lives.
The extra features, particularly the extended interviews, are almost better than the movie itself. The players describing Burger Time are the greatest thing I've seen on film in a while. Interesting commentaries, too.
Anyone old enough to remember arcades needs to watch this film. Beware, though, you'll find yourself with an almost uncontrollable urge to prowl e-bay for old games.
Suprised how much I enjoyed it July 1, 2008
This is a fun documentary looking in a world that you probably didn't know, or cared, existed. It's all about classic arcade games (donkey kong, centipede, etc.) and the competition to hold the "high score". It mainly revolves around two grown men fighting (I'm talking serious stuff) over the top score in the world on Donkey Kong. It's hard to believe at times that the events in this documentary actually occured and were not staged for humor's sake. I found it extremely entertaining considering the subject matter. Definitely was fun to watch.
The Story Of A Gaming Legend vs A Gaming Unknown June 20, 2008
The King of Kong is a documentary about a legendary gamer and Rickey's Hot Sauce creator, Billy Mitchell and his new gaming foe Steve Wiebe. Both men are trying to get and keep the best scores possible for the classic Nintendo arcade game Donkey Kong. Billy Mitchell is the current champion in the movie. Billy has held top scores in many classic arcade games over the years; Donkey Kong being the last title he held onto. Steve Wiebe, currently a Science teacher, decides he has plenty of time to challenge for the highest score possible in Donkey Kong; after he finds him self laid off by Boeing. The movie almost seems to good to be true. Steve Wiebe, being the nicest of nice guys. The prototype of a good father and husband. Against the brash, and often times rude for no real reason, Billy Mitchell. The movie mainly follows Steve Wiebe, in his quest for the title. Billy Mitchell is featured in many segments, but mainly as a protagonist. Billy makes claims of being the best and makes a comment to the effect That To Be The Best, You Have To Play Live. Playing Live in front of a crowd being the only way to truly prove you are the best. This comment is the basis for the entire movie. Steve Wiebe flies all over the US showing off his skills, all in the hopes of being recognized as the best Gamer. While Billy tries his best to avoid him. In a deleted scene on the DVD, you get to see a comparisons of both men's game play. While Billy mainly uses hammers to destroy objects to gain maximum points, Steve uses tricks to adjective his best scores. Like jumping up and down on certain platform stages to get extra bonus points. These differences give some room for an argument on who is truly best, because while both men are adjectiving top scores, both men are doing it in different ways. So who is better? The game player, or the person that finds the loopholes? Both men are by far some of the best gamers on Earth, so respect has to go to given to both of them. As of 2008, Billy Mitchell holds the top scores for Donkey Kong, but Steve has not given up on reclaiming his top scores.
This movie is very enjoyable. I have seen it both on DVD and on G4. It is not a movie I can get bored of. So if you are into video games, even if you don't play the classics's, King of Kong is still right for you. I didn't want to write too much in the way of reviewing the core storyline, because I don't think I review should give away the entire movie. So I would suggest buying the DVD, because it is well worth the money. You get a nice guy to root for and a mean man to root against.
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