Easily one of the illest documentaries I’ve ever seen. This story of two grown men living out their destinies to become the World Champion in Donkey Kong is amazing on too many levels. You won’t believe the characters at first. I initially suspected it might be a mockumentary. But make no mistake, this is not FUBAR. The 80’s Arcade Nerd is alive and well. It baffles me how serious these dudes take themselves. Billy Mitchell. Steve Wiebe. Roy Shildt aka Mr. Awesome. Besides being obsessive gamers, they all have on thing in common. They’re all oblivious to the fact that the film they’re starring in reeks of irony.
Mandatory viewing.

-Arcee