Billy Mitchell is the current world record holder of the arcade game Donkey Kong that he have had during the last 25 years.
Steve Wiebe challanges the record, tapes his world record send it in and does not get recognition for it.
This is the premise of this documentary.
Billy is arrogant and self obscured by his accomplishment in the arcade classic. He got loyal friends that back him up when finally the world record is beaten by Steve.
Steve on the other hand is more like a normal guy, he got a wife and kids, he works as a teacher and only wants a fair change on a head to head match against the legend Billy Mitchell.
As when I first heard about this documentary I though in lines such as, well this is about geeks and gaming. And yes it is, but the way it is presented and edited it sure is one of the most entertainment documentarys that have come out these last years.
We got the perfect build up; old rivalry, the legend and world record holder vs the unknown newcomer. A classic tale presented in a geeky, warm and funny way.
Billys first meet with Steve, you can almoust feel the arrogance. Steve sitting and playing as Billy sneaks behind him - clearly seeing that Steve is playing. Steve turns his head and says -Billy.
Billy doesn´t answer, but adresses his wife "There´s certain people I don´t want spend to much time with."
Billy is, as you can understand an arrogant, mind miliputing person and his oneliners is something you can´t avoid to smile about.
If you get a chance to see this, if you allready haven´t, do watch it. I don´t play arcade games myself harldy any video computer or tv games either, but this is entertainment nevertheless.
Billy
"He knows what to do with the tape. He knows to guard the tape with his life.."
Steve
"It´s not about the game Donkey kong any more.."
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