Review: Producers and crew get an "A" or "Enter Your Initials for Top Ten"
Just watched the first showing at the Silverspot, a posh theater here in Naples, FL. Light crowd but have to say the storyline is pretty darn good. Give it an "A" for showing love to the classics and explanation on how games "die". Won't spoil it for you, since it just came out. Lots of characters presented. Even showed Battlezone in a scene(one of my favs). Won't be surprised if Sugar Rush shows up somewhere: almost makes me want one.
All 4 main characters get good equal time, so it is great for the kids and us older guys too. Sarah Silverman did a real nice job as well as the other voice actors( John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch). Lastly, the director and screenwriters(Ms. Lee and Mr. Johnston) definitely have an affinity towards the games...many references. Even a fleeting reference towards Walter from Twin Galaxies. "Mr. Wak" -really nice touch guys... really nice ending for the main game too(Fix It Felix). Even the detail of players putting quarters on the machine for next up. Man, I forgot about that.
BTW, don't you wish your power surge or power management system did the same as in the movie?
Talked to the theater manager beforehand. They have high hopes for this film from Disney. A lot of them have it in 3-D but I saw it in 2-D.
Lets support Disney on this one group(disclaimer....I have stock in this company....LOL).
Looking forward to hearing what you thought of it.
-Dave