Film Review – Video Games: The Movie

Although it isn’t billed as the ultimate document of the industry, “Video Games: The Movie” certainly hints at an exhaustive overview of console and arcade achievements, dating back over 50 years. Those expecting some type of gritty, candid look at the world of gaming are going to be sorely disappointed with Jeremy Snead’s effort. While it’s a frantically edited exploration of innovation and attitude, “Video Games: The Movie” is pure kitten play, avoiding any type of abyssal discussion of controversy and artistic accomplishment. It’s such a toadying picture, it’s as if gaming corporations decided to fund the feature, knowing that in exchange for footage, they’ll be treated with kid gloves. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com