Film Review – Hero Mode

There have been numerous films based on video games, but “Hero Mode” is the rare endeavor to explore the business behind the creation of video games. Screenwriter Jeff Carpenter doesn’t dig too deeply into industry ways, presenting more of an understanding of competition and labor while still making something approachable for a pre-teen audience. “Hero Mode” is old-fashioned entertainment in many ways, offering a gentle tale about self-esteem, teamwork, and relationships, mixed in with an amusing underdog tale from an adolescent perspective. The production isn’t swinging for the fences with this material, remaining mild with dramatics and emotions, but they find ways to reach viewers of all ages while still playing into current pop culture trends concerning kids and big-time gaming biz dreams. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com