Word Wars Critic Reviews
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A thoroughly entertaining and hilarious look at a board game that's an occasional amusement for some -- and a serious obsession (or disturbing addiction) for others.Read the full review
Compellingly watchable. Read the full review
The film stands up well to the inevitable comparisons to "Spellbound," a riveting documentary about young spelling bee contestants. Read the full review
Lacks the urgency and significance of a great docu but still offers a diverting entertainment.Read the full review
There's a pronounced lack of emotional pay-off that likely will derail any attempts to position Word Wars as an aud-friendly crowd-pleaser with breakout potential comparable to "Spellbound."Read the full review
The film demands patience with grainy photography, garage-band power chords and eye-straining alphabetic jumbles. It's neither easy viewing nor easy living: the game has worn these men down to a childlike state, which makes them ultimately compelling.Read the full review
Ultimately as fascinating as it is frustrating. Read the full review
Only occasionally do the thrill of the game and the passion of its players come together. That said, these guys' nakedly neurotic enthusiasm keeps the movie from being a total jumble.Read the full review
