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The New York Times
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. Full Review
James Greenberg
The Hollywood Reporter
Lacks the urgency and significance of a great docu but still offers a diverting entertainment. Full Review
Jami Bernard
New York Daily News
Amusing and slightly alarming documentary. Full Review
Joe Leydon
Variety
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." Full Review
John McMurtrie
San Francisco Chronicle
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. Full Review
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