r/Ijustwatched • u/TowerCharge89 • 4d ago

IJW: The King of Kong (2007)

So while I might not be a huge video game player, I still enjoy learning about them and I also enjoy watching documentaries in general so to combine the two, I watched the 2007 documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful Of Quarters.

I thought this movie was good. While I did like learning about these different games and people trying to break the records for the highest scores, I am mixed on the story. To be honest, I thought it was gonna be more of a balance with showcasing each of the two main people, and then at the end, then facing off with each other. It seemed more one-sided. But maybe that was a good thing in retrospect because you got to see someone who is so big in the video games who a lot of people considered to be a great villain and he played that role really well.

Rating-3.5/5

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u/Dark_Shroud 4d ago

The show down never happened because Billy Mitchell is a bitch who was later caught cheating. He was eventually banned from Twin Galaxy's rankings because he sent in a fraudulent game play tape.

Meanwhile Steve Wiebe went on to do a very public Donkey Kong challenge at E3.

Steve Wiebe - Donkey Kong World Record attempt - G4tv at E3 2009

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u/DarthCaligula 4d ago

Billy Mitchell is still trying to prove that he didn't cheat and he's the best. At least I think. I remember hearing something about that. But if that's the case, he should try and get over it or face an equal opponent to redeem himself. But then he might not be the villain anymore. And I reckon he likes that.

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u/EspiritusFermenti7 4d ago

It was an interesting doc. Even if you aren't into games the story of a niche competitive sport and the rivalry between 2 of the best players is enough to keep you engaged.

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u/5o7bot 4d ago

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) PG-13

Don't get chumpatized

In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.

Documentary
Director: Seth Gordon
Actors: Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Mark Alpiger, Greg Bond
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 77% with 516 votes
Runtime: 83 min
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u/Amnesiac_R 4d ago

Absolutely love this movie. Not getting the face-off at the end is a perfect way to show Billy's true character and reinforce Wiebe's disappointment.

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u/ExtremeTEE 4d ago

Donkey kong kill screen! Donkey kong kill screen!!

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u/LPStumps 2d ago

It sounds like you didn’t like that a documentary didn’t have the satisfying conclusion that a fictional story would have

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u/MaintenanceLeft2624 1d ago

WHat is great about this doc is at times you honestly think its a Mockumentary, Billy is a real person? I just love this one.