'Game of Your Life' is the last of the Walmart Family Movie Night series. It follows a young man leaving home to attend a creative college specializing in Gaming. He meets his teammates, is challenged to break the 'no consulting' rule due to dire family circumstances back home. He is taken off his team and has to learn what really is important - holding onto the past or moving forward into his future.
This film very much focuses on the Gaming world, complete with geeks who act and dress differently. Some of the references are lost on the general public but no doubt resonates with those who are part of this sub culture.
The unique strengths of the characters presented, for instance the leader of thee, team who tells the main hero he's off the team for his lack of focus and breaking the rules, who risks him not talking to her again. The comedy team who are both his room and team mates and spice up the movie although their somewhat cliche'. Also, the couple who helps them acting both as mentors and away from home parents.
It is a 'coming of age' story. In some ways it reminds the blogger of films like 'Uncle Buck' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', the film.
Definitely recommended for those with children who are hard core gamers.
On a scale from 1 to 5, this film is a 3.5.
That sounds interesting. I'm not really a part of the gaming sub-culture, but for some reason, gaming communities fascinate me. I think it has something to do with sub-creation, imagination, etc.
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