What an absolutely fantastic, fun film! It is part biopic about the man who got pinball made legal again in most of the US, part endearing love story, and part inspirational film about going after what you truly love. It is about making choices and taking fresh chances after life throws it's chaos at you, and the pinball metaphor (and the amazing pinball games!) carries this delightful film.
The writing is very clever, introducing themes that start as pinball themes and become life lessons, and don't show a hint of being corny or sappy. The movie is sentimental without being sticky or overdone, and the clever directing and storytelling devices keep you glued throughout. Can't recommend enough!
The writing is very clever, introducing themes that start as pinball themes and become life lessons, and don't show a hint of being corny or sappy. The movie is sentimental without being sticky or overdone, and the clever directing and storytelling devices keep you glued throughout. Can't recommend enough!