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6.9/10
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A look at the obsessive world of competitive Scrabble.A look at the obsessive world of competitive Scrabble.A look at the obsessive world of competitive Scrabble.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations
Joel Sherman
- Self
- (as 'G.I.' Joel Sherman)
Aldo Cardia
- Self
- (as Aldo)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe last line in the credits reads "This film is rated 1900" - a reference to the National Scrabble Association rating system (1700 and above is considered an expert rating; typically only elite players get to 1900 and up).
- Crazy creditsThis film is rated 1900.
- SoundtracksParalysed
Written by Chaikin and Haber
Performed by E-Wolf and the Moneylenders
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Excellent Docu for people who like Docus
Extremely well-paced flick with excellent climax (unlike many meandering documentaries) it is much like an adult "Spellbound." Much like that movie, these people are fascinating characters more than anything else, and in many instances scrabble takes a backseat to the force of their personalities. It focuses on four masters competing in the days leading up to the Nationals - between the egos involved, the inter-personal problems and competition anxiety there is a ton of pathos and conflict that is also reminiscent of Fred Wiseman's early documentaries. I agree there could have been more focus on the nitty-gritty of specific matches or more information on strategy, but I think I (and others) would have gotten bored watching too much actual scrabble play.
If you like documentaries at all, this comes highly recommended, it is very well edited and maintains interest the whole time.
If you like documentaries at all, this comes highly recommended, it is very well edited and maintains interest the whole time.
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- Apr 10, 2006
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Tiles and Tribulations on the Scrabble Circuit
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $110,617
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,559
- May 31, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $110,617
- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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