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100
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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.
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75
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Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
Compellingly watchable.
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75
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New York Daily News Jami Bernard
Amusing and slightly alarming documentary.
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75
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Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt
Light, lively, informative, fun.
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75
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New York Post V.A. Musetto
Cool graphics and music, combined with jittery camera work, keep the film's energy level high. Who knew Scrabble could be so exciting?
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70
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Los Angeles Times
The film stands up well to the inevitable comparisons to "Spellbound," a riveting documentary about young spelling bee contestants.
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70
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Film Threat Phil Hall
Quirky, entertaining documentary.
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60
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The Hollywood Reporter
Lacks the urgency and significance of a great docu but still offers a diverting entertainment.
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50
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Boston Globe Wesley Morris
Only occasionally do the thrill of the game and the passion of its players come together. That said, these guys' nakedly neurotic enthusiasm keeps the movie from being a total jumble.
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50
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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.
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