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The Flying Scissors

  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
65
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The Flying Scissors (2009)
A mockumentary set in the world of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" competitions.
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Comedy
An irreverent look inside the world of competitive "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Follow a stay-at-home Dad, a professional trash-talker and many others who vie for the title of champion.An irreverent look inside the world of competitive "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Follow a stay-at-home Dad, a professional trash-talker and many others who vie for the title of champion.An irreverent look inside the world of competitive "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Follow a stay-at-home Dad, a professional trash-talker and many others who vie for the title of champion.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
65
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
202,489
226,664
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    • Director
      • Jonah Tulis
    • Writers
      • Blake J. Harris
      • Jonah Tulis
    • Stars
      • Mason Pettit
      • Matthew Arkin
      • Devin Ratray
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonah Tulis
    • Writers
      • Blake J. Harris
      • Jonah Tulis
    • Stars
      • Mason Pettit
      • Matthew Arkin
      • Devin Ratray
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    • 1User review
    • 4Critic reviews

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    The Flying Scissors
    Trailer 2:47
    The Flying Scissors

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    Matthew Arkin and Benim Foster in The Flying Scissors (2009)
    Kerry O'Malley, Mason Pettit, and Jacob Bayer in The Flying Scissors (2009)
    Mike Britt and James Abrams in The Flying Scissors (2009)
    Matthew Arkin in The Flying Scissors (2009)
    Todd Susman in The Flying Scissors (2009)

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    Mason Pettit
    Mason Pettit
    • Phil Stevens
    Matthew Arkin
    Matthew Arkin
    • Alan Pope
    Devin Ratray
    Devin Ratray
    • The Rock
    Keong Sim
    Keong Sim
    • Bruce Wong
    Mike Britt
    Mike Britt
    • Leon Washington
    Jeremy Redleaf
    Jeremy Redleaf
    • Matty Simms
    Madison Arnold
    Madison Arnold
    • Mac
    Susan Louise O'Connor
    Susan Louise O'Connor
    • Leslie Hanrahan
    Kerry O'Malley
    Kerry O'Malley
    • Amy Stevens
    Lee Moore
    • Professor Clarence Kay
    Sarah Roberson
    • Anna
    • (as Sarah Wheeler)
    Alex Cranmer
    Alex Cranmer
    • Barry Stine
    Chuck Montgomery
    Chuck Montgomery
    • Woody Stone
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Mr. Perkins
    James Abrams
    • Drake
    Roy Aiolan
    • Homeless Marketer
    Tohru Aoki
    • Samurai #2
    Jacob Bayer
    • Alex Stevens
    • Director
      • Jonah Tulis
    • Writers
      • Blake J. Harris
      • Jonah Tulis
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    7/10
    Entertaining Mocumentary
    In the same vein of This is Spinal Tap, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind, The Flying Scissors is a mocumentary, i.e., a comedy disguised as a documentary. The subject is the game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The film chronicles the lives of several aspiring RPS champions who are planning to attend the Nationals. As you would expect in a film like this, the contenders are a bunch of misfits with dysfunctional families and weird personal behaviors. About 3/4 of the movie is the exploration of the backgrounds of the players and tournament organizers. The final act, the tournament itself, is actually a bit of a let down after so much buildup. There just wasn't as much tension milked out of the contests as I thought could have been. Overall, I enjoyed this movie and recommend it for people who enjoy mocumentaries or the "sport" of RPS.
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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Chappaqua, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Flying Penguin Pictures
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      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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