The Smash Brothers (2013)

A brief history of a subculture dedicated to competitively playing the video game "Super Smash Bros. Melee".

Director:

Travis Beauchamp (as Samox)

Stars:

Azen, Ken Hoang, Isai

Cast

Credited cast:
Azen	...	Himself
Ken Hoang	...	Himself
Isai	...	Himself
Wife	...	Himself

Storyline

A brief history of a subculture dedicated to competitively playing the video game "Super Smash Bros. Melee".

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2013 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

East Point Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

258 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ken Hoang: I couldn't read him. I mean he was an open book, but it doesn't mean you can read a book if every single time you turn a page you get a paper cut.

User Reviews

One of the most deep and emotional documentaries out there.

The Smash Brothers is easily the best documentary I've seen in the last 10 years. Not only does it tell the long history of one of the most competitively played games of all time, but also the emotional tension that comes from being a professional. Strangely enough, it reminded me a lot of the anime Dragon Ball Z in the sense that more and more powerful foes showed up throughout the series, much like how players only get better and better. The documentary covers the character arcs of many (and I really mean many) players, and really shows how people so different can come together just to fight and have a good time.