This was a documentary that Jaime and I watched while we were vacationing in Savannah, Georgia. We were exhausted, it was the last night we were there and we wanted something that would be light. Jaime revealed to me that she hated the game of Monopoly, as she is a poor sport. This doc sounded interesting so we gave it a go. This shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and follow the colorful players who come together to compete for the coveted title of Monopoly World Champion.
Much like many people in the documentary or I'm assuming in general, I didn't know there was a Monopoly National Champion, let alone a world championship event. I wasn't shocked though either, as it seems like we get a competition for almost anything. This doc does a great job at introducing us to a few people it is following as they compete. They are characters for sure. I'll be honest, I didn't like all of them.
What was more interesting to me though was learning the history of this game. It is one that I've played with my immediate and extended family as well as friends. I've played it while pre-gaming going to the bar. Learning the original version of the game and what that this was trying to teach anti-capitalist beliefs, then being made into the ultimate game of capitalism is interesting to me. Seeing the extent of the influence this game from the United States to the world also was fun to learn about.
I would say that this is a well made documentary. Not one that I would come back to regularly, but I enjoyed my time with it. It is fast and moves through. If anything, I would have enjoyed seeing a bit more of the tournaments in the movie. Regardless, I didn't hate my time with it in the slightest. I'd say this is over average for me.
My Rating: 6 out of 10.
Much like many people in the documentary or I'm assuming in general, I didn't know there was a Monopoly National Champion, let alone a world championship event. I wasn't shocked though either, as it seems like we get a competition for almost anything. This doc does a great job at introducing us to a few people it is following as they compete. They are characters for sure. I'll be honest, I didn't like all of them.
What was more interesting to me though was learning the history of this game. It is one that I've played with my immediate and extended family as well as friends. I've played it while pre-gaming going to the bar. Learning the original version of the game and what that this was trying to teach anti-capitalist beliefs, then being made into the ultimate game of capitalism is interesting to me. Seeing the extent of the influence this game from the United States to the world also was fun to learn about.
I would say that this is a well made documentary. Not one that I would come back to regularly, but I enjoyed my time with it. It is fast and moves through. If anything, I would have enjoyed seeing a bit more of the tournaments in the movie. Regardless, I didn't hate my time with it in the slightest. I'd say this is over average for me.
My Rating: 6 out of 10.