Review of Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014) by Donald S — 04 Mar 2015

With intentionally B Grade special effects, and a surprisingly creative narrative surrounding Atari's biggest flop, James Rolfe's film debut is so silly, you can help but enjoy it.

This review of Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014) was written by Donald S on 04 March 2015.

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014) by Donald S — 04 Mar 2015

More Reviews of Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie

It's a goofy film with a goofy story and they knew it. Nuff said…

I feel bad that I didn't like it. I have a lot of respect for AVGN and I think he deserves a good movie…

It's just what any fan of Angry video game nerd fan wants to see. I enjoyed every moment…

A fun, no-budget fan project by the talented James Rolfe. Definitely a treat for the fans and a memorable viewing experience…

80s ??? ???? ??????? science fiction ??? ??????, ?????? ??? nerd,…

It wasnt so good as expected. It has good special effects, but good story or jokes? Nah, you should look somewhere else…

A lot of people like to pan this movie, but I thought it was quite enjoyable and a great film, but only for video game enthusiasts…

I really love this movie it's amazing…

If you a fan of avgn then you love this movie. As a movie movie its a nice geek movie to the internet world. Over all its a solid movie…

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