A new movie about the origins of the popular game Tetris premiered at SXSW. The
film follows the founder of a gaming company who discovers the potential of the
game at a convention in Japan.
He decides to obtain the rights to sell it globally, but faces obstacles
including navigating through power figures in business and politics. The story
also involves the creator of the game and a battle between capitalism and
communism.
While the movie has potential, it suffers from repetitive and monotonous
plotlines and a glib tone that detracts from
its potential for tension.
The characters are mostly archetypes, with only a few finding depth in their
roles. Despite the interesting premise, the movie fails to deliver a satisfying
narrative. |