Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine

Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine

Directed by Vikram Jayanti

200390 min6.4 / 10

A cerebral documentary exploring the psychological and paranoid dimensions of Kasparov's 1997 loss to Deep Blue, examining what transpired beyond the board.

Garry Kasparov is possibly the greatest chess player who has ever lived. In 1997, he played a match against the greatest chess computer: IBM's Deep Blue. He lost. This film depicts the drama that happened away from the chess board from Kasparov's perspective. It explores the psychological aspects of the game and the paranoia surrounding IBM's ultimate chess machine.

Questions people ask

  • Is Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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