
Word Wars
This Is NOT Your Grandmother's Game Of Scrabble.
Directed by Eric Chaikin, Julian Petrillo
Produced by E-Wolf, Seventh Art Releasing
A documentary portrait of competitive Scrabble obsessives that balances affectionate humor with genuine insight into the intensity and isolation of their devotion.
The classic board game, Scrabble, has been popular for decades. In addition, there are fanatics who devote heart and soul to this game to the expense of everything else. This film profiles a group of these enthusiasts as they converge for a Scrabble convention where the word game is almost a bloodsport.
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Is Word Wars violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Word Wars scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Word Wars sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Word Wars easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Word Wars end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Word Wars
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Word Wars
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Word Wars, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Word Wars, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Word Wars, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































