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The Game (2007) -- 'The Game' is a short spoof of our society's recent obsession with immersive 'reality' video games such as the Nintendo Wii and Guitar Hero.

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Director:

Aaron M. Lane

Writer:

Aaron M. Lane (written by)

Genre:

Short

Tagline:

Life is a game. Play with yourself.

User Comments:

As a school teacher and parent of teens, I can really appreciate this short film. more (1 total)


Cast

  (Credited cast)
The Cisco Kid ... Himself
Leslie Goodman ... Mother
Janet Lea Gutierrez ... Hot Chick #2
Galen Howard ... Nicholas
Ron Randolph ... Father
Taisha Taylor ... Hot Chick #1
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Additional Details

Runtime:

USA:5 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 more

Company:

Lanefilm Ltd. more


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Soundtrack:

The Game more


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As a school teacher and parent of teens, I can really appreciate this short film., 25 May 2009
7/10
Author: planktonrules from Bradenton, Florida

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Before I begin the review, I have a bit or warning about the language in this short. It's pretty crude and so it isn't good for younger audiences. Still, despite this, I enjoyed it very much because it has a lot to say about the work ethic of younger Americans--for better or worse.

Two parents are frustrated with this teenage son. He only cares about video games and isn't too concerned that he can't pass geometry, nor that he isn't especially employable. When the parents ask him to clean his room and walk the dog, he does it the only way he now knows how--virtually.

This is a very simple idea executed quite well. I especially liked the graphics for the "Chintendo" video game system, though there was a lot more to like. Clever and insightful--this is a great one for parents, though sadly, some kids might not get it.

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