Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine

Name: Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine
Genre: Documentary
Released: December 3, 2004
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 66

2004

METASCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

See All

6.3

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6.3	Your Score
6.3	User Score Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

Game Over: Kasparov And The Machine

Now Playing: Game Over: Kasparov And The Machine

Movie Details & Credits

THINKFilm | Release Date: December 3, 2004 | PG

Summary: This documentary captures the drama and history surrounding the precedent shattering chess match where, Garry Kasparov - arguably the greatest human player ever - lost to IBM computer Deep Blue. (ThinkFilm)

Director: Vikram Jayanti

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG

Runtime: 90 min

See All Details and Credits

Watch Now

Stream On

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

100

David Sterritt

Gripping, suspenseful, and spiced with fascinating information about the long history of chess between human and mechanical opponents. Read full review

J.R. Jones

An engrossing tale of ego, strategy, and the limits of human intelligence. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Fairly suspenseful. Read full review

Noel Murray

In spite of clunky effects and often extraordinarily ugly video footage, Game Over works very well just as a sports doc. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Kasparov is a compelling film subject: suave, sardonic and as emotionally high-pitched as he is intellectually gifted. Read full review

Ned Martel

This deflating documentary gives up its quest for answers too easily. Read full review

Janice Page

No one in the film offers a shred of real proof that IBM cheated. Read full review

SEE ALL 16 REVIEWS

Write a Review

User Reviews

emallove

Apr 26, 2013

Great nerd drama for technology enthusiasts or anyone with an interest in the bizarre subculture of grandmaster chess competition. The twelve-tone music score fits nicely alongside the sheer madness of those crazy enough to write a chess engine that could rival the skill of Garry Kasparov.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

SEE ALL 1 REVIEWS

More From Metacritic

What to Watch Right Now on Paramount+

Find a list of the best recent and upcoming film and TV titles added to...

What to Watch Right Now on Amazon's Prime Video

Get a list of the best movie and TV titles recently added (and coming...