Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: March 17, 2023

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

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JeffroJonesMar 26, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I *SO* wanted to like a movie about pinball, but it's mainly a cliched relationship movie. There is a pretty girl who smiles too much. There is a kid who is sad and we must feel sorry for him. SPOILER: Love triumphs in the end. Pinball is kept to a minimum. SPOILER: His fake mustache is ridiculous, what is going on with fake mustaches in movies, looking at you, Kenneth Branagh. Anyway, little pinball, mucho cliched smoochiness.… Expand

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tedbarnettAug 24, 2023

A sweet, fictionalized take on a true story -- with an excellent cast. Glad this story is being told. It's absurd that pinball was illegal for decades in New York City (and elsewhere). Bravo.

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chemicalEApr 16, 2023

Faist shines, despite the somewhat awful moustache, though they did put effort to match the original. Screenplay makes it feel like you're watching a pinball movie; it's so fun. Boutsikaris is great as well. Feel-good movie, which felt aFaist shines, despite the somewhat awful moustache, though they did put effort to match the original. Screenplay makes it feel like you're watching a pinball movie; it's so fun. Boutsikaris is great as well. Feel-good movie, which felt a little rushed at the end, but really liked it overall.… Expand

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CriticalCritterJun 5, 2023

Ah, Pinball, the game that holds a special place in my heart. I even possess a similar book that delves into the fascinating history of these mesmerizing machines. Naturally, when I discovered there was a movie centered around pinball, myAh, Pinball, the game that holds a special place in my heart. I even possess a similar book that delves into the fascinating history of these mesmerizing machines. Naturally, when I discovered there was a movie centered around pinball, my excitement knew no bounds! It's a shame that there aren't many films celebrating this iconic source of entertainment that has captivated countless individuals. The premise seemed promising, brimming with potential for a captivating story. However, prepare yourself for a sudden plot twist, as it veers off-course into the realm of a run-of-the-mill romcom. Now, don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently wrong with a romcom, but seriously? This story is as thin as a sheet of paper. Boy meets girl, boy performs a heroic act, girl falls head over heels in love, and, oh yes, they play some pinball and save the world. It's a lovely, fluffy tale that offers a brief moment of warmth, but it falls disappointingly short of delivering anything substantial. What a missed opportunity! With a touch more substance, it could have actually been a decent romcom. And let's not forget the mustache, which looks like it was cast separately. It's as if it has a life of its own, stealing the spotlight from the lackluster storyline. Nevertheless, it's just...meh. It's nothing more than an okay flick that you'll swiftly forget.… Expand

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