Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Release Date: May 6, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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70
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzJun 2, 2011
An unapologetic love letter to the popular board game. It's also almost - but not quite - something more. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerMay 6, 2011
The film bounces around enjoyably, giving a history of the game, talking to people who love it and chronicling the 2009 Monopoly World Championships in Las Vegas. Read full review
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VarietyDennis HarveyMar 11, 2011
Under the Boardwalk provides an amiable overview of one very famous board game's history and impact, alongside a moderately engaging portrait of players preparing for the 2009 World Monopoly Championship. Read full review
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Village VoiceAndrew SchenkerMay 4, 2011
Among the alleged virtues of the game cited by the doc's subjects are its ability to bring people together, its usefulness as a tool to indoctrinate (er, teach) children, and its building of a global culture. Read full review
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