
Über Goober focuses on the often-misunderstood, sometimes-controversial, and always-kind-of-geeky world of Gamers. Director Steve Metze examines several different groups including historical miniature gamers, role-players, and those known simply as "LARPers." The film also explores opposition from religious groups, negative media portrayals, and some of the meanest 'man-on-the-street' interviews ever committed to video. Meet the Gamers, learn their exotic language, see their... (Full plot summary below)
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Über Goober focuses on the often-misunderstood, sometimes-controversial, and always-kind-of-geeky world of Gamers. Director Steve Metze examines several different groups including historical miniature gamers, role-players, and those known simply as "LARPers." The film also explores opposition from religious groups, negative media portrayals, and some of the meanest 'man-on-the-street' interviews ever committed to video. Meet the Gamers, learn their exotic language, see their bizarre rituals, gasp at their semi-authentic costumes, and thrill to the painting techniques on their miniatures!
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| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekWhile one has to make allowances for its home-movie quality, this little movie's affectionately lowbrow treatment of an often-maligned subculture has a certain homely charm. |
| Supercala.comJohn VenableWhy the Godfather of gaming was exiled to the 'extras' on the DVD is a mystery to me. Outside of that, it's a decent flick. |
| Dallas Morning NewsVictor GodinezYou'll laugh just watching it, and the absurdity is equally apparent to the participants. |
| TheMovieChicks.comCherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann PaloneThe whole documentary may seem silly or boring to non-gamers, and you're probably supposed to laugh with them, not at them. |