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Good Game is a 2014 American indie comedy revolves around the E-Sport gaming community. The story follows four individuals who are willing to pursue their passion for video game tournaments and all that it takes to reach the top. The film directed and written by Mary Ratliff highlights the rise of E-Sport and the struggles that come with it.

The central characters of the movie are Alex, Nick, Justin, and Samantha, who are all different in every aspect of life but share a common interest that brings them together - video game tournaments. Alex, portrayed by Benjamin Baker, is an aspiring E-sport gamer who reaches out to Nick (Bryce Bates), a known E-sport player who has retired from the game. Together they form a team and set out to perform in the biggest gaming tournament in the world.

To increase the team's chances of winning, they recruit Samantha, a computer programmer who hacks into the game system to get insights and details that give them leverage during the tournament. Rachel Alvis plays the character of Samantha. The film takes a fun and adventurous turn with three faces coming together from different walks of life to win the game that matters the most to them.

Good Game projects a high degree of realism and is close to representing the reality around E-Sport tournaments that involve big money prizes. The film adequately highlights the pressure and determination required to be an E-sport gamer. Professional E-sport gamers do not just play games; they work hard to improve their skills and reflexes, making it more of a mental game than just playing for fun.

One of the essential themes of the movie is the bond that forms between the three face-to-face community culture that comes from participating in physical competitions. Good Game emphasizes the importance of communication and working together as a team to achieve a common goal, highlighting the dynamics between different personalities.

In summary, Good Game is a film that is relatable to individuals interested in the gaming community or those who love teamwork and competition. The film is heartwarming and a refreshing break from the usual depiction of gamers as socially awkward people who spend their entire time playing games. The film stands out for its potential to connect with the youth and sends a message of hope and determination for the next generation to pursue their passions, no matter how unconventional they might seem.

Good Game is a 2014 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 13 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0.