PWG: Game Over, Man
PWG: Game Over, Man

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PWG: Game Over, Man

2017
Movie
155 min
English

Singles Match REY FENIX vs. Lio Rush Singles Match Adam Cole vs. Matthew Riddle Singles Match Jeff Cobb vs. Keith Lee Singles Match Michael Elgin vs. Kyle O'Reilly Tag Team Match War Machine (Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) Non-Title Singles Match Zack Sabre, Jr. vs. Dick Togo Reseda Street Fight "The Villain" Marty Scurll vs. "The Kentucky Gentleman" Chuck Taylor

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users60%
Director: Brody StevensGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Three best friends, who are avid gamers and streamers, get a chance to prove themselves when they are hired as the personal security detail for a wildly popular but eccentric pop star. Their dream job quickly turns into a chaotic nightmare as they navigate the treacherous world of celebrity, rivalries, and unexpected dangers, all while trying to keep their jobs and their lives intact.

Critical Reception

Game Over, Man! received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its absurdist humor and the chemistry of its lead actors, while others found its plot thin and its jokes to be repetitive and juvenile. Audiences had a similar divided reaction, with fans of the main cast's previous work often enjoying the film more than general viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on the established comedic chemistry of its stars, which proves to be a mixed bag.

  • While some viewers appreciated the outrageous and often nonsensical humor, many found it to be too crude and lacking in originality.

  • The plot is considered a weak framework for the comedic set pieces, leading to a predictable and underdeveloped narrative.

Google audience: Google users were somewhat divided, with many enjoying the raunchy humor and the familiar comedic performances. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be forgettable and lacking in substance, often citing the thin plot and repetitive jokes as drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the sketch comedy series 'Workaholics', which starred the same lead actors and creator, and often featured similar absurd and chaotic scenarios.

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