jp475
Awesome documentary for Mortal Kombat fans. It manages to tell the whole history of Mortal Kombat and also teaches about the origins and inspirations behind the many characters lime Johnny, Scorpion, Sub and Kitana. It's a great film to wat...
Movie spotlight
Insert Coin
2020
Movie
103 min
English
The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.
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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Joshua J. Adams•Genres: Documentary, History
Plot Summary
Insert Coin delves into the fascinating, and often tumultuous, history of the Chicago arcade game development studio, Midway Games. The documentary explores the creative process, the intense competition, and the rise and fall of a company that defined a generation of gaming with iconic titles.
Critical Reception
Insert Coin was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its nostalgic appeal and insightful look into the golden age of arcade gaming. Reviewers praised its comprehensive storytelling and access to key figures from Midway's past.
What Reviewers Say
A nostalgic and informative journey into the golden age of arcade gaming.
Highlights the creative talent and intense rivalries that shaped Midway Games.
Captures the excitement and challenges of video game development in the 80s and 90s.
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Fun Fact
Midway Games was notorious for its internal rivalries and intense, often deadline-driven, development cycles, which are vividly explored in the documentary.
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4 reviewsdenise4719
I thought it was awesome and informative as a Mortal Kombat fan. I also love Scorpion, Sub Zero and Kitana so seeing them throughout the film was awesome.
jp475
A very well made documentary following the history of Mortal Kombat while showing off its characters like Liu Kang, Johnny, Scorpion and Kitana. It's definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of the franchise.
james4715
Loved this documentary. It tells the whole story of how Mortal Kombat as a franchise began. It also explains the origins and shows off many of the characters throughout like Scorpion and Kitana. They even show Scorpions fatalities and Kitan...