No Con Kid
45-year-old Reiji Watanabe visits his parents' home. His parents used to run an arcade. While there, Reiji fondly yearns for his friends Kido and Takano. Back in 1983, their family's arcade "Game Center Watanabe" was always full of customers, including neighborhood kids and salarymen. Reiji's friend Kido would come over to their arcade every day. Kido would spend most of his allowance on the games there. Reiji wasn't interested in the video games at the time, but after he saw a pretty girl named Takano playing, he also began to play. Reiji and Kido would then compete all the time. From 1983, Reiji, Kido and Takano enjoyed playing games and experienced good and bad times together.
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Plot Summary
In this comedy, a group of friends embarks on a journey to find a legendary pot stash hidden in the mountains, hoping it will solve their financial woes. Their adventure is filled with eccentric characters, perilous situations, and plenty of opportunities for the kind of chaotic hijinks the filmmakers are known for.
Critical Reception
No Con Kid received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, juvenile humor, and lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable entry in the comedy genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and relies too heavily on predictable stoner comedy tropes.
- The humor often falls flat, with few genuine laugh-out-loud moments.
- Fails to offer anything fresh or engaging, making it a disappointment for fans of the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film is directed by and stars members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard, known for films like 'Super Troopers' and 'Club Dread'.
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