Word Wars
  • Release Date: Jun 11, 2004
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  • Summary: This documentary examines the obsessive world of competitive Scrabble.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: John McMurtrie
    100
    A thoroughly entertaining and hilarious look at a board game that's an occasional amusement for some -- and a serious obsession (or disturbing addiction) for others.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    Light, lively, informative, fun.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Compellingly watchable.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: James Greenberg
    60
    Lacks the urgency and significance of a great docu but still offers a diverting entertainment.

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