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17 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleA 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.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittLight, lively, informative, fun.
- 75New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoCool graphics and music, combined with jittery camera work, keep the film's energy level high. Who knew Scrabble could be so exciting?
- 75New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardAmusing and slightly alarming documentary.
- 70Film ThreatPhil HallFilm ThreatPhil HallQuirky, entertaining documentary.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood ReporterLacks the urgency and significance of a great docu but still offers a diverting entertainment.
- 60TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxIf the idea of playing Scrabble conjures up dreary images of dull evenings with aged family relatives, you haven't met the subjects of Eric Chaikin and Julian Petrillo's irresistible documentary.
- 50VarietyJoe LeydonVarietyJoe LeydonThere's a pronounced lack of emotional pay-off that likely will derail any attempts to position Word Wars as an aud-friendly crowd-pleaser with breakout potential comparable to "Spellbound."
- 50Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimEven the fast-motion effects and flashy graphics can't make this a spectator sport.
- The film demands patience with grainy photography, garage-band power chords and eye-straining alphabetic jumbles. It's neither easy viewing nor easy living: the game has worn these men down to a childlike state, which makes them ultimately compelling.