ChanFamous
I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.
AshUnow
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Brenda
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
SnoopyStyle
Video gaming has become a popular sport and VGHS is dedicated to teaching gaming. Brian D (Josh Blaylock) comes from a poor background. He gains public popularity by killing arrogant star The Law and is invited to VGHS. He makes friends with fellow new student Ki Swan (Ellary Porterfield) and roommate Ted Wong (Jimmy Wong). He falls for leading player Jenny Matrix (Johanna Braddy) who has a troubled relationship with her teacher/mother (Cynthia Watros).I found this on Netflix and with the high rating, I decided to take a shot. The first two seasons left me a little concerned. The limited budget makes the production lesser quality. It has a young teen TV show value. The game playing needs a little more imagination. The four lead actors could be better and quite frankly, Blaylock is not hot enough to be the hot nerd lead. It's silly but it's not silly enough to be fun. During the third season, the show decides to take risks with some high concept episodes. It unleashes the deadpan awkward gawkiness of Porterfield. The secondary pairing actually gains parity with the leads. It finally finds its voice but it ends right after. It's too bad that it could not get there earlier.
mbacon-95459
Loved seasons 1 and 2. They were very entertaining and there is nothing that I've found that quite resembles VGHS. Season 3 was horrible. The writers deviated from the formula too much and seemed to just give up. I would recommend making a 4th season if and only if it mimics the creative and fun construct of seasons 1 and 2.Ten lines of text in order to publish?Really?Seems strange.Maybe this will work.Guess we'll find out.
Eric Gordon
This web series is so amazing, it should be treated like a TV series. I am a huge fan of and am sad that it is coming to an end. Over the years (since 2012) the show has Season 1: This season was not like most web series, but still could never be a TV series. The episodes were extremely short, for example the first episode was only 10 minutes long. It was very unrealistic (you'll understand when you watch it). It was also not as professionally done, for example the composing and the cinematography. Now I don't want you to think that the first season was horrible, it was good; however, I tend to be a nitpicker. It was not as dramatic, it had a lot of action, and less character development.Season 2 - This season had more character development and drama. There was a good balance between drama and action. This season we witness and learn about the relationships between the characters.Season 3 - The best season yet, this is better than half of the shows on TV. A little bit of video games, but a lot of drama. Every episode has different stories to show what is happening with all of the characters, shown especially in episode 2. Every episode ends with a cliffhanger and you get so stressed about what's going to happen next. It's always interesting to see how the characters will react to something that happens during the episode, such as episode 4. Sometimes you will end up talking to the television (oops I forgot, computer screen) because of the way things go in the episode. All in all the best web series in the world!!
OX_Bigly
First let me say that I've seen a lot of reviews for this show online. Personally, I'm sure you can trust my review because I didn't work on the show.I watched the first episode on Netflix and OH CRAP does it suck. The concept has potential, but just the general feel of the show isn't anything I want to waste my time on.The show follows a gamer that (out of sheer luck) kills the top gamer in the world (or at least the USA) and gets accepted to the school as a result. The school is for game players and developers so they can be better at what they do.You have your clichéd high school tropes: The underdog/outsider who wants to fit in and prove himself. The girl he is interested in and wants to empress, but she wants nothing to do with him. The girl who likes him, but he is oblivious to her. The jerk-jock who is his rival, but they'll probably become friends later. Unlimited rice pudding! Etcetera! Etcetera!The writing is like you and your friends setting around giving the outline for an awesome TV show idea and then you film that without expanding on it.It was slow, boring, annoying and unfunny. The only positive I can give it is it looks good. Everything is shot professionally and the special effects are great, but it's like encrusting a turd with gold and diamonds.I can already hear some of you say "You can't judge an entire series on the first episode" well then tell me, what purpose does ANY pilot episode serve? It's supposed to make me want to watch the rest of the episodes. In that regard, it failed... MISERABLY.If I have to rate it... I give it minus 5 stars.
