English subs (as well as Korean only version, i guess thats without any subs), you can download either one. from 580p(?) to 720p and 1080p at least available.

GhandiEAGLE

United States20754 Posts

September 09 2013 23:53 GMT

#349

I still can't believe that a good documentary trailer actually followed up with a timely documentary release. This is the most impressive thing to me so far about this movie xD

StephenVilas

11 Posts

September 09 2013 23:53 GMT

#350

On September 10 2013 08:52 blade55555 wrote:
Is it in english if you buy it? Would totally buy it if so :D

It's in Korean with English subtitles

blade55555

United States17423 Posts

September 10 2013 00:09 GMT

#351

On September 10 2013 08:53 Grettin wrote:

Show nested quote +

English subs (as well as Korean only version, i guess thats without any subs), you can download either one. from 580p(?) to 720p and 1080p at least available.

Thanks bought it :D

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

September 10 2013 00:10 GMT

#352

I'm 25 minutes in and so far It's covered an introduction of Jaedong(while still on Oz), an introduction of a semi-pro player who is trying to become a pro(less focus than on jaedong) and a few minutes segment with one of JD's female fans. They're just now starting to talk about the match fixing scandal and the Korean's reaction to it and how 3 teams closed down, Oz being one of them.

DinoToss

Poland507 Posts

September 10 2013 00:10 GMT

#353

Its ok but it's lacking something. I think going into 3 directions and not delivering final blow was one of it. I liked Alias:Slayer and National Geographic one way more TBH.

Maybe Jaedong is simply not my most favorite progamer but it seems there is not much thought nor emotion (there are bits yes, but most are minimalistic, some feel like they lack thought behind it) behind the scenes. And then there are a lot of random totally boring scenes, showacasing more the Korean culture rather than gaming one.

If you know already about Esports, given you are here on TL, you won't get any revelation from watching this movie, if you simply want to spend some nice time yes, its ok.

Grettin

42400 Posts

September 10 2013 00:45 GMT

#354

On September 10 2013 09:10 Dodgin wrote:
I'm 25 minutes in and so far It's covered an introduction of Jaedong(while still on Oz), an introduction of a semi-pro player who is trying to become a pro(less focus than on jaedong) and a few minutes segment with one of JD's female fans. They're just now starting to talk about the match fixing scandal and the Korean's reaction to it and how 3 teams closed down, Oz being one of them.

To add, they are following "Park Yo Han" and also (Z)

Mekia after getting drafted to Woonjing.

Neat look into the amateur scene, struggle with school and gaming, Jaedong's family, life and fan(s). Struggle to find a sponsor for Team 8, Blizzcon 2011, end of Broodwar as well as transition to Starcraft II.

Overall i felt like it was worth the amount i paid. Well made, bit too fast paced for me, but for a 85min doc i guess that happens easily.

e. Dodgin, thats true! Fixed

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

September 10 2013 01:18 GMT

#355

It's actually Blizzcon 2011, they didn't have one last year. The way they placed the Blizzcon stuff in the overall story timeline makes it feel like it would have been 2012 though, they show it after T8 loses in the last BW PL in spring 2012 and is out of the playoff race. Then after the Blizzcon stuff they show the transition to Starcraft 2.

Ponchmeister

United States73 Posts

September 10 2013 01:23 GMT

#356

bought it, waiting to watch it on my TV. Almost regretted it cause the download will probably be up later but gotta support the scene right?

Zenbrez

Canada5973 Posts

September 10 2013 01:33 GMT

#357

Awe, poor student can't afford it

Mitchlew

Australia428 Posts

September 10 2013 01:48 GMT

#358

On September 10 2013 10:33 Zenbrez wrote:
Awe, poor student can't afford it

It is DRM free, means people can torrent it. Just give it a few days.

blade55555

United States17423 Posts

September 10 2013 02:26 GMT

#359

Awesome Documentary, really shows good insight.

Tbh I have so much more respect for progamers after playing sc2 this year then I ever did before.

N.geNuity

United States5112 Posts

September 10 2013 02:27 GMT

#360

7.99 USD wasnt too costly for a movie (that's from the discount posted; I mean that's cheaper than just going to the theatres)

My review of it is that overall it was decent, it's mainly jaedong focused and park yo han focused. Mekia wasn't all that followed, but the movie kind of ended with his dialogue--that felt a little strange pacing wise.

I watched it with people who are not familiar with starcraft, they liked it reasonabley enough.

All of us agree, it lacked a little bit of a story. It could have highlighted difficulty of amateur life more (eg the [NAME] house or things like that), could have highlighted B teamer life more, or just focused more on jaedong overall and how popular he really was/is and highlight how talented he really is. Just kind of shows some fan girls here and there.

But most teamliquidians know these things and so it's still enjoyable, although could have used a little more gameplay.

edit: have to say no gogo in the movie (their facebook page had a pic of gogo as background for a while, made me think it would go more in depth about the match fixing scandal). The match fixing scandal was covered in the film but not extensively, and looked visually weird trying to place news clips on billboards/public square screens.