
Reviews — Tetris
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
It’s an entertaining account of how "Tetris" transitioned from a simple game enjoyed in the Soviet Union to a globally successful handheld title generating substantial profits. The story revolves around “Stein” (played by Toby Jones), someone who recognized the potential and managed to bring it to a games exhibition, where it was then secured by the determined “Hank” (Taron Egerton), intent on profiting from this blo…
Nathan
Tetris, with Jon S. Baird at the helm, proves to be a diverting and energetic movie that finds a way to combine a realistic narrative with a breezy feel. The writing is excellent; it's tight and keeps viewers interested from beginning to end. Although there’s some older-fashioned “America versus Russia” messaging that felt a little behind the times, the storyline still held my attention. I did find the ending stretch…
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
Given the subject matter, one might anticipate that a film detailing the origins of a straightforward stacking block computer game would be unremarkable and dull; however, director Jon S. Baird and writer Noah Pink deliver “Tetris” with a polished Hollywood feel. The movie recounts the genuinely astonishing story of how one of the world’s most well-known video games made its way to players across the globe. It's a na…
Peter McGinn
It tells the tale of Tetris's journey from the Soviet Union to global recognition, though how much of it is true remains unclear since I haven’t looked into the real events behind it. There's apparently a documentary available with many of the individuals portrayed in this film, which could be worth checking out. Regardless, the movie moves quickly and holds your attention, so I can overlook minor inaccuracies. My…
Manuel São Bento
The movie "Tetris" presents an enjoyable and educational account of the history behind one of the most well-known video games. The film incorporates charming pixelated visuals and a suitable level of humor, along with the game’s recognizable soundtrack, which helps the two-hour runtime feel quick. While it doesn't showcase groundbreaking narrative techniques within its category, and won’t necessarily be a life-alteri…


