Movie

Press Start

2007 · 100 min

A goofy, affectionate romp through video game tropes, full of silly characters and low-budget charm that invites you to laugh along.

Overview: Average suburban youth Zack Nimbus is recruited by an ill-tempered ninja and a tough-as-nails space soldier to save the world from a tyrannical, but comically insecure, sorcerer.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, power, coming-of-age
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
power
coming-of-age
Places: suburbs
fantasy world
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none