Family Movie Night: “Game of Your Life” Airs Friday December 2

ABOUT:

When industrious high school gamer Zach Taylor lands a prized scholarship to the prestigious Digital Institute of Game Design (DIGD), his future breaks wide open. The opportunity to study under gaming legend Marcus Bentton and alongside the country’s most creative minds will certainly propel him into a successful career as a video game designer. That is, if he can pass the infamous freshman project that eliminates more than half of the class within the first three months.

Paired with brilliant yet socially awkward teammates Phillip and Donald, the trio persuades Sara Ramirez – a determined and striking team leader with whom Zach has a history (and possibly a future) – to join their team. Working off-campus in the teched-out Lincoln Alley loft, the four set out to involve the entire campus in a quirky new social interactive game. But as the group becomes entrenched in the project, Zach learns that his father Billy, a widower, is facing growing financial woes at home. To help out, Zach accepts an opportunity to work directly with Marcus Bentton on a secretive side project that seems too good to be true. The effort requires nearly all of Zach’s time and energy, which he should be devoting to the project. Struggling to keep it together, Zach is torn between his responsibility to his team, his admiration for Bentton and a chance to help his father.

Everything comes to a breaking point when Zach’s team threatens to remove him from the group and the deceptive truth behind Bentton’s project comes to light. With the guidance of Professor Abbie Lambert, Zach must make a decision that not only affects his future, but the lives and livelihoods of the people around him as well. It’s a revealing story that recognizes the magnitude behind the choices we make and the importance loyalty plays in making good decisions.

MY THOUGHTS:

“Game of Your Life” is another great movie being released through Wal-Mart’s Family Movie Night series.  It is a movie about a boy video gamer who gets accepted to a prestigious school to design video games!  He teams up with two guys and a girl for their freshman project, which will eliminate half of the students, so yes there is a little pressure!  The guys on his team are funny and quirky (one being Freddie from iCarly) and the girl is headstrong and a good friend.  There is nothing at all really inappropriate with this movie, its wholesome and great for both kids and adults.

The movie features decision-making, family, friendship, teamwork, knowing your limits, and forgiveness.  The kids develop a game where the user has to make a choice over two things to create a desired outcome. They end up incorporating fellow teachers/students in the game and the ending is perfect.  The main character, Zach Taylor, over extends himself by trying to help his dad and his teammates.  I’d say though the main feature though is how one person’s decisions ultimately affects others.  The movie features some great lessons and I am actually looking forward to watching it again!

You can also check out the Official Family Movie Night website and Facebook Page.

WATCH IT: Check out “Game of Your Life” on Friday, December 2 on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

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