Linkshoch Wonderful Movie

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

XoWizIama Excellent adaptation.

MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

Mauricio Silva Barrios The story is a nerdy fairy tale. The princess, the hero, the evil villain... they're all there. The movie follows in a childish, naive storytelling way, but it is very enjoyable. The actors are good, they fit well into their characters. This film is obviously full of references. You can have some good laughs, even if you're not into the RGP/cult horror/star trek/star wars universe.The special effects are simple but well done, and that serves also to display the differences between the "real world" and the "fantasy world" in which the characters oscillate. They find themselves facing real emotions, mixing their imaginary stories' adventures with actual events to help them on the way.I recommend it for those who want a light movie, to relax and have a good time.

mexomorph I saw this at FantasticFest 2008. Great LARP'er story, will appeal widely to nerds & geeks of all levels. The movie has the style and pacing of a comic book, even transitions done in panels, which don't feel gimmicky. Much like "Revenge of the Nerds" this film does the "hot model falls in love with a dork" plot, but without coming across as cheesy. Also reminded me of "Clerks" set in a comic store, in Sweden, but it could have been made in the US as far as the story goes (apparently RPG'ers share a common bond the world over). Clever effects and editing, great characters & actors, had me hooked on the first day of the festival. Another film I watched more than once, and holds up well with repeated viewings. Deserves a wide US release.. catch it if you can!

Björn Leifsson Not expecting much of anything when going to the cinema to watch the film Astropia, or Dorks & Damsels, I truly thought I was going to see some kind of a dorky female Schwarzenegger action hero. I was more than slightly overwhelmed by the imagination of the writers. How the world of reality is overtaken by the fantasy of role playing games works quite well. The film is low budget and stands no comparison to Hollywood action films, so don't expect any high-tech computerised scenes. But the love of the actors for this film is obvious, it shines through and that made me happy watching the film. The filmmakers do an excellent job and so do all the actors. Just go see it and have an enjoyable time.

Halldór Benediktsson This movie portrays a young woman that thinks she is living the good life but because her boyfriend is arrested for misdeeds she finds herself alone and miserable. She struggles to get her life together and finds a job in the most unlikely place, a nerd store. There she finds new friends and journeys along side them with the power of imagination and RPG.What is really brilliant about the story is that her "real life" was perhaps more of a fantasy then the RPG. Its an excellent mix of drama, comedy and adventure. Although the picture is graphic at times it still leaves a lot to your imagination which I really love.A movie for everyone and I think anyone can relate to it.