Pinball: Beyond The Bumpers – Movie Review
First Reaction – Pinball: Beyond The Bumpers is an interesting journey into how the machines became a sensation.
Director: Mark Helms
Plot: Pinball is a phenomenon loved all over the world, growing in popularity in the 21st century. Follow the “silver ball” from its origin in the 1600’s to the major resurgence today with never-before-seen footage of rare games, rock stars, celebrities, past and present gaming legends, and more! Pull the plunger and learn everything you didn’t know about one of the world’s most popular games!
Runtime: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Pinball: Beyond The Bumpers
Recap
The documentary follows the history of pinball machines. It follows the first creation and the evolution to what we know now. The different creations throughout the centuries and the boom through the 1900s.
Best Parts
A dive into the history of pinball is fascinating seeing the rise, fall and resurgence of the popular game. It shows the history of the game and the difference evolutions it went through over the decades. We see the importance for the fans, the people who kept things alive and become the important part of the history. If you ever want to learn more about an arcade game, this is everything you would need to learn.
Worst Parts
There is a time when they were banned, it might have been interesting to learn more about the motivation behind it, and the ripple effects. Rather than just a quick chapter on the subject.
Where to Watch
Pinball: Beyond The Bumpers (10/20/26 New VOD Release)
Final Thoughts –Pinball: Beyond The Bumpers is a fascinating journey into the history of the machines.
