Plot: Mats is a young boy who suffers from Duchenne, a disease where his muscles deteriorate a lot faster than normal humans. He lives his life in a wheelchair, but thanks to World of Warcraft he is able to build up an alternative life. One where people don't know about his disability. His family only discovers this after Mats' death.
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November 12, 2024
A documentary with some interesting points to make, especially the one about parents not taking a proper interest in what their kids are doing. Despite it being a rather heartwarming story (and it's surely presented as one), it's somewhat strange that a son anchored to a wheelchair in his room was able to lead an online life his parents were completely unaware of.
I quite liked the first half of the doc, the animated part that recounts much of Mats' online life wasn't quite as interesting. There is some mundane drama and in a world where disability doesn't matter Mats becomes just another flawed human being. It's not a terrible conclusion, the film just needs way too much time to make it.