Tournament of Champions: Escape Room Edition – The Sequel You Didn’t Know You Needed
Picture this: six people, trapped in a series of escape rooms that they didn’t sign up for, all with a shared past that’s as thrilling as a soggy sandwich. Welcome to Tournament of Champions, where the real champions are the ones who can keep a straight face while deciphering the plot twists that even a Rubik’s Cube would find convoluted.
Our cast includes a group of escape room veterans who, for some reason, keep getting roped into these life-or-death puzzles like moths to a flame. Spoiler alert: they all have a history with the games, which is as surprising as finding out your favorite pizza place is actually a front for an underground cat circus.
As the film unfolds, we find our heroes—let’s call them the “Escape Artists”—navigating rooms that are less about clever puzzles and more about who can scream the loudest. The first room? A delightful homage to a dentist’s office, complete with oversized dental tools and a soundtrack that sounds like a toothache waiting to happen. If you thought getting a root canal was bad, wait until you see the plot twists.
Each room is a throwback to their previous encounters, but instead of nostalgia, it’s more like a bad hangover from a party you don’t remember. The group’s backstories unfold like a cheap origami crane—awkwardly and with a lot of effort, only to end up looking like a mess. The film’s writers clearly took the “more is more” approach, shoving in convoluted connections that make you question if you’re watching a sequel or a poorly constructed prequel.
As they solve puzzles that require more luck than skill, we get to know our characters a little better. There’s the brooding hero with a tragic backstory (cue the sad violin), the comic relief who’s just there to make bad puns, and of course, the one character who seems to have watched too many survival shows. Spoiler: they all have secrets. Shocking, right?
Just when you think they might escape, the movie throws in a twist that’s twistier than a pretzel at a carnival. Turns out, the mastermind behind the games is someone they all know. Yes, it’s the classic “it was you all along” moment that would make even Scooby-Doo roll his eyes. Our heroes are forced to confront their past choices, which is about as fun as a family reunion where everyone brings their emotional baggage.
In the end, they manage to escape—because let’s be real, if they didn’t, it would be a very short film. But not without some dramatic sacrifices and revelations that leave you wondering if anyone is truly a champion or just really good at making bad decisions. The final room? A metaphorical reflection on life choices that hits harder than a surprise bill in the mail.
So, if you’re in the mood for a film that combines suspense, drama, and enough plot holes to fill an Olympic swimming pool, Tournament of Champions is your ticket. Just remember, when life gives you escape rooms, make sure you bring a good sense of humor and perhaps a therapist for after the credits roll.