The Game [DVD] [1997]

SET IN SAN FRANCISCO, THIS HAS A MAD TWIST THAT U WON'T SEE COMING.I CAN WATCH THIS FILM OVER & OVER, IT'S THAT BLOODY GOOD!!!!!!!

Excellent mystery thriller with plenty of twists

Very good movie

It goes without saying that David Fincher has unique visions when it comes to filmmaking, steering clear of any traditional styles. We saw this in "Se7en", "Fight Club", "Alien³", and even "Panic Room". Here, we have another interesting work from his cliché-free point of view.The movie is organized and shot impeccably; the plot is imaginative and complicated as well as entertaining, pulling you immediately in. Sometimes the story drags on and next move seems visible, but this is not a big deal. The acting of Douglas, Penn, Unger and and even minor roles is satisfying.Nicholas Van Orton, a workaholic investment banker, is such a hotshot that Michael Douglas was born to play: powerful, wealthy & brainy as well as cocky, mighty & haughty. Initially cool and reserved, then gradually less and less sure of himself, more and more perplexed when the things go awry. What a perfect character for Douglas as an actor...Overwhelmed by his father's suicide and his divorce, he built a psychological & emotional cocoon around himself. But his life began changing entirely when he became enmeshed in an outstandingly elaborate real-life game, given as a birthday present by his brother Conrad. The game, arranged by a sinister outfit called CRS, is a bizzare one: no defined rules & no specified beginning or end. The aim of the game is to give Van Orton what he's lacking in real life. Actually, he starts out DEAD but the game brings something in him to life. After multitudes of twists, turns and near-death experiences arranged by CRS agents and allies, the cocoon is shattered and he turns into what he was made to be: A HUMAN BEING.This is a film that will make you wish that you could play such a game in real life...

Ok

My Grandma and I were just browsing through the channels, with it being late there wasn't much on. I came across this film with Michael Douglas and being a fan of his films I just left it on the background because I didn't know anything about it, as a soon as it started I was utterly taken in. The Game has you guessing and wanting more from start to finish. Just when you think you've cracked it, something else happens that really throws you off. I really enjoyed the ending too, sure it was kind of like "Oh was that all it came down to" but you never see it coming, so that makes up for it. Was thrilled when I saw it on Amazon. Brilliant film.

This movie is epic.I watched it at a friends place, and we both had no clue what the movie was about.At first it went rather slow paced. Then it really started, and it got extremely interesting.It's a master piece of a thriller by David Fincher.At times it movie seems unbelievable, and you constantly shake your head saying "no, that can't be...Oh My God"...yea. Buy it. This DVD Versino has got English, German, French and Spanish audio and subtitles.you will love this film.

I love this film. I think it's a great example of good story telling. No need for over-the-top special effects, just good plan intrigue and mystery. My husband thought the story-line was a little ridiculous, but it doesn't have to have monsters with wings to be fantastical, all good stories should be a bit! As the main characters world gets thrown into disorder its easy to get swept along in the ride of disaster and deceit that seems to be pushing him further and further over the edge!