I can not understand why people hate Michael Douglas so much, for me he always delivers - is because the characters he portrays are almost unlikable, but doesn't that mean he is captivating in his roles. Anyway, a solid film, aside from some major plot holes - the game turns out to be quite stupid and meaningless, a very expensive bullshit so to say, at the exact moment it ends. Very much conventional in terms of cinematography, but seems deliberate even though I can't understand why.

Implausible plot with occurrences that are physically impossible to achieve. Not good.

It is a major success in creating suspense and excitement.

It was ok, not fantastic

Interesting concept and the cast is "alright" but the setups and contrivances are way too over the top to allow suspension of disbelief. Fincher gives you just enough mystery and thrills to work off of but kind of lets you down in the end. What makes this still a decent film is Fincher's setup of the plot and atmosphere which makes you excited even if the outcome is totally hokey.

Pretty mysterious, but not particularly unique. Also, the score has not aged well, and the seemingly random piano cascades get very annoying. However, there is certainly a sense of spontaneity to this film. The ending is a little predictable.

Kind of elaborate and gimmicky, but I bought the premise and was moved by the film.

A good thriller with an amazing ending. The less you know before watching this movie the better.

Cool, exciting, tense, mysterious, disturbing movie about a rich businessman finding himself in a game that goes way beyond his fun-limit. It takes quite a few unrealistic turns, but surprising they certainly are! Great entertainment.

Very Interesting. A very good plot and idea. But it just gets boring at some parts.

It's all a game or it isn't. It's fantastical or forgettable. Fincher keeps you guessing till the end, but sadly, there's not much to revisit.

Intense, thrilling, with great mindbenders along the way, and even though I'm not a big fan of Michael Douglas, he delivers a great performance throughout the movie.

I thought that this movie was great, despite some shortcomings, especially the ending and other gaping holes in the plot. Nice and fast paced, with enough plot changes to keep my attention. There was a characteristic atmosphere, very distinguishable in the first half, that was dark, claustrophobic and gritty. Douglas was excellent, he was really intense and made Nick's role come to life.