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The Game
1997
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 9m
Wealthy financier Nicholas Van Orton gets a strange birthday present from wayward brother Conrad: a live-action game that consumes his life.
The Game
1997
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 9m
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Rated 08 Sep 2009
6
55th
Worst birthday present ever.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
Rated 16 Apr 2011
90
97th
Like most of Fincher's output this is a stylish, moody and unique experience. The plot is less than amazing but the premise is awesome, the mystery fuelling our curiosity throughout. There are two obvious drawbacks: the lack of rewatchability and the somewhat underwhelming ending. The first-time watch is a great one, though.
Rated 16 Apr 2011
Rated 14 Oct 2010
40
26th
Preposterously over-the-top morality fable. Douglas did well, the twists and turns hold interest for a while, there are some amusing lines, but in addition to the fundamental absurdity of the whole thing, it is stretched out far too long, to the point that the viewer ceases to care which of the possible alternatives will turn out to be the filmmakers' preferred choice of denouement. The conclusion on which they settled is possibly the least interesting they could have chosen, and the most trite.
Rated 14 Oct 2010
Rated 10 Jul 2013
61
43rd
A skillfully manipulative piece of hokum that fails to be something greater only because it ends up letting its yuppie protagonist off the hook at the end. He starts as a self satisfied jerk who thinks everything is about him and...discovers that everybody he knows is in on a huge conspiracy contrived for the sake of his spiritual growth as a person. So apparently he really IS the center of the universe after all. Wow, what a journey.
Rated 10 Jul 2013
Rated 22 Sep 2018
75
69th
A non stop keeps you on the edge of your seat film A lot of head game's mistrust and what's reality and what's fiction Very good movie except for that lame ending
Rated 22 Sep 2018
Rated 12 Dec 2006
91
95th
Absolutely wonderful, yet all the lukewarm reviews are right, this film takes the concept of suspension of disbelief and stretches it way, way, way beyond its breaking point. It wasn't a problem to me though, because it goes so far out there that it no longer becomes something to believe, it's a fever dream to be experienced. And that experience is a wonderfully created and directed maze.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
Rated 22 Dec 2012
6
35th
Survives on technique and intrigue alone but is sorely defeated by a plot stretched so far beyond the borders of plausibility, it'll make your head spin faster than a DNA tube in a laboratory centrifuge. If someone pulled that shit on me, I'd punch that person right in the face.
Rated 22 Dec 2012
Rated 25 Jan 2012
79
75th
The one aspect of this movie that always gets overlooked is that Sean Penn makes an excellent brother to Michael Douglass. You think Tom Hanks could play his brother?
Rated 25 Jan 2012
Rated 07 Jun 2021
74
68th
A great performance from Douglas (he generally doesn't play likeable characters, but he always makes them compelling) and some very fine filmmaking elevate the interesting premise, and probably help overcome the increasing implausibility of events. It is plenty of fun, though.
Rated 07 Jun 2021
Rated 27 Mar 2012
74
47th
I wanted to love this; the premise and setup are really quite good. Though the suspense is maintained throughout, there's really little to no coherence in the various "events" of the game, and although you're left guessing who is real and who isn't, the "Game" itself never really coalesces into much of anything, leaving the later twists a little shallow. The ending jumps the shark in believability, and really throws off my whole perception of the film.
Rated 27 Mar 2012
Rated 14 Mar 2012
27
24th
A really well done movie with a really interesting story but it falls flat on it's ass during the last few scenes. Possibly one of the worst endings I've ever seen. Had it not been for the ending I could see me rating this a 75 or 80.
Rated 14 Mar 2012
Rated 10 Dec 2008
50
4th
May be the most implausible film ever. The premise, that somehow this game's designers can take into account every possible variable Douglas might come up with pushes way past ludicrous into ....a new word needs to be invented. If you don't mind thrillers based on levels of coincidence so far fetched that they make a pulpy sci-fi flick look like a documentary, this is the film for you. It somehow becomes even more ridiculous when it's revealed that Penn knew Douglas would take this well.
Rated 10 Dec 2008
Rated 12 Jul 2007
90
95th
I wish i could see this movie over-and-over again not knowing the plot. Till the last minute this movie keeps you guessing who's real and who's not.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
Rated 02 Nov 2013
90
97th
The Game is a fantastic thriller. It will make you think, it will keep you on your toes, and it is involving for the entirety of its running time. You want to go back and watch it again, right after it finishes, just to look for clues and to see if it holds up. The twists and turns keep things unpredictable, and the whole experience is very worthwhile. It is anchored by a great performance by Michael Douglas, and it is absolutely worth seeing at least twice.
Rated 02 Nov 2013
Rated 29 Jun 2013
60
66th
Wonderfully twisted entertainment for the audience, but it's a pretty sick gift to give inside the movie universe, and the logic doesn't quite work out.
Rated 29 Jun 2013
Rated 12 Nov 2012
85
89th
this film held me completely. i had been awake for 30+ hours when i watched it and i am aware it allowed me to get 'drawn' into it and able to suspend my disbelief far more than i would normally, but fincher seemed totally in control of the medium throughout this meta-cinematic journey. im genuinely surprised by all the middling reviews.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
Rated 29 Aug 2012
35
23rd
"The Game" is an appropriate title for this movie as I felt completely trolled at the end. Two hours of Michael Douglas running around while looking like he just lost his virginity doesn't make for a very thrilling thriller, and everyone else was a bore; even Sean Penn went unnoticed in his 3 minute cameo. At best, I list this as unremarkably mediocre.
Rated 29 Aug 2012
Rated 19 Jul 2012
80
46th
A paranoid Christmas Carol, but it often strains at credibility, especially in the big twist ending, which makes it difficult to continue suspending disbelief.
Rated 19 Jul 2012
Rated 20 Sep 2010
71
84th
Some slow moments and twists that don't come off quite right still don't stop it from being a decent thriller.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
Rated 21 Mar 2009
80
78th
Even better than I remembered. No one does a tired businessman better than Michael Douglas, and Fincher's style is coherent and cool.
Rated 21 Mar 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
58th
An idea movie where the idea is interesting enough to keep you watching and wondering. Wondering why Sean received top billing for such a small role, why the editor didn't tighten it up a bit, say 20 minutes or more and why i'm liking it anyway.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
Atmospheric suspense/thiller that will have you guessing until the very end. Fincher's most overlooked masterpiece.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 19 Sep 2024
38
33rd
Absolutely nothing about this movie makes sense if taken at face value and if you're treating this as a psychological thriller then the actual psychology is so unbelievably daft to the point of being insulting, especially the conceit that the ending leaves off on. The movie doesn't delve into the consequences of its major twist and somehow it wants us to not only make insane levels of suspension of disbelief but also accept the conclusion as happy despite the thematic absurdity of that.
Rated 19 Sep 2024
Rated 30 Apr 2019
2
17th
safe to assume that the omniscient could-be sociopathic overseers represent fincher in all his cold, manipulative perfectionism, while i suppose we're the suckers playing? unfortunately, this scrooge figure and his game relate so tenuously to actual human psychology/behaviour, and to one another for that matter, that any attempt to humanise them is beyond laughable. if the inevitable 'twist' confirms anything, it's that fincher should stick to abusing his characters and audience.
Rated 30 Apr 2019
Rated 13 Nov 2017
82
56th
BACK-FILLING WHOLE LOT OF FILMS NOT SEEN FOR A LONG, LONG TIME -> Recall/Scores may be 20-30% off. Not at all offended, grateful actually, if anyone wants 2 drop me a cordial msg if think memory dulled a gem or gave a rosy tint to a clunker. IE. Tell me WHY I am wrong & what U think I should've scored. Love film chat/debate
Rated 13 Nov 2017
Rated 04 Nov 2017
90
65th
Whaaaaat, David Fincher made this? makes sense. Really good suspense film here. I didn't know what to expect, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Michael Douglas is great, as always, as the paranoid protagonist. Give it a chance.
Rated 04 Nov 2017
Rated 01 Oct 2017
84
73rd
It's amazing, but the type of movie that loses half of its magic the moment it ends.
Rated 01 Oct 2017
Rated 01 Aug 2015
73
83rd
It's well paced with an attractive style and atmosphere supplemented by great actors. The story is very appealing to begin with and the mystery of the game is truly intriguing, unfortunately it all builds to a slightly unsatisfying ending.
Rated 01 Aug 2015
Rated 30 Jul 2015
81
92nd
Michael Douglas is great as is the twisty and suspenseful story-telling. It may seem unrealistic and staged too risky, but the ending clearly saves it. It's pretty clever if you think about what the purpose of the game really was.
Rated 30 Jul 2015
Rated 25 Nov 2014
81
53rd
It's probably a little messier and ramshackle than much of Fincher's work, but I still found a whole lot to enjoy here. The core of the film really appeals to me, and the intrigue and mystery surrounding it works well, layer upon layer of confusion building and building. Some fantastic setpieces - the clown, "White Rabbit" - stick in the memory, and I was satisifed by the conclusion, which isn't always easy with this kind of film.
Rated 25 Nov 2014
Rated 14 Sep 2014
75
30th
A very jokey exercise in how many twists one movie can bear.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
Rated 27 Apr 2014
86
91st
This is a great thriller with an excellent script. David Fincher does a great job directing by bringing the script to life and getting great performances by the cast. Michael Douglas is great in the lead role and the rest of the cast is also good. I highly recommend this thriller.
Rated 27 Apr 2014
Rated 02 Apr 2013
70
31st
I have very mixed feelings about this film. Fincher's directing is definitely the standout. Douglas, Penn, and the rest of the cast give good performances. The premise is also very interesting. However the screenplay itself was neither realistic enough nor fantastical enough to be believable. The fact that Douglas's character wasn't angry after the events that just transpired was the most unbelievable of all. Also the music was annoyingly repetitive.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
Rated 20 Sep 2012
100
99th
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Rated 20 Sep 2012
Rated 10 Sep 2012
75
60th
Quite a fun movie. Yes, it's all very implausible and the ending was one of the worst I've seen in awhile, but the journey was enjoyable and that's all I was looking for here. Having the movie downplayed by the hate spewed by internet trolls and friends benefited my experience. Suspend your disbelief (which is quite easy) and the ride can be a hoot.
Rated 10 Sep 2012
Rated 03 Jul 2012
85
72nd
Very enjoyable once through. Too dependent on the twists in the narrative to recommend multiple viewings.
Rated 03 Jul 2012
Rated 14 Aug 2011
94
90th
Near flawless puzzle of a film, that builds an original, elaborate dream-like world (Alice In Wonderland anyone?) which unfortunately somewhat falls apart at the end (though it's difficult to discern how such a film could be satisfactorily wound up.) Douglas is superb, and in his element; excellent casting in all supporting roles create a vivid array of eccentric, slightly strange characters which makes the film all the more unsettling. Definitely an underrated entry in the Fincher canon.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
Rated 24 Mar 2011
80
68th
This was unknown to me until one of my friends started watching a bunch of Michael Douglas movies. I have to say that I thought this was a great thriller.
Rated 24 Mar 2011
Rated 20 Jan 2011
100
94th
Brilliant. Had my jaw hanging open for the entire finale from the zoo onwards. Fantastically put together and absolutely worth seeing.
Rated 20 Jan 2011
Rated 15 Dec 2010
1
5th
I never thought that I would hate - legitimately, full-speed-ahead HATE - a David Fincher movie, but here we are. Look, I love Fincher. Fight Club, Se7en, Zodiac, Social Network, all fantastic works. But The Game is not a fucking STORY; it's just a bunch of disconnected, nonsensical STUFF that happens. You could drive a whole fleet of battleships through the plot holes.
Rated 15 Dec 2010
Rated 14 Dec 2010
40
54th
Probably my least favourite of Fincher's. It's quite a ride and I like how Michael Douglas share's the audience's feeling of "what's going to happen next?" but all in all it just felt a bit unsatisfying.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
Rated 28 May 2010
80
69th
Incredibly tense and suspenseful the whole way through until the disappointing ending that just doesn't seem to do the rest of the film justice.
Rated 28 May 2010
Rated 23 May 2010
54
9th
Write up any implausible plot you want and wrap it all up with "haha it was all THE GAME". This whole thing is so obvious, but they draw it out so far that you start to question the obvious conclusion because "there's no way they'd put all that effort in". Well they did, and while they seem to want me to feel surprised I just feel like I wasted my time.
Rated 23 May 2010
Rated 12 Oct 2009
65
58th
A stylish and intriguing thriller, although the premise (as well as the ending) is a bit hard to swallow.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 19 Aug 2009
88
81st
I hate Michael Douglas AND Sean Penn but I still managed to put that aside and love this movie. Alot of fun.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
Rated 24 May 2009
82
80th
Fincher takes a low brow concept and executes it with stunning mastery. I wouldn't spend much time piecing through the story as I'm sure there are plot holes galore, but the tone is so my jam. The atmospheric score and stark photography make for a classic thriller.
Rated 24 May 2009
Rated 20 May 2009
0
12th
Thoroughly dishonest thriller. The particular service offered is spelled out cryptically as "a profound life experience" and "an experiential Book-of-the-Month Club," or, in short, "a game," the object of which is to figure out the object. In the course of it, the hero is plunged into a sequence of annoying, unsettling, upsetting, hair-raising, life-threatening, sanity-testing events which we watch with rapidly evaporating hopes of a satisfactory explanation.
Rated 20 May 2009
Rated 04 Apr 2009
65
61st
Sometimes white corporate America just needs a 'true' (cinematic) life experience -- or a shot of adrenaline. Not as playful as I remember, but pretty fun in its high-concept paranoid thriller so typical of the late 90s -- not as good as Enemy of the State or Matrix: as the "old money" world is about to fully enter the digital era, we fear surveillance and end up creating complex layers to feel safer and kind of fight time and space -- all we find is more subtle prisons. Yeah, real life sucks.
Rated 04 Apr 2009
Rated 02 Apr 2009
4
37th
Every time the story moves forward there is a plot hole to be found. The story doesn't stop moving however, making it exponentially more implausible by the minute but at the same time keeping things interesting.
Rated 02 Apr 2009
Rated 18 Feb 2009
90
78th
Clever and fast paced. I enjoyed it all the way to the excellent ending. I have recommended this movie to at least a dozen people...
Rated 18 Feb 2009
Rated 15 Dec 2008
50
38th
Woah what a plot twist!.....Woah what a plot twist!.....Woah what a plot twist!..etc. etc., rinse, lather, repeat. The art direction and Sean Penn are the only outstanding things about this. Retarded script, good atmosphere. Average.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
Rated 23 Nov 2008
76
73rd
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.
Rated 23 Nov 2008
Rated 09 Nov 2008
85
88th
This is a really good movie, different then other thrillers with a good ending.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
Rated 03 Oct 2008
85
80th
Builds on a cool idea...what if it happened to you?
Rated 03 Oct 2008
Rated 02 Jun 2008
55
24th
It's been a while since I saw this, but I remember thinking it was pretty lame and rolling my eyes really hard at the end.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
Rated 06 Apr 2008
85
88th
An incredible suspense with a very intelligent script. A movie that holds your attention from start to finish, a great performance from Michael Douglas, clearly shows that the tragedy lived by his character that came in a very intriguing game.
Rated 06 Apr 2008
Rated 28 Mar 2008
8
84th
Second viewing: Impressively structured, well-acted and great premise undone by a disappointingly clean ending that runs completely contrary to the messy nature of "the game".
Rated 28 Mar 2008
Rated 29 Dec 2007
20
6th
This movie is trying so hard to be smart that its sad.
Rated 29 Dec 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
85th
Keeps you guessing the whole time. Good mix of action and drama.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
79th
Great idea! Sometimes I've got feeling I'm in "the game" ...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
90th
I know the plot and story are illogical, but this is a fun, tight, suspenseful movie that provides excellent acting from Douglas and Penn, vionary direction, and a great concept. Deborah Unger is a weak spot, however.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 04 Jun 2007
50
55th
Painfully bends reality with its far-fetched story, but is still watchable for its decent performances and competent directing.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
Rated 25 Mar 2007
86
89th
An extremely suspenseful thriller from David Fincher, and one of his best and most underrated. Michael Douglas is absolutely terrific here, and the best part about it- you have no idea where this movie is heading.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
Rated 12 Jun 2024
80
72nd
Sometimes gaslighting is good actually.
Rated 12 Jun 2024
Rated 24 May 2024
90
0th
Una experiencia ver esta película, con grandes actuaciones, giros de tuerca y un mensaje final que no pasa de moda, envejeció muy bien esta joyita del cine.
Rated 24 May 2024
Rated 04 Mar 2024
65
27th
Pretty good movie. Ending didn't really land well. Would've preferred something more interesting.
Rated 04 Mar 2024
Rated 14 Dec 2023
72
68th
A little bit far stretched from time to time but nice to watch
Rated 14 Dec 2023
Rated 06 Nov 2023
70
57th
a movie that gets me this hooked and confused can't be anything less than very cool.. also cool, succession
Rated 06 Nov 2023
Rated 13 Aug 2023
82
72nd
audiovisual 86 acting 84 overall feeling 77 avg 82
Rated 13 Aug 2023
Rated 24 Jun 2023
87
95th
One of my favourite 90s movies. Great intrigue, excitement and a wonderful score to boot. Penn is fantastic as Douglas' brother and of course MD was excellent in the role of Nicholas Van Orton. There is a ton of suspend your disbelief, but if you can muster that it's a wonderful ride and it holds up well. 8.7
Rated 24 Jun 2023
Rated 28 Dec 2022
80
31st
Great premise, hokey action movie shootout chase execution (when no action was really needed)
Rated 28 Dec 2022
Rated 17 Nov 2022
93
91st
Wenn der Spieler die Grenzen des Spieles nicht mehr sieht, wird aus Spaß leicht Ernst. Nach der ersten Viertelstunde steigt der Spannungsbogen stark an. Die Verabredung mit Christine alias Claire in der Schlussszene scheint darauf hinzuweisen, dass das Spiel vielleicht doch noch nicht zu Ende ist, wie auch Nicholas Bruder als mitwirkender Schauspieler angedeutet hat.
Rated 17 Nov 2022
Rated 05 Sep 2022
80
75th
The ending is so batshit insane that it made me reconsider everything that came before it. It's ridiculous and I love it. Michael Douglas plays the yuppie so well. Okay, now back to the ending. Without spoilers, imagine this actually happening. Like, just imagine. So good.
Rated 05 Sep 2022
Rated 08 Jun 2022
70
54th
The Game should have been released on April 1st. One of the few films worth pranking friends with. Solid troll material. Potential bonus: existential crisis.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
Rated 07 Apr 2022
80
74th
Yes, the premise is completely bonkers, but it's a lot of fun.
Rated 07 Apr 2022
Rated 01 Mar 2022
79
73rd
Belki muhteşem bir senaryosu olmasa da oldukça merak uyandıran, gerçek mi oyun mu diye sürekli ikilemde bırakabilecek ve fikrinizi aynı dakikada değiştirebilecek sürükleyici bir film.
Rated 01 Mar 2022
Rated 02 Dec 2021
81
62nd
Douglas really nails the character. He takes you on the wild ride that this movie is. So many twists and turns and you never know what to believe. Fincher, you genius.
Rated 02 Dec 2021
Rated 16 Nov 2021
73
54th
I sense quite a bit of meddling--particularly from its star--but even as a compromise, it's still more interesting than most mainstream thrillers of its era. And people actually do pay good money now for a staged kidnapping experience, so there's that.
Rated 16 Nov 2021
Rated 25 Jul 2021
60
25th
Rejected+waitressinvolvedforabit+thoughtguyhefiredframedpics+brothinksheinonit/fuckinghim+shegothispasswords/druggedhim+realguntheydidntknowabout-doesntbelievebdayparty-shootsbro-jumpsoffbuildingcrashhisgala-padding-brofineetc
Rated 25 Jul 2021
Rated 23 Jul 2021
77
43rd
It should be more fun than it is based on the premise and I should have to suspend my disbelief less.
Rated 23 Jul 2021
Rated 13 Jul 2021
80
70th
13.07.2021 Kartal
Rated 13 Jul 2021
Rated 14 Jun 2021
78
54th
Even though Fincher's touch is not that recognizable here, the movie is cool
Rated 14 Jun 2021
Rated 23 May 2021
67
41st
Ending was unexpected. Other than that couldn't really get into the story.
Rated 23 May 2021
Rated 16 Apr 2021
30
35th
The ending is dumb but also pretty funny, that t-shirt part is gold.
Rated 16 Apr 2021
Rated 13 Mar 2021
30
10th
stupid things white americans do for fun
Rated 13 Mar 2021
Rated 26 Jan 2021
64
34th
Used to love this as a kid. It's obviously pretty hard to watch a second time. I'm not usually one for the details but it's all just a bit too preposterous. Still pretty fun though I guess.
Rated 26 Jan 2021
Rated 24 Jan 2021
74
53rd
Opinión personal: 7.5 Actores: 7 Planos: 7 Guión: 8 BSO: 7 FX: Director=7,5 Fotografía=7 =7.5 Total: 76
Rated 24 Jan 2021
Rated 07 Dec 2020
75
50th
This is a game. Ohh wait... No, this isn't a ga... Wait for it...
Rated 07 Dec 2020
Rated 28 Oct 2020
1
8th
Rated 16 Apr 2020
77
69th
It's all about the game and how you play it.
Rated 16 Apr 2020
Rated 10 Apr 2020
81
78th
81.3
Rated 10 Apr 2020
Rated 19 Mar 2020
75
26th
Viewed March 17, 2020.
Rated 19 Mar 2020
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