Review of The Game (1997) by Will H — 06 Jul 2011
David Fincher's third film, The Game, is much like his other thrillers that populated his early career. It is filled with neo-noir elements, dark and stylish visuals, a strong, convoluted plot, and some electrifying performances.
And even if The Game is a little more formulaic than Fincher's other films, it nevertheless manages to be a fun ride. Michael Douglas was perfectly cast in the role of Nicholas Van Orton, the protagonist and subject of the eponymous Game.
He knows how to play all the right notes as Nicholas slowly develops as a person, and makes him emotional catharsis completely believable. He brings a little of Gordon Gekko mixed with some of his character from Fatal Attraction, and creates a man who slowly evolves from a cold business tycoon into a complete, fully realized human being.
Sean Penn steals a few scenes as his brother Conrad, and Deborah Kara Unger plays a notable role as Christine, but really, this is Douglas' and Fincher's film, and they make it exactly what it needs to be in order to succeed.
This review of The Game (1997) was written by Will H on 06 Jul 2011.
The Game has generally received very positive reviews.
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