The Game (Ltd Zavvi Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (Import)

Very well written and acted. I am not a big fan of Michael Douglas but he did a good job as did Sean Penn. Movie plot was excellent.

The film had loads of twists in it but it’s one of those movies that when you watch it the first time , that’s when it’s really at it’s best.

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...

I don't think there was a film like this before its release or since. Unique in every way and brilliantly made.

Michael Douglas and Sean Penn are both excellent in this unusual thriller from the director of Se7en. Lots of stylish cinematography in San Francisco and even some offbeat humour. Probably worth watching a couple of times.

Michael Douglas is absolutely brilliant in this great film. Very intense, scary at times but a brilliant story

I first saw this film on TV absolutely ages ago and fell in love with it instantly.The feeling of being manipulated as a viewer is excellent and maintained throughout. Just when you think you have the film licked, it drops yet another plot twist and you're back to square one.If you like thinking about a film, this is the one for you.

A fascinating and original film. It`s impossible to guess how it`s going to end. I`ve watched it several times now and enjoyed it each time.

Très bon suspense.

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Bello

À voir absolument.C'est un film de suspense comme j'en ai rarement vu. Parmi mes films préférés.

Todo muy bien, pero no tiene subtitulos ni doblaje al español, sólo inglés y francés.