Game Review - from Average Man Critic

Rating: Null/10 (14 August 1999)

Story -1. One of the richest men in America receives a certificate for a personalized gaming service. But as the game begins to get more dangerous, we have to wonder whos playing who. Excellent.
Characters -1. Nicolas Van Orton is the main character who goes through a series of changes as the movie progresses. In the beginning he is a ruthless and cut throat, easily disliked by the audience as just another rich snob with no morals. Then as the Game unfolds he no longer is "untouchable", he is a hunted and scared man, sleeping at bus stops and begging for money. At this point we feels sorry for him and see that he is a human being. And by the end... well you have to see it to find out.
Acting -1. Douglas gives the best performance of his career since Wall St.
Cinematography -1. The dark look of the film was excellent and symbolic of Douglas's trip into the unknown. When we are alone in the dark we feel vulnerable and we don't know what is ahead of us.
Beginning -1. I like the 8mm video of Van Orton's life when he was a child. It set the tone for the movie.
End -1. UNBELIEVABLE! What a mind trip! I loved it!
Mystery/Thriller -1. It fit its genre perfectly. It will have you guessing and at the edge of your seat the entire way through.
Attention Holding -1. Absolutely. From the time movie begins you don't want to move or even blink.
Memorable -1. NOBODY can forget the game. Especially the end.
Could Watch Again -1. I own it on DVD and I watch it again and again even though the end does not have the same impact.
Game = 10. I LOVE this movie. Any person who likes to be taken on an adventure should see this film, you won't be disappointed. I can't wait for the Criterion Edition on DVD.