Oh Brother!

Rating: 1/10 (15 April 2002)

I don't make it a habit of commenting on films I entirely dislike. It's too easy to knock a film, especially since--unlike myself--most professional film critics haven't made very many films themselves. Fincher is good, but this is not his best. 'The Game' being played here is between two brothers, one who's already learned his lesson in life, and one who will soon likewise mend his ways. Morality tales have been far better than this. Without giving away too much, what would've happened if the Michael Douglas character had missed the air mattress? There aren't any sure-fire safety features you can back this one with, no matter how much you suspend your disbelief. The Game just went too far, for too long.