An excellent mystery-psycho-thriller

Rating: 9/10 (5 June 2001)

The Game is a must-see for everyone who enjoys intelligent plots, twisted turns and surprise-endings. Michael Douglas is Nicholas van Orton, a cold blooded investment banker, rich but not happy. The opening credits hint at a traumatic childhood experience. He witnesses a suicide on his birthday party. A possible explanation for his distaste of birthday celebrations, including his own. A mysterious birthday present from his younger brother changes everything. CRS (Customer Recreation Services) offers him a very special kind of holiday for which he doesn't even have to travel. After having filled a psychological questionary, his live begins to change dramatically. You must absolutely see this movie if you like the genre.