Fincher asks the question, "what is real?" but misses a great opportunity

Rating: 8/10 (29 April 2013)

Is it a hoax, a puzzle or a scam? No, The Game is a continual attack on the status quo of a our mark, a wildly successful holier-than-thou investment broker, personified by Michael Douglass. Does anyone in America not believe that Michael Douglass is a power broker richer than our wildest dreams? Brought on by his movie brother, Sean Penn, this amazingly elaborate intervention contains a multi-layered, thrilling plot, invigorated by the family theme or motive behind the ruse. The rabbit hole of confusion is continually re-introduced by the enticing Debra Kara Unger and the suspense ensues. Entertaining but Fincher missed the chance to elevate the film by avoiding deeper personal issues only addressed on the surface. Would it have hurt the film to find some spirituality from this escapade? Seemed to take a pass on that chance.