Incredible psycho-thriller

Rating: 9/10 (12 March 2005)

The Game begins slowly and builds up suspense as more pieces get set into place. Michael Douglas is excellent, Sean Penn is convincing (you won't hear me say that often) and the rest of the supporting cast is excellent. The ending is a surprise, but consistent. Nicholas Van Horton (Michael Douglas) is a wealthy investment banker. On his 48th birthday (the same age his father committed suicide) his brother (Sean Penn) gives him a coupon for CRS (Consumer Recreation Services), a company that gives bored rich people the experience of a lifetime. And so it begins. By the time you reach the end, anything is possible. The ending is a surprise, but consistent, and different than many other movies in the genre. This ranks in the top ten with me.