An exciting Hitcock-like yarn with principles

Rating: Null/10 (17 March 2010)

Wealthy financier Nicholas Van gets drawn into a live-action game that consumes his life. Douglas perfectly portrays the characters journey, excellently written by John D. Brancato & Michael Ferris.
It's a psychological thriller packed with intrigue and suspense, a creepy clown and feeling of helplessness. Supporting actors are an array of familiar faces that include flawless performances from Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger and Armin Mueller-Stahl.
The flashback scenes of a younger Nicholas are captured beautifully by cinematographer Harris Savides and Howard Shore's score heightens the pivotal moments elegantly.
The Game is an exciting Hitcock-like yarn, with a principled message of wealth and youth, it's a fantastic thriller with amazing twists and turns from David Fincher. A must see.