Wonderful photography

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2006)

We all know that certain aspects of "The Game" are impossible but who cares its a movie. I was floored by the photography of the movie. The darkness in the movie is clearly used as an art form. Much like an artist working with their color pallet, which would include blue, black, and various shades of grey. The film demonstrates a washed out appearance which adds to the overall mood of the film. Even the film grain adds edge to the film. The lighting adds unbelievable ambiance to certain character scenes/interactions. For example some of the kitchen scenes with Michael Douglas. The sound brings the film to an unbelievable level. Especially the kitchen scene where Michael Douglas gets his birthday dinner. Everything is so loud and has a major echo within the kitchen. This is a perfect example of demonstrating the loneliness in his life. Even down to the song "White Rabbit" adds to the overall "Alice in Wonderland" confusion of the movie. Finally the echoing piano gives the movie a somber feel, a feeling of loneliness. It also adds to the overall chaotic feel of the movie. Never fully engaging in a orchestra at times but just a single instrument dictating the mood of the movie. Unbelievable use of sound in this movie. Strongly subtle and very low key. Matter of fact I am sure many people have missed this fine trait of the movie due to the lack of proper equipment to hear the sound. It can be best described as an immersive sound field that barely hangs in the air and eventually falls to the ground. One that your not really aware as being there until you listen for it and then it disappears just as easily. Very similar to the tactile qualities of the "Green Mile" This movie should find its way into peoples movie collections not only as a masterpiece but also as a solid test disc. This can demonstrate your Projector's/TV's true potential or expose its fatal flaws. This movie will also show you how responsive your receiver may or may not be.