Is it really just a game?

Rating: Null/10 (24 November 2001)

When watching this film, one is mesmerized by the potential improbabilities of the plot. The timing, the events, the vast conspiracy... or is it a conspiracy? We just don't know. There are hints along the way that take viewers from one side of the spectrum to the other. Just when you think you've figured it out, another plot twist is thrown at you. "The Game" is an intriguing cinematic experience and Michael Douglas plays his role very well. Sean Penn was also convincing. At it's essence, "The Game" is a modern, urban, corporate America version of "It's a Wonderful Life," but the difference is that there are no kind angels guiding Michael Douglas' character around... at least not in an obvious way. He's ostensibly isolated and possibly on his own, taking us along down a confusing and difficult journey. If you see this movie, and you should, don't do so unless you stick with it through the final 10 minutes, because therein lies the explanation for it all. Without those final minutes, you haven't seen this film. This is not "Sixth Sense" but much, much better. An intriguing 9/10.