This week in one of my classes I watched The Game (1997), directed by David Fincher. You may know him from his other films, Fight Club, Se7en, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Social Network, etc. etc.. Let’s just say I had high expectations going in.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Without giving too much away, the movie is basically about a very wealthy man named Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) who signs up for a new, personalized game. While my brief summary makes the film sound simplistic, the plot is full of twists and turns. I could hardly (if ever) predict what would happen next. In this way it reminded me of Se7en or The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
The many twists do, however, leave some noticeable holes in the plot. Additionally, they left many of my peers unhappy. Watching the film in class reminded me why going to a movie theater provides a whole different viewing experience. It was very interesting to watch the reactions of my classmates as the credits started rolling. Many were silently pondering the movie, others were jumping out of their seats, and some were even cursing it out. All in all, I had a great time. If you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend watching it with someone. Whether you love it or hate it, it makes for a great discussion topic.
