This gripping thriller from Michael Douglas has an ending you won’t soon forget. It will be broadcast on television this week.
There are films that remain in the memory of many viewers because of their unexpected ending that can turn the brain upside down. In his filmography, David Fincher has excelled in this genre Zodiac pass Seven or Fight Club. Less well-known than these three films, this feature film, which aired on television this week, is nevertheless one of those thrillers whose conclusion captivated audiences.
After its release in 1997 The game hinted at an intense thriller full of twists and turns. We follow the life of a wealthy businessman, Nicholas Van Orton, whose life is perfectly ordered and structured, but lacks a certain level of madness. What particularly worries him is that he will be 48, the age at which his father committed suicide. As the fateful date approaches, he receives a strange gift from his brother, inviting him to take part in a personalized game. After a series of tests to participate, his application is finally rejected, but he discovers a strange doll with a key at home… Then a nightmare begins with no way out.
The scenario of The game There is certainly no shortage of gripping suspense and a haphazardly executed rhythm until its surprising conclusion, which impressed viewers with its devious side and sense of manipulation worthy of David Fincher’s great hours. The viewer can be carried away by this strange two-hour mystery, carried out by an excellent Michael Douglas. Sean Penn is also in the cast alongside Deborah Kara Unger and James Rebhorn.
If the end of The game remains unforgettable, it’s hard to say whether it’s good or bad. While some were completely swept away by the completely unexpected final twist, others consider this surprising conclusion a failure, a lack of credibility and the effect of a damp squib. David Fincher himself expressed regret over its extravagant and unrealistic final sequence, in which the protagonist falls from the top of a building.
To amaze you, we won’t tell you anything else, but will now give viewers the opportunity to form their own opinion about this thriller, which remains a classic worth discovering. The film will also be broadcast this Friday April 26th at 9:08 p.m. on France 5.
