Critics sums up the film as entertaining, but not a thinking person's movie. He claims that the plot breaks down under examination.

Learn what the famous critic Roger Ebert thinks of the movie. Includes commentary on director David Fincher's use of shadows.

Find out the advantages of viewing the movie in letterboxed format on a DVD player.

Big promises and little delivery is what the Cranky Critic got out of this film. He would have only paid one dollar to see it.

Critic gives the Michael Douglas thriller a fairly high grade. Includes an analysis of David Fincher's directing techniques.

Dr. Daniel gives the film his second highest rating. Find out what he liked about it and what he had a problem with.

Find out why the reviewer feels that a second viewing of "The Game" won't be anything like the first.

Critic gives the Michael Douglas thriller three out of four stars. Includes a list of the cast and credits.

Positive review of the film tackles some common complaints that detractors had, including its implausibility and the disappointing conclusion.

If readers disagree with Mr. Cranky that it was an atrocious film, they can post their own opinions on the message board.

According to this critic, viewers can't sympathize with main character Nicholas Van Orton because he's rich.

See some photos of the principal actors in the film, and read why the critic feels that it tries a viewer's patience.

Includes the Chronicle's critique along with a video file of a review that includes clips of the movie. Both lean toward the positive side.

Claims that the film is sophisticated, with a strong cast. The reviewer attempts to avoid giving away any surprises.

Movie fans can take a quiz in order to find out if "The Game" is a movie they would like to view.

Negative critique of the film claims that viewers will be able to think of simple solutions to end the lead character's dilemma.

Michael Douglas gets a positive review from the reviewer, who feels that the movie keeps the viewer's brain busy.

Compared with "Seven," this movie doesn't live up to the reviewer's expectations for director David Fincher. It gets three out of five stars.

David Fincher's 1997 thriller is rated as a good rental, but two of the Washington Post's critics still have some gripes about the film.