The Game (1997) - David Fincher | Houselights #4

After Se7en, David Fincher transitioned to a more intimate tale toldon a grand scale. The Game found its way to audiences with MichaelDouglas and Sean Penn filling the lead roles, and Fincher’s growingcomfort with spectacle and misdirection put to full use. Regarded bymany as somewhat disappointing after the bravura Se7en, discover thedeep resonance that one of the hosts has with the film and thenoticeable earmarks of Fincher’s trajectory in playing withexpectation and fantasy.