Daniel Schorr: [on TV] There's a tiny camera looking at you right now. Nicholas: That's impossible. Daniel Schorr: You're right, impossible. You're having a conversation with your television This movie is great especially the ending. Still holds up after 25 years.

A highly underrated movie that I always recommend to people. So many twists and turns. Such an original idea.

When he walks into that restaurant asking for a ride. That's the beginning of his journey to become humbled. Great movie.

One of the most underrated movies ever. One of my favorites. Can’t wait to see your reaction.

The whole experience showed him what is really important. Traumatic, yes, but necessary to bring Nicholas into the empathic world. .., and led him to hooking up with the waitress :) SO yeah retrospectively for him, I think he ultimately loved what his "birthday gift" did for him. Yes it's difficult to process first time around. I love this movie !!!!!!!!!!!! Such a crazy ride. Much respect.

The Game is the reason why I became a huge David Fincher fan. Probably his most underrated film. This is also one of my favorite Michael Douglas performances and he should’ve nominated for an Oscar!

My favorite part of Jen's reactions to mystery films is how she asks all the right questions along the way. 😄

This is such a great thrill ride, and an often overlooked film by David Fincher. Everyone I've always suggested this to (that has actually sat down and watched it) absolutely loved it. And Douglas is awesome in it.

The ending is absolute perfection

One of David Fincher's best psychological thrillers ever made.

"It's not fun, it's not a good birthday present, I don't like it" 31:46 So funny :)

The whole scenario was a rebirthing experience. To change a man from what he is to what he can be. By far an absolute incredible film by David Fincher. Same guy who made Fight Club and Sev7n

Love how the movie keeps teasing us the audience at the beginning of the movie: “profound life experience” “for I was blind and now I can see”. Really sets the tone and doesn’t disappoint. To me it really was one of the best things to happen to Michael’s character because he now appreciates those closest to him (his brother/ex wife). That kind of trauma or dramatic stuff happening to you makes you appreciate the little things. His brother (Sean Penn) even says it when he hugs him at the end “Sorry, you were becoming such an asshole”. As they embraced. Beautiful surprise and twists at the end

Ilsa, Michael Douglas' housekeeper, is Carroll Baker, who was the last of Hollywood's Blonde Bombshells and actually played Jean Harlow, the first of Hollywood's Blonde Bombshells. She was gorgeous in her prime.

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I watched this in the theater and it is STILL in my top ten movie experiences. So many modern movies pull from the misdirection and reversals in this flick. GREAT WRITING!

So happy someone is finally reacting to this film. One of my favourites

First time I watched it, I was also hoodwinked. That ending was the cherry on top with shooting his brother and jumping. Excellent

First exposure to Fincher's work. So glad it happened for me, been an absolute fan ever since

I love this movie so much. Being a Bay area native, I always enjoy seeing the city on film, so beautiful. Though there were some scene in Los Angeles. All in all a very underrated thriller, and great for a nostalgic look at the City.

One of David Fincher's lesser loved films but I bloody adore this. I've seen it around a dozen times and still get something different each time

I saw this when it opened in theaters and the ending left me speechless. Never saw it coming.

It's interesting that you commented on the guys in the club when one of them said, "I wish I could go back and do it again for the first time." And then at the end, you said you felt like you wanted to watch it again. You will never see the movie the same way again. Every viewing after this you will see something you didn't really notice or focus on the first time. Congratulations on having a profound life experience. ☺

Never cease to impress us with your choices ….this girl is a winner

"Does Rose Kennedy have a black dress?" Gold, Jerry! Gold!

It's a masterpiece, and I've watched a number of times. It's 25th anniversary was this past September 12th.

Thrill & suspense all throughout. AGREE, when we watch this film we are confused right along with Nicholas{Mike Douglas} as the film unfolds. The twists are so great!!! If you are "Game" for another suspense thriller, suggest 'Star Chamber' - 1983 film. This also stars Michael Douglas!!

What I love most about this film isn't just the paranoid-suspense-mystery thriller structure and overall execution (which are amazing), but story's themes and thesis. Nicholas is a man at the top of society-financially, economically, and thus socially, that is-in a *sense* anyway, yet something about his perpetually morose and somber demeanor, in everything he does, is hollow and empty. He feels little to no joy in anything in life. We often don't *really* come face to face with our own priorities, what we care about most in life, until we've lost just about everything. Notice the order in which CRS methodically strips these values away, or what Nick *believes* he values most: - when they "reject" him from the game (his privilege automatically getting him everywhere, his high valuing of his time) - when he finds the doll and brings it inside his home (intruding on is his place of (psychological) comfort by manipulation) - when his shirt gets ruined, first by the pen, then Christine/Claire "spilling" stuff on him (his imperturbability) - his expensive clothing items and accessories (that he always wears the best luxury items) - his vandalized home (trashing his home and place of safety, apparently threatening his housekeeper) - the hotel room with the drugs and porn (threatening his reputation) - when he mistakenly believes it's his subordinate trying to blackmail him (his ability to accurately perceive and grasp his situation) - when he thinks he's lost the keys to not only his personal wealth but that which he managed for his companies and shareholders (his primary professional function) - when he wakes up in Mexico (access to all his normal and usual resources) - when Conrad appears "for the party" only for Nick to shoot him (his sense of reality, his brother, whom he still loves despite thinking he's a fuckup in life) - when he thinks he's ending it all (his own life) And, in the end, all those things he ended up caring most about-his brother, his ex-wife, his friends, and ultimately his own life-were all still there. Yeah, it's "tough love", all really damn demented actually, to say nothing of illegal af, but he's a man who appeared to have so much, to have everything, and they provided what was lacking. CRS had the power to take everything from him and, creating the illusion of doing just that, did what they said they would do.

Twist after twist after twist. I was 13 when i saw this film for the first time and (like Goodfellas and American History X) it lingered in my head for a couple of days. Such a gem.

I wish more people would review this forgotten gem!!!

I am so happy that you watched this, Jen. Your reaction was perfect! It is very unfortunate that this movie gets overlooked by many people. It is one of David Fincher's finest films and also one of Michael Douglas' best performances. He owns this movie. Aside from the big reveal, it is a well made psychological thriller. I hope that more reactors out there watch this movie. Thank you again, Jen!

I'm glad you reacted as positively as you did. A lot of people who watch this movie get hung up on how improbable some of the events are, but they're missing the brilliance of the film. The entire point of "the game" was to strip Nicholas of the wealth and work that were socially isolating him. He needed to be left, a broken husk in a foreign country, to finally force him to discard that watch and the emotional burden it represented. It was all about having some humanity, connection and fun re-injected back into his life. That's what the movie's really about. It's almost like a modern re-telling of A Christmas Carol, but with the holiday setting discarded. Nicholas Van Orton is our 1990's Ebeneezer Scrooge.

Underrated movie for sure. Glad to see it get reviewed. Need to check out Michael Douglas in Wall Street next.

Jen, my favourite movie of all time is a Michael Douglas film, it's called "Falling Down". It's very deep and clever and beautifully layered. You would NOT be disappointed. Loved this reaction. :)

"I dont think this is a horror movie but..." Well I think it is! Really well done psychological horror. Gets under your skin.

This movie is essentially the slick thriller version of A Christmas Carol, with Van Orton as Scrooge.

This movie ranked at #44 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo, cool reaction as always Jen, take care sweetie 🥰

Michael Douglas is the absolute master of playing the angry put-upon man!

Nobody plays a man of power like Michael Douglas. His character at the beginning reminding me sooo much of his character in the movie Wall Street. You should check that one out as well.

I guess I'll have to get around to seeing this again. Probably saw it over 20 years ago when we'd have a family movie night and remember nothing except a vague memory of Michael Douglas freaking out.

One of my all-time favorite movies!

The Game o.0 I literally grinned of happiness as soon as I saw the title

This movie did such a mind job on me when I first saw it. Great choice and great reaction.

"What'd you get me for my birthday?" "I got a bunch of lunatics to troll you until you try to kill yourself" I'd rather get, like, a gift card or something

Very underrated and kind of forgotten film. . .I love it. Michael Douglas was excellent, and I think Sean Penn was perfect to play the kind of guy who would pull a stunt like this! Fun reaction!

The guy that has the contract he was sitting inn the airport lounge when the ink pen ruined his shirt. Thats the owner of CRS. :) He is at the end when his brother asks if he like to split the bill. The guy only makes 2 appearances. His brother is a share holder or co-owner its his brother watching him through the minotors with the cigar burning.

This movie is the ultimate mind F’ movie. Great film. We need to get Jen to play the game…we need to get her a number to call so she can have a profound life experience in the game. She’ll love it 😂

Michael Douglas was on a roll! This, Falling Down, Romancing The Stone and its sequel! Overlooked gems: The Edge, Screamers, WOLF and Deep Rising (for starters)!

Such an amazing movie I'm so grateful that you took the time to watch it.

Michael Douglas: Romancing the Stone, The American President, Fatal Attraction...

LOVE this movie. Going to have to join your Patreon in a few days just to watch the full reaction 🙂.

One of my favorite movies. Scared the crap out of me the first time.

YES!!! This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Can't wait to watch the reaction!

This is one of my all-time favorite movies!

Love how you ramp up the anxious playing with the headphone cord like I do. This movie is so damn good! Love your reactions ❤

That was crazy!! There was like 20 times when you just think, okay now this can't possibly be part of the game. Now I have to watch the whole thing to see what I missed. Un(dirtyword)believable!!!

The ending blew my mind, it reminded me of the ending of Sixth Sense.

This is a top tier movie. Micheal Douglas has MANY great films. Suggestion for the next Micheal Douglas movie.... check out 'Fatal Attraction'.

Michael Douglas is just destined to play the rich 'suit & tie' guy (or in Falling Down not so rich). He excels in those roles. Maybe for you to explore: Wall Street & Falling Down.

-After I had seen this at the theater, I just waited for the DVD to come out. I have watched it MANY times...it never gets old. I like the idea that his brother was worried he was "becoming an a**hole". For his character, it was a "Profound life experience". -Mr.Douglas has so many good movies. I would suggest his Top 10 are: >Coma (1978) >The China Syndrome (1979) >The Star Chamber (1983) >Romancing the Stone (1984) >Wall Street (1987) >Fatal Attraction (1987) >Black Rain (1989) >The War of the Roses (1989) >Basic Instinct (1992) >The Game (1997) -The Worst...Taxi Driver who drove his cab off the pier 😕

I could have sworn the ending was way darker than that. I saw it in theaters, and I remember someone having a real heart attack and dying at the end. lol

One of my favorite movies, full of twists and turns.

Basic Instinct (1992) is another great crime thriller, with Michael Douglas. Also starring Sharon Stone and directed by Paul Verhoeven.

One of the best movies I ever seen.

We all got hoodwinked Jen! I was so sure it was the "Game" until the woman said, "it was supposed to be an automatic!" I fell for it and got egg on my face! 🥚🥚 Some other thrillers you'd might want to check out are: "The Machinist" (2004); "Panic Room" (2002); "Devil's Advocate" (1997); "Mystic River" (2003); "Collateral" (2003); "Mulholland Drive" (2001); "Kiss the Girls" (1997) and "The Departed" (2006 - a must-see!). A few Michael Douglas films to watch are: "Fatal Attraction" (1987); "Wall Street" (1988); "Falling Down" (1993); "The Ghost and the Darkness" (1996); "Basic Instinct" (1992) and "Romancing the Stone" (1984). Michael Douglas's father was a cinema icon - the legendary Kirk Douglas [12/09/1916 - 02/05/2020 = 103 y/o). You should check out these movies of his in order to see where his son got his talent from: "Sartacus" (1960 - a must-see!); "Paths of Glory" (1957); "Champion" (1949) and "Ace in the Hole" (1951). 📽❤️

'Falling Down' is another good Michael Douglas film which has recently been on a few other reaction channels. He's also produced some good films too, 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' is probably the most heard of but as actor or producer, they're all worth a watch.

the real horror is they played jazz at his party.

Great reaction to this classic movie! By the way, Michel Douglas is a legendary actor who has been in so many great films. His most iconic role was in “Wallstreet” with Charlie Sheen. There are so many though. “A perfect Murder” with Gwyneth Paltrow”. “Fatal Attraction” is also a thriller.

One of the first films that was created with viral marketing and a “semi-virtual” interactive website that asked for some details such as home phone, email, fax #, random addresses and throughout the next week you would receive calls, emails and participate in “The Game” with you at the center! Very advanced and well thought out in the early internet era!

This was a great movie. Congratulations Jen on reacting to an older movie nobody else has. A couple great movies of that caliber that have not been reacted to as well are: 1. Insomnia, with Al Pacino & Robin Williams. 2. The Illusionist, with Edward Norton 3. Breakdown, with Kurt Russell 4. Unlawful Entry, Kurt Russell & Ray Liota. 5. Inside Man, Denzel Washington & Jody Foster. 6. Disclosure, with Michael Douglas & Demi Moore. Hope you react to any of them!

Thank you for reacting to this movie, it's one of my favorites of all time. It is second place behind "The Time Changer", but #2 is by no means a low score. Glad you liked it, and it's fun going through the first time experiences all over again. Kudos!

I knew how this movie ended and I still somehow got it wrong. That’s good writing 🤣 also I saw David Fincher’s name and instantly went “That makes so much more sense.”

Love this movie. Great reaction. Michael Douglas movie you should watch next: Falling Down Thriller/mystery movie you should watch next: The Spanish Prisoner

Thanks for the great reaction Jen! One of the best thriller-mysteries of the 90's!

I watched this about once every 5 years. Enough time to know the story but long enough to forget some details. Really well done.

Fun fact: Charles Martinet plays the role of Nicolas’ father. You might recognize his name, but you would definitely recognize his voice (at least when he pitches it up a bit) as Mario of Nintendo video games. He’ll be a part of the cast of THE SUPER MARIO BROS. movie coming next year.

this movie freaked me out the first time I watched it... I love it. Its so weird.

Falling Down (1993) is a Michael Douglas must see! 💥 But another great one with Michael Douglas is Basic Instinct (1992), it's a Neo Noir Thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven! 🥶👌🏼✌🏼

Glad you watched this!!! This is one of my favorite movies!!!

Other Michael Douglas movies to check out: Basic Instinct 1992, Romancing the Stone 1984, Fatal Attraction 1987.

At the end when you said you like these "what's going on" type movies then you'd like Identity. Lots of actors you'd know and same thing, constantly guessing the whole way thru with of course a big reveal.

"I think clowns are pretty creepy". Guess who's going to watch "It" this Halloween.

love this movie.

He had to die in order to be reborn. ❤

That final twist reminded me of the Sixth Sense, those incredible and unexpected endings that blew your mind. Arlington Road with Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins, has another ending of that style too, which leaves you shocked. It's not at all easy for a screenwriter to imagine a twist ending, one that surprises viewers and takes them out of the obvious places they expect.

Michael Douglas in " Don't Say A Word" pretty good and "Romancing The Stone" is a fun movie I think is your type of film

There were a whole string of movies in the 90s with these twist- like endings including The Usual Suspects, Sixth Sense, Fight Club, Exotica, etc.. I think one of the reasons The Game isn't as well adored as others is because there are many scenes where you have to suspend your disbelief in how the company can pull off some of the hijinks. Also, Douglas's character isn't the most likable. I love this movie though and the perfect ending with Douglas seemingly taking up Claire's invitation for coffee as a metaphor for him loosening up his rigid lifestyle. And the movie hangs on his answer just like the whole movie before where we are hanging on every note.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES! 😁

This has always been a favorite.

This is an excellent suspenseful film......acting is top notch. How many people are just sleepwalking through their lives, and need a wake up call. Covid was sort of something like that, for most people but his specific journey was insane....

Good pick! Enjoy the ride.

Amazing movie!!! More people need to watch this one!!! Thanks 👍 BTW... Other Michael Douglas movie you must see... Falling Down.

Very underrated movies with no/few YT reactions: -Sleepers (1996) (Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro) [Drama/Thriller] -The Firm (1993) (Tom Cruise) [Drama/Thriller] -Loaded Weapon (1993) (Emilio Estevez, Samuel L Jackson) [Comedy] -Go (1999) (Sarah Polley, Katie Holmes) [Thriller/Comedy]

Primal Fear, Searching and Lucky Number Slevin are solid mystery thrillers you should eventually check out.

Jen Murray it was all basically a test to see if given the right circumstances and motivation to see if he could change and obviously he did

Just checking some of these older reviews since i only started watching you about 3 months ago. I saw this movie when it first came out. I am also a big Michael Douglas fan since the mid 70s. Watching this originally I thought ..."how could they be so horrible to poor Michael? " I really got caught up in this movie. Other ones at the time were Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction but for me , his best was Black Rain.

This movie is soo good. I have watched it several times and always pick up more of the clues they give.

My favorite Michael Douglas movie is Wonder Boys with Toby Maguire, Robert Downy Jr, Frances McDormand among other notable names. Really a wonderful film.

One of David Fincher's suspenful thrillers in the 90's, second best movie since Seven (1995)

Good movie - one that is sadly overlooked. As man well north of forty-five years, I can say the film hits harder in middle-age.