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Games, The ultimate thriller, February 10, 2000
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This is the one of the BEST thrillers I've ever seen. The plot is written to keep even the most intelligent viewers guessing to the end. The movie takes a little time to build steam, but watch out when it does, these guys play some powerful mind, and realistic games.
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A thriller with a surprise ending, May 26, 2011
A couple is fascinated by games in this suspenseful and well-acted thriller that does not disclose its plot until the end. Katherine Ross, a very rich woman, is married to James Caan, who has no money of his own. One day Katherine is visited by a very likeable woman, Simone Signoret, who becomes sick during the visit. Katherine tells her she can stay at the house until she is well. Simone tells the couple that while they enjoy games, she suggests that they play more macabre games, those that could end up with death. They agree. The initial games involve an apparent shooting, a deceptive beating by the husband of his wife, and a seeming scene of adultery where the surprised husband almost kills the adulterer. The husband then suggests that they play a trick on the man who took part in the apparent adultery. But it goes wrong. While there were supposed to be blanks in the gun, there were real bullets and the man is killed. The husband tells his wife that they need to cover up the murder. The body is removed but the wife sees blood where it should not be and has a vision of the killed man. What is going on? Who is the female guest?
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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When will this overlooked gem be available? Great movie, August 8, 2009
Curtis Harrington's "Games" is an overlooked gem to say the least. How could a movie that stars James Caan, Katherine Ross, and Simone Signoret not be mentioned nowadays much less have a proper release? (It's still only available as a VHS and bootlegs).
This has great performances, a story within a story, and a nice twist. Caan and Ross play two socialites who play a couple of mind and magic games to their guest. One of their games goes horrible wrong when they shoot the delivery boy, Norman.
All this coincides with the arrival of a mystery woman named Ms. Schindler. Caan is great. He showed even at this early age of his career acting muscle. Ross I've never seen a terrible performance from her. She is so beautiful and innocent in her movies, you can believe any part she plays.
There are a couple of nifty camera tricks and moves that makes this movie mysterious and scary at times.
I would recommend seeking it out.
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