Game Night

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Game Night

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2018

1h 40m

Comedy

Action

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Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.

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Critics Consensus

With a talented cast turned loose on a loaded premise -- and a sharp script loaded with dark comedy and unexpected twists -- Game Night might be more fun than the real thing.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

03/09/2020

The long joke of the narrative is adroitly handled, and for once the climax pays off in laughs.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

03/05/2018

The movie is a hollow throwback to classic comedy, and it shines only by contrast with dull studio competition.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

03/04/2018

3/5

The spoofy action set-pieces are ho hum. What's special is the minutiae-based, casually political banter.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

10/29/2024

3/5

Its great screenplay allows for a little more storyline and suspense then what we expect from most comedy films while Jason Bateman once again shows why he is the current king of comedy.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/14/2024

4/5

Flush with snickering hilarity and scoring plenty of points for swerving surprises, Game Night is infectiously entertaining with any cheese it serves.

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

07/25/2023

Harkening back to the mid-budget comedy movies that have sadly disappeared from the mainstream, Game Night is the sort of breezy movie that has great potential for universal appeal, if only people are able to find out about it.

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Spencer P

@s_plewe 1d

Combining an enthusiastic ensemble with a simply funny premise, executed with sharp timing and beautiful cinematography, Game Night is fun for fun's sake, and for once, that's not a bad thing.

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shane O

@Shanes_DVD_Shack 3d

I really didn’t like anything about it . The acting , the story , the vibe. I don’t understand the high rating . This one wasn’t for me

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Judah S

@Judah3963 6d

It was funny and it was entertaining but otherwise a little dull.

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E.D. J

@Salty_Sass Jun 27

This movie has zero right to be this goddamn funny and good. This was such a sleeper hit of a movie but I honestly can't recommend it enough.

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Iradukunda A

@RT68093105 Jun 26

Game Night was a blast from the start to the finish. The comedy, mystery, action were so well that there's never a dull moment. The team delivered great performances, and the clever twists keep the story exciting without feeling overdone. I laughed a lot, but I also found myself completely invested in what would happen next. It's a rare comedies that's just as fun to re-watch again because every scene is packed with energy and humor. Definitely one of the best comedy films of the last decade.

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Chris S

@Janomi Jun 25

Game Night was a pleasant surprise. The screenplay is much smarter than I expected, constantly finding ways to turn an ordinary game night into an increasingly outrageous crime thriller. The twists keep coming, the dialogue is genuinely funny, and the movie does a great job balancing comedy with real suspense. Jason Bateman reminds me why he's one of my favorite comedic actors. His chemistry with Rachel McAdams feels effortless, and they're incredibly easy to root for as everything spirals out of control. Jesse Plemons nearly steals the movie as Gary. Every awkward stare and perfectly timed line somehow becomes funnier than the last. Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein make the film look far more stylish than a typical comedy. The creative camera work, miniature-style transitions, and energetic action scenes give it a personality of its own.

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Synopsis

Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.

Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan M. Goldstein
Producer: John Davis, Jason Bateman, John Fox, James Garavente
Screenwriter: Mark Perez
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Aggregate Films, Davis Entertainment
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 23, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 4, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $69.0M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)