House of Games

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helder f I've watched this movie on criterion, where they offered an interview with Lindsay. It was interesting to hear her say how she was directed to act that way: contrived, and with minimal emotions. Just from the point of view of a psychiatrist, it sounds so far fetched that someone so emotionless could be a successful psychiatrist. Not to say psychiatrists are all empathetic but without the element of empathy, the treatment is probably as helpful as staring at a wall. The movie is difficult to watch due to how her character is played, she's automated, barely showing any emotion even when saying words that display emotional states. She comes across as autistic or even somewhat psychotic. The end is brilliant in that it doesn't rehabilitate people, but rather shows that some people are just callously cruel and any sense of justice could only be retrieved by attacking them back. I appreciate the rawness of its end. Interestingly Lindsay says that's where she really tried to convey some emotion with her voice since the director didn't allow her to express it any other way… Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Michael B Other than Lindsay Cruise's stiff acting I highly enjoyed House of Games. David Mamet's dialogue is great and I love the subtle noir feel to the film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/07/23 Full Review AB L The direction is remarkably assured for it being Mamet's first effort, he uses empty space really well and there is a distinct style that recalls noir but it never becomes overbearing. As for the screenplay and the way he directs actors . . . well its very much a question of taste. I think that when he writes and directs his own material it works great, but it isn't something I'd want everyone to indulge in. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review Simon M I was hoping for a surprising twist, but the only surprise was how obvious it all was Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review don k Unforgettable. Mamet at his peak; Montagna, as consummate and competent as ever; and Crouse as fresh as the day she first walked onto a set after graduating Harvard. I first saw this movie 35 years ago, and it has haunted me ever since. I could never find it, because I remembered it as "House of Cards," which is another film altogether without the suspense and Mametian brilliance . The storyline is taut, and Crouse plays her role accordingly, and Montagna's character pushes the narrative along. Mamet deftly whisks both performances and screenplay until they are thoroughly blended. Truly brilliant. And memorable. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Shioka O Stylish and dry thriller female protagonist. I like the dialog with her patients. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/04/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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