House of Games

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Alain E From the golden period of Mamet, before he got transformed to a right wing ideologue. Smoke and mirrors on multiple levels which lead to a violent resolution. The story involves a female psychiatrist who enjoys professional success, but has a very limited personal life. She gets suckered in a circle of con men, initially believing that she is in control, until she realizes that she is being conned. Her reaction does not conform to the professional norms of the American Medical Association. The image appears nicely restored. On Prime. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Amir M Engrossing and indulgent. It's the kind of movie which, even if you get the plot before the writer intended, it keeps you entertained and undisappointed. The retro1980s setting is also highly appreciated. Definitely would be on my "do not miss" list. Highly underrated. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review 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 Read all reviews

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