The Game

Made in between Seven and Fight Club, David Fincher's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Game remains arguably his most underappreciated film, bolstered by an exceptional star performance by Michael Douglas.Despite his large mansion and intimidating bank balance, multimillionaire Nicholas Van Orton is haunted by the childhood memory of his father's suicide. On the day he reaches the same age his father was when he died, Nicholas receives an unconventional birthday present from his estranged brother Conrad (Sean Penn): an invitation to play a mysterious game, the aim and rules of which are kept secret. As the game unfolds, Nicholas suddenly finds himself in a fight for his life, assisted by the enigmatic Christine (Deborah Kara Unger, Crash) but unsure of where to turn and who to trust.Presented in a director-approved remaster, the twisty mysteries of Fincher's pulse-pounding paranoiac puzzle are explored in an exciting array of new and archive bonus features.2K restoration from the original negative by The Criterion Collection supervised and approved by director David Fincher and cinematographer Harris SavidesHigh Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) presentationOriginal 5.1 & 2.0 DTS-HD Master AudioIsolated Music & Effects TrackOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearingAudio commentary by critic and programmer Nick PinkertonFool's Week: Developing The Game, an interview with co-writer John BrancatoMen on the Chessboard: The Hidden Pleasures of The Game, a visual essay by critic Neil YoungArchival promotional interview with star Michael Douglas from 1997Alternatively-framed 4:3 version prepared for home video (SD only), with a new introduction discussing Fincher's use of the Super 35 shooting formatTheatrical trailerTeaser trailerImage galleryReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley