House of Games

"House of Games" is a thriller that takes its time to unfold, initially relying on a slow burn approach with a curious absence of music. This creates an almost unsettling atmosphere, heightened by dialogue that often feels sparse and unconventional. While the film eventually introduces a fitting bluesy soundtrack that complements its noir themes, the pacing may not appeal to all viewers. One of the film's more jarring elements is the female protagonist's abrupt shift in behavior. Initially portrayed as a composed and insightful writer, her actions at the House of Games seem out of character and lack a smooth transition. This inconsistency, combined with the film's overall quirky tone, makes "House of Games" a unique but somewhat uneven viewing experience. Despite its flaws, the film offers an intriguing exploration of deception and manipulation that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Solid psycological crime movie. Alsmost everything you'd want from a movie. Some negativity I've read and my response... Lindsay isn't a good actress. I'd agree but she didn't spoil the movie for me. I got used to her. Lindsay's character Margaret is smart but does stupid things. Is she? That's why I like it. She's the acedemic. She's memorised and learned from books and is qualified and smart but it still isn't as effective as Mike and his street level psycology. That's why she's fascinated with him. It was predictable. A little. But it's the type of movie that makes you think of outcomes so yeah you'd arrive to it. Doesnt make it a bad movie. Plenty of other stuff going on and not as predictable as most movies that you don't even have to think about.