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Saturday, December 5, 2009

House of Games



Genre: psychological drama/suspense
With: Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum
Director: David Mamet
Release: 1987
Studio: Filmhaus Productions, Orion Pictures – Orion Pictures
Rating: R
MBiS score: 8.5/10


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Story-line: a psychiatrist treating a patient with gambling debts decides to confront his creditor, an obscure con man.
Pluses: great acting, a very unusual atmosphere, an effective musical score.
Minuses: none whatsoever.
Comments: kudos to David Mamet and Jonathan Katz for concocting this spellbinding story. An unforgettable study in human nature and a rare delight. Don't miss it!


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