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Game Night

23 February 2018English1h 40m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 4 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Funny and well-crafted, but runs out of steam before the finish line.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: consistent laughs and irreverent tone
  • Criticised: weak slow third act

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What 5 critics are saying

Critical reception for Game Night is mixed-to-positive, with most reviewers finding it a genuinely entertaining and occasionally inventive comedy. The film's irreverent tone, competent direction, and consistent laughs drew the most appreciation, with one critic noting it is rare for a comedy to be this well-crafted without sacrificing intellect. However, lower-scoring reviews tempered expectations, describing it as a modest diversion with limited ambitions, while another noted the third act loses momentum as the central gimmick wears thin and an earnest subplot slows the pace.

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Critic reviews (5)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Firstpost

    Film review ·

    This dark comedy mystery isn't as polished as something like a Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, but it's nice to see this kind of an irreverent film in an era where comedy movies compromise on intellect or craft. This is a rare comedy that doesn't require you to wade through the muck to find one or two laughs — it's a genuinely well made film with repeat value, so head to the theaters now.
  2. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    A combination of some nifty directing, winsome acting, and some genuine laughs make Game Night as entertaining a film as one with such limited goals can get.
  3. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    The filmmaker duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein employ the same irreverence they used when they co-wrote 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and deliver a ludicrous laugh-riot with 'Game Night'. So go ahead and revel in the craziness of this film as it takes you for a sweet, silly ride.
  4. Gulf News

    Film review ·

    Game Night isn't perfect, and an electric first hour gives way to a slow third act that's handicapped by the gimmick wearing thin and a too-earnest side plot about Max and Annie's shifting plans to have a kid. But it kind of redeems itself by the end with a series of twists and turns fitting of the absurd premise.

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