Fair Game

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  • 2011


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79 % Certified Fresh
$ 25 Million
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Positive Reviews 67
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Average Rating 3.5/5
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4.5
The intense drama stars Naomi Watts as Plame, a hyper efficient CIA operative who has mastered the art of lying professionally, an essential skill for .. Av Club
4.2
Fair Game consequently registers at times like a cautionary tale about the downside of rigid, uncompromising idealism. Av Club
3.0
Watts, who plays Plame as a sturdy spook micromanaging both her family and her covert ops, and Penn own the film; its a master class in submerging you .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
A year on, and looking at it with none of the festival hurly burly, the film emerges as an absorbing, unhysterical thriller that largely rejects the c .. Time Out
1.5
Rather than ignite shock and outrage in the audience at the shocking and outrageous retaliation by the Bush Administration against Joe Wilson, Fair Ga .. Collider
1.5
Fair Game is a complicated yet satisfying political thriller for grown ups ripped straight out of todays headlines. Collider
3.8
I suspect it will work better the more you walk in agreeing with it. Rogerebert
4.0
Those hoping for a documentary style analysis will be disappointed. Ny Daily News
3.8
Fair Game is no better than fairly good.It starts with thriller cliches and ends in sanctimonious preaching, but in between there are a couple of true .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
The movie is often a curiously bland, unemotional affair, as if the political seriousness of the material muffled Limans gifts as an entertainer. Philly
3.8
Its a real life spy drama. Its human drama. Its political drama. And its engrossing, all around. Philly
4.0
A convincing and inspiring political thriller about the destructive power of dirty tricks and the spiritual power of moral courage. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Adapted from Valerie Plame and Joseph C. Wilsons memoirs, the unsurprisingly validating Fair Game begins as a timeline hopping international thriller .. Village Voice
4.5
Fair Game leaves us with the earnest message that Democracy is not a free ride. Sover
3.8
The characters are angry, yes, but the movie itself keeps a cool head. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
The screenplay is adapted from Plames and Wilsons respective memoirs, and their relationship in the movielike the one between Woodward and Bernstein i .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The angriest the film gets is in doing exactly what it depicts the powerful doing: It names names. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
More admirable than riveting, Fair Game works best as a portrait of power games at the highest levels. Usa Today
3.5
I just dont know whether it is shedding light on the Valerie Plame affair, or just putting a left spin on the tale. Lariat
3.0
Doug Limans earnest political drama draws on a true story of how the Bush government turned on one of its own. Independent
3.0
Its just that the filmmakers dont seem to trust the material to make the point without pushing it. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Resnaiss approach to direction is similar to Montaignes approach to the essay: sticking to concrete fact and recognizable example, the viewer/reader i .. Pop Matters
3.0
Similarly, the true story behind the film is so fascinating that you find yourself wanting to hear from the real people involved and wondering if the .. View London
3.2
Naomi Watts settles for semi inscrutability while Penn, engaging as he is, is encouraged, particularly toward the end, to deliver his performance from .. Cs Monitor
2.5
The filmmakers dont give viewers much of a chance to make up their own minds about what happened, which is fine up to a point. Film Journal
2.5
This is illustrated by one of Dick Cheneys wonks talking about the nuculer threat, an easy shot the filmmakers simply cant resist. Boston
4.5
All you have to do is compare the approach of Fair Game to the paint by numbers, simplified dramatics of Tony Goldwyns Conviction to see the level of .. Mountain X
4.5
The progressive statesman Senator Hiram Johnson famously remarked on Americas entry into the first world war: The first casualty when war comes is tru .. Guardian
1.0
In real life, the mendacious Iraq war continues; anti war liberals failed to stop it and voted in a Democratic administration that continues to prosec .. Guardian
1.0
The less you know about the facts behind it, the more likely you are to swallow its wildly dishonest message. Daily Mail
3.8
Fair Game gets you riled up all over again at a deeply unpatriotic abuse of power. Ew
3.0
Verdict: A gripping newsroom drama backed by noteworthy performances. Empire
3.0
But theres too much serious exposition and media strategy and too little suspense and Limons incessant use of the haphazardly jiggling, hand held came .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Its annoying when a movie thinks you havent been paying attention for the first hundred minutes and feels the need to spell it out with a hammer in th .. Movies
3.8
The spectacle is irresistible, as Liman and screenwriters Jez and John Henry Butterworth unspool a story all about truth versus lies, professionals ve .. Sf Gate
3.1
Director Doug Liman (still devoted to handheld cam action even for kitchen convo and cocktail parties) and writers Jez and John Henry Butterworth dram .. Slant Magazine
4.0
The story is part espionage thriller, part marital drama and part psychological portrait of an administration, and country, destroying itself from wit .. Express
3.8
Limans sensibility isnt sophisticated enough to tease out the nuances of what must be a pretty interesting marriage; the movie is more about texture a .. Chicago Tribune
3.0
It doesnt quite have the panache of an average Doug Liman film, but Fair Game makes the most of its ripped from the headlines story to deliver a smart .. Bullz-Eye
4.2
I will say that it is one of his best do not forget The Bourne Identity, a truly fine action thriller. Reeling Reviews
3.8
I will say that it is one of his best do not forget The Bourne Identity, a truly fine action thriller. Reeling Reviews
4.0
Nov 20, 2007 The female of the species is reportedly deadlier than the male.But judging by the appearance of the Frag Dolls (Ubisoft sponsored female .. Total Film
3.5
Fair Game might be one of the best spy movies ever, even if it contains little skullduggery. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Fair Game (7/10) by Tony Medley Run Time 106 Minutes OK for children.Too bad there is not an antonym for roman a clef, because thats what would fit th .. Tony Medley
3.8
The Bush Administrations outrageously vengeful act of outing of veteran undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame gets a vigorous telling under Doug Limans t .. Coles Mithey
2.5
Though that dynamic is of interest, it is frankly dwarfed by the outrage you have to feel at both the misuse of governmental power and the pro war pro .. Los Angeles Times
2.5
This is not to diminish Fair Games worth.But when it comes to absolute relevance, the clock has almost stopped ticking on this time delayed tell all. Herald Sun
3.1
The result is a sporadically intriguing yet hopelessly slapdash endeavor that could (and should) have been so much better, which is a shame, really, g .. Reel Film
3.1
Theres a radical lesson in this story about the ways of permanent government and protect their own professionals and its a vital one. Nj
3.8
Liman is almost too good at making it real.Acting as his own cinematographer not a good idea, judging by the shaky close ups he shoots with a metallic .. The Star
3.5
A mix of political thriller and relationship drama, the most disturbing part about this story is the implication that True Lies are part of the fabric .. Urban Cine File
3.0
Solid, fact based political drama from director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Go) about the scandalous 2003 outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame (Naom .. The Age
3.0
As well as sympathy for its protagonists, it generates a genuine feeling of anger and disgust at those who would lie to the world and happily distort .. Digital Spy
2.5
Fair Game stars three im posing performers Naomi Watts, Sean Penn and Sean Penns lavish and intemperate hair, a fuming gusher of crazy ass Sweeney Tod .. New York Post
2.0
I wish the screenplay had given uis a little more of the motives of the real Valerie Plame. Abc
3.8
Movies with political themes, especially of white hot recent vintage, are bound to enrage half the audience. Cleve Land
3.1
The film may ultimately not have the consistent dramatic impact it ought to, but its a mature, important one all the same. Dustin Put Man
3.8
It takes awhile, but Sean Penn eventually manages to turn Fair Game into a political tract. Larsen On Film
3.5
It makes for compelling viewing, whether you know anything about it or not. Hollywood And Fine
2.5
Its also an extraordinary story of deception and silent scream, with copious amounts of fury and surprises to fuel an unnerving hour of screentime. Brian Or Ndorf
3.5
Its an interesting story.For those who dont already know the end to this tale, youll realise there were a lot of important people involved in the cove .. The Film Pie
3.8
Granted, thats the nature of the story and the film Liman wanted to make, but those hoping for something more explosive in terms of the political plot .. ComingSoon
4.0
Americas notorious Plame Affair when a covert CIA agent was shamefully outed by the administration when her husband cast doubt on Bushs war in Iraq is .. Sky
3.5
In Fair Game he dispenses with the pure popcorn fare and offers instead a restrained contemplation of a marriage in meltdown in the midst of an intern .. Sbs
3.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.5
What works: Sean Penn and Naomi Watts turn in characteristically strong performances.What doesnt: With neither suspense nor genuine thrills, the slow .. No La
3.1
Heres my Blu ray DVD reviews of Black Swan and Fair Game from KTKA 49. Scene Stealers
2.5
I take no pleasure in criticising a movie like Fair Game, which is a story that needed to be told, and features enough good performances to be worth t .. Streaming Quickflix
3.5
The pleasure principle prevails in 127 Hours, even though Danny Boyles new film depicts horrific pain. Wsj
4.5
Its easy to resent Doug Limans Valerie Plame docudrama Fair Game and Alex Gibneys shattering documentary Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer .. Ny Mag
5.0
No movie this year has done a better job of entertaining, educating and informing the audience. Entertainment Spectrum
3.8
Vacation photographs often capture perfect moments in favorite places. Qc Times
2.5
Yet far more frustrating than the preachiness of Jez and John Henry Butterworths script is director Doug Limans transparent, lame attempts to create t .. Nicks Chager
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
2.5
Fair Game was in no way a terrible movie, but with a scattered storyline and somewhat caricature like performances by both leads, it failed to connect .. Reel Talk Online
4.5
Its really amazing that we dont have many movies that truly showcase an actual spy.I found this fascinating. The Scorecard Review
3.0
Fair Game is almost more interesting as a portrait of a marriage under fire than it is as a thinking mans political thriller. Movies Ign
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.5
The script is smart and solid, if slowly paced, with the first act dragging painfully at times and the lovey doveyness of Plame and Wilsons post expos .. The Diva Review
4.0
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3.8
Virtually the entire nation of everyone not named Orgeron or Tim Brando has to be surprised LSU is 5 0 and ranked No. 5 in the country. 2 The Advocate
2.0
x Close What is the Tomatometer.The Tomatometer score based on the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics is a trusted measurement of cri .. Google
3.5
But as a raw spy thriller, a film like 3 Days of the Condor is a little more effective, haunting and memorable. Blu Ray Ign
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. Screen Junkies
2.5
Some films end with revelations that strengthen the story and leave audiences impressed by a well orchestrated twist. Breit Bart
2.5
It plods along sturdily enough, but never lures you into its vipers nest of corruption and violence or the desperation of its characters search.As has .. France 24
4.0
This is why popular filmmakers like Liman should make movies, and this is why we go to watch them. Movie Day At The Court



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