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Reviewed by Cas Harlow, 25th March 2011.
Fair Game may not be the Bush administration version of All the President’s Men’s thrilling expose of the Watergate Affair, but it is still a very capable, and indeed remarkably timely, political conspiracy thriller; taking us on a personal journey to see the damage done to the lives of two individuals caught at the heart of the conspiracy, all the while setting it against the backdrop of the ongoing post-9/11 war on ‘terror’. With capable direction, excellent central performances, taut pacing and an engaging score, the end result is an entertaining and thought-provoking voyage which seeks to shed some more light on the truth behind the US actions over the last decade. It could have gone a bit further, and perhaps be more standout and memorable as a result, but it still explores these deadly waters with clever plotting and clinical precision, allowing us to feel outraged as a result of what we see, rather than be shown the outrage that we should feel. Subtly effective, and resoundingly watchable, it comes recommended.
On Region A-locked US Blu-ray the movie hits the decks at the same time as it is still playing in UK theatres – a big advantage for those blessed with region-free capabilities. The video and audio are indeed excellent, and we get a fantastic commentary from the real-life individuals that this story follows – Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson – so fans will definitely want to pick up this worthy purchase. Those interested in decent, true, political conspiracy thrillers should also consider this a welcome addition to your collection, and it makes quite a good (albeit less action-orientated) companion-piece to the thrilling Green Zone.
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Fair Game may not be the Bush administration version of All the President’s Men’s thrilling expose of the Watergate Affair, but it is still a very capable, and indeed remarkably timely, political conspiracy thriller; taking us on a personal journey to see the damage done to the lives of two individuals caught at the heart of the conspiracy, all the while setting it against the backdrop of the ongoing post-9/11 war on ‘terror’. With capable direction, excellent central performances, taut pacing and an engaging score, the end result is an entertaining and thought-provoking voyage which seeks to shed some more light on the truth behind the US actions over the last decade. It could have gone a bit further, and perhaps be more standout and memorable as a result, but it still explores these deadly waters with clever plotting and clinical precision, allowing us to feel outraged as a result of what we see, rather than be shown the outrage that we should feel. Subtly effective, and resoundingly watchable, it comes recommended.
On Region A-locked US Blu-ray the movie hits the decks at the same time as it is still playing in UK theatres – a big advantage for those blessed with region-free capabilities. The video and audio are indeed excellent, and we get a fantastic commentary from the real-life individuals that this story follows – Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson – so fans will definitely want to pick up this worthy purchase. Those interested in decent, true, political conspiracy thrillers should also consider this a welcome addition to your collection, and it makes quite a good (albeit less action-orientated) companion-piece to the thrilling Green Zone.
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