Fair Game

Summit Entertainment | Release Date: November 5, 2010

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 99 Ratings

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nutterjrAug 25, 2011

Two of the finest actors alive, a true story with a real political subplot would make a great film under the hands of Clooney (or others with strong political sensitivities). However Liman who mostly deals with Hollywood entertainment,Two of the finest actors alive, a true story with a real political subplot would make a great film under the hands of Clooney (or others with strong political sensitivities). However Liman who mostly deals with Hollywood entertainment, misses the spot and brings a film without nerve.… Expand

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jessof89Apr 7, 2011

I felt that the film had a lot to explain in a very little time scale, i would of felt more involved in the story if there would of been a proper explanation of what the purpose was in each of the countries instead of trying to guess whatI felt that the film had a lot to explain in a very little time scale, i would of felt more involved in the story if there would of been a proper explanation of what the purpose was in each of the countries instead of trying to guess what they were there for.
I did however like that they kept to the true story of what happened to Valerie which i felt was completely apauling on the governments behalf, it also showed me that the government only look out for themselves and not there people.
I did like it i just felt the story could of been explained better to get the audience more involved.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 24, 2010

You probably remember the story of exposed CIA agent Valerie Flame, but if you're like most of us, don't really know the details. This film sets up her career before the scandal, dissects how it happened and shows how it affected herYou probably remember the story of exposed CIA agent Valerie Flame, but if you're like most of us, don't really know the details. This film sets up her career before the scandal, dissects how it happened and shows how it affected her marriage. This is a straightforward political drama that unfolds with lots of dialogue, strong performances (Naomi Watts, Sean Penn) and mild outrage at the political machinations. Director Doug Liman keeps the camera moving and the pace taut, but it's not really suspenseful or grippingâ… Expand

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TonyDec 14, 2010

Fair Game tells a fascinating story and features a pair of stellar performances from Watts and Penn, but ultimately is not as successful as it could have been because of some horribly anticlimactic storytelling.

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BamaFalstaffMay 28, 2011

Going in the film knowing that the greatness of the movie begins after the lead character, Valerie Plame, is outed as a CIA agent, one feels an excited anticipation because the movie begins with great action sequences followed by greatGoing in the film knowing that the greatness of the movie begins after the lead character, Valerie Plame, is outed as a CIA agent, one feels an excited anticipation because the movie begins with great action sequences followed by great dramatic scenes. The setup is wonderfully executed, and shows promise of a fantastic picture. However, once the movie gets to the turning point of Plame's dealing with the leak, it greatly loses its steam and momentum. By the end of the picture, the batteries are completely dead save some great moments by Sean Penn.… Expand

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Compi24May 22, 2020

Director Doug Liman relates the true-to-life story of Valerie Plame to the big screen in "Fair Game," a mostly dry political horror story that occasionally brings some important subjects to the proverbial table for discussion. Simply beingDirector Doug Liman relates the true-to-life story of Valerie Plame to the big screen in "Fair Game," a mostly dry political horror story that occasionally brings some important subjects to the proverbial table for discussion. Simply being alive during the events depicted in the film helped quite a bit in terms of conjuring up enjoyment. "Oh, yeah, I remember hearing about this." "So that's what she and her husband were really going through? Yeesh." The investment was present, sure, but there was more work happening on my part than I'm typically used to. There's also something to be said for the differences in either half of this movie's running time. It takes a minute to get into the actual intrigue, but once you're there, it's all good stuff. Yell-y Sean Penn. Crying Naomi Watts. The works. The first half, however, suffers from a sluggish pace and a minutely evident lack of narrative direction. Again, though, once stuff eventually goes down, everything ends up just slightly above water.… Expand

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