Every David Fincher Movie, Ranked
One of the most critically acclaimed film directors of the past three decades, David Fincher has made 11 features to date—each written by a different screenwriter. With his latest film, the Oscar hopeful Mank, soon to launch on Netflix, we are taking the opportunity to rank all of the director's films from worst to best according to their Metascores, which reflect the critical consensus for each film.
Released in 1997, Fincher's third film tells the unpredictable story of a wealthy man (Michael Douglas) given an unusual gift by his brother (Sean Penn) for his 48th birthday: a real-life game which could have long-lasting repercussions for his business, his fortune, and—perhaps—his life. Neither a box office hit nor terrifically reviewed at the time, The Game has nevertheless attracted a following for its twisty and entertaining story.
“An intensely exciting puzzle-gimmick thriller, the kind of movie that lets you know from the start that it's slyly aware of its own absurdity.” —Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly