Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Such an amazingly enjoyable film, hysterical, funny - just outright hilarious. Worth watching!!

Today's comedy has degenerated to f-bombs and sex jokes over intelligent writing, puns, and situations. Gone are the days of My Cousin Vinny, Airplane, The Pink Panther, etc. Now it is a world of clueless writers who have no sense of humor past the terrible f-bomb routine. Look at how much idiotic moments are spent between the two characters discussing an affair - and which celebrity it was - it was a waste of writing and time on the screen. The premise was interesting, but the direction, script and acting could not take it to the level of comedy that this could have been. Rachel McAdams is the only reason it was not rated even lower. This is for the low-brow who likes Will Farrell, Seth Rogan, or Melissa McCarthy - the folks who have one f-bomb joke and have lived on it forever.

A fresh, funny & frivolous comedy that turned out way better than I expected it to be, Game Night keeps swinging from serious to ridiculous without ever losing its lighthearted vibe and benefits a lot from the jolly characters who are wonderfully brought to life by its cheerful ensemble.The story of Game Night follows a group of friends who meet regularly for game nights. Things take an unexpected turn one night when their role-playing mystery game that was arranged by the shady brother of one of them turns into a real-life scenario when he is kidnapped for real by burglars.Directed by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, the film at first looks like a recipe for disaster but as plot progresses, it gets better, funnier & more engaging. The sense of fun isn't lost even when things take a serious turn and the directing duo do a neat job at pacing the narrative and keeping things light & breezy.Dialogues are sharp & witty, the entire ensemble does feel like a single unit, and the twists & turns are at times predictable while other times surprising. Editing is a major plus, unfolding the drama at a swift pace while trimming down whatever it can do without. And its synth score adds an energetic beat of its own to the mix.Coming to the performances, Game Night packs a reliable cast in Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Jesse Plemons & others. And although everyone chips in with excellent inputs and seems to be having fun, the one who leaves the most lasting impression is McAdams who brings a certain oomph to her character that makes her moments even more fascinating.On an overall scale, Game Night is a smartly scripted, skilfully directed, brilliantly acted & cleverly humoured comedy that promises a good time and delivers it in sufficient doses. A genuine delight that's well aware of its strengths & limitations and knows when & where to draw the line, Game Night is an unexpected surprise of the year that's definitely worth a shot and is best enjoyed with friends & family.

***** SPOILER ALERT *****I LOVED this movie! It was another throwback from the 80s - 90s movies that wasn't all about educating society or enlightening them to whatever (fill-in-the-blank) issue educating us to whatever Hollywood's most recent "cause" is, but simply entertains. The actors fit their parts perfectly. The storyline is riddled with so many holes, you could squeeze through them, but I didn't care because I was too busy laughing at the truly non-gross-out humor we so rarely get to see these days. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams (as Max and Annie respectively) were seriously challenged as the best actors in the movie by the entire rest of the cast, including a cameo at the end by Michael C. Hall (Dexter). Lamorne Morris (New Girl) and Kylie Bunbury played the very funny couple who spend most of the movie discussing a one-night stand she had with a Hollywood celebrity (or she thought) before they were married, and Billy Magnussen (Into the Woods) and Sharon Horgan play the hilariously mismatched couple, Ryan and Sarah whose main humor is his total ignorance about everything and her rolling eyes at how stupid he is. Then there was a surprising turn by Kyle Chandler who plays Max's wealthy brother, Brooks, and Annie's creepy next door neighbor, Gary, who coincidentally is played by Jesse Plemons - both Chandler and Plemons starred in the great TV show, Friday Night Lights together. This group has serious chemistry all together, including the small part Michael C. Hall has.As a comedy, I would probably peg it as somewhat slap-stick. But if you just sit back and just watch it as it is, without thinking too hard about it, you cannot help but laugh at the genuinely funny things that kept happening as the story progressed. It actually reminded me a little bit of Saturday Night Live in it's early days, before it became a political mouthpiece. There was continuous chatter between the characters, no matter how serious the situations they were dealing with, which made it even funnier. I suspect this is another movie that the regular folks like me will love. The artsy-fartsy folks will be scratching their heads wondering what the heck just hit them. To say Jason Bateman, so excellent in the Netflix show Ozark, has serious comedic flare is an understatement. Having seen Rachel McAdams in other comedies, this was a lark for her. If you can put aside your need for total reality for one night and just sit back and let it flow over you, you will love this movie. I wish they made MORE like this today! I gave it 8 Stars because it's not a great movie, but it's a FUN movie. It's entertainment of the purest form. At nobody's or group's expense. It pretty much sends up all stereotypes, and is an offend-free movie. Highly recommended. The best time I've spent watching a movie in a while! Rent it and watch it. So NOT a waste of time.