Game Night
dir. John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein · 2018
Max and Annie's game night takes an unexpected turn when Brooks, Max's charismatic brother, arrives with a flashy car and a story that reignites Max's insecurities. As the night spirals into a chaotic mix of mistaken identities and escalating stakes, the couple must navigate their friendships and their own relationship dynamics. Watching this film feels like a rollercoaster of laughter and tension, where every twist keeps you guessing and engaged.
Married competitive gamer couple Max and Annie are trying to have a child, but their attempts are unsuccessful due to Max's stress surrounding his feelings of inadequacy when compared to his successful, attractive brother Brooks. During Max and Annie's routine weekend game night with their friends Ryan, and married couple Kevin and Michelle, Brooks shows up Max by arriving in a Corvette Stingray (Max's dream car) and sharing an embarrassing childhood story about Max. Brooks offers to host the next game night at a house he's renting while he's in town. Meanwhile, Max and Annie are trying to keep their game nights secret from their neighbor Gary, an awkward police officer after his divorce from their friend Debbie..
