Reindeer Games

Rudy Duncan is released from prison after serving time for a robbery. He plans to reunite with his girlfriend, Ashley, and his estranged brother, Nick. However, upon arrival, Rudy discovers that Nick is dead and that he's been mistaken for his brother by a group of criminals planning a heist. Rudy is forced to go along with the plan, hoping to survive the dangerous situation and possibly escape with his life.

Reindeer Games received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and predictable. While some praised the performances of the cast, particularly Gary Sinise, many felt the film suffered from a weak script and an uninspired direction.

• The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.

• Performances are adequate, but cannot save the weak script.

• Direction by John Frankenheimer is uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the plot to be confusing and the twists unsurvivable. Some viewers enjoyed the action sequences and the performances, but the overall consensus suggests it failed to live up to its potential.

Charlize Theron's character, Ashley, was originally written as a man, but the role was rewritten for her after director John Frankenheimer saw her audition.