Fair Play
Fair Play

Movie spotlight

Fair Play

2023
Movie
113 min
English

An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple's relationship to the brink, threatening to unravel not only their recent engagement but their lives.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users67%
Director: Chloe DomontGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A newly engaged couple's relationship is pushed to the brink when a promotion at their high-pressure hedge fund creates a rift between them. As ambition and paranoia grow, they must navigate the treacherous waters of corporate politics and their own desires. Secrets and lies begin to surface, threatening to unravel their bond and their careers.

Critical Reception

Fair Play received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and exploration of power dynamics in relationships and the corporate world. Some found the plot predictable, but many appreciated its sharp dialogue and timely themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and exploration of modern workplace and relationship anxieties.

  • Complimented for the compelling performances of its lead actors.

  • Noted for its sharp dialogue and stylish direction that effectively builds tension.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an engaging thriller with strong acting, though some felt the storyline was a bit predictable.

Fun Fact

Director Chloe Domont drew inspiration for the film from her own experiences working in the financial industry.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-chloe-domonts-fair-play-poignantly-tackles-gender-politics/ "Fair Play is an emotionally charged exploration of love, ambition, and gender dynamics. Chloe Domont thought...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Emily" (Phoebe Dynevor) and fiancé "Luke" (Alden Ehrenreich) are a typically happy, professional, couple, recently engage and well loved up. Gossip is going around the office that "Luke" is destined for a promotion that will mean loads mor...

Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

It’s amazing how one film can be predictable, implausible and preposterous all at the same time, but writer-director Chloe Domont’s debut feature manages to pull off this trifecta of lamentable attributes with remarkable ease. This alleged ...

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Fair Play continues to crank the tension higher and higher, with paranoia, fear, and betrayal exploding in a stressful and well-done finale.** I saw Fair Play at Sundance 2023 in a crowd of cinema enthusiasts, making the theater experi...