Fair Play
Fair Play

Movie spotlight

Fair Play

2021
Movie
99 min
English

Sisters, freedom and Sasha, learn that when it comes to love, everything has a price...that's just Fair Play.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users72%
Director: Chloe DomontGenres: Thriller, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A newly engaged couple working at a hedge fund pushes their relationship to the brink when a coveted promotion at their firm threatens to reveal secrets and ignite ambition. As the pressures of the high-stakes world of finance mount, their once-solid bond begins to unravel, leading to suspicion, jealousy, and a dangerous game of power.

Critical Reception

Fair Play received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and exploration of power dynamics within relationships and the corporate world. Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, but the overall consensus highlighted its effectiveness as a steamy thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling exploration of ambition and its impact on relationships.

  • Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor deliver strong, captivating performances.

  • The film successfully builds tension and suspense throughout its narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's exploration of modern relationship dynamics within a corporate setting, with many finding the performances engaging and the story sufficiently thrilling. Some viewers noted that the plot felt familiar, but the execution and acting were often highlighted as strengths.

Fun Fact

The film was acquired by Netflix after its premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

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