Piège fatal

Original title: Reindeer Games

2000
12
1h 44m

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5.8/10

43K

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Charlize Theron and Ben Affleck in Piège fatal (2000)

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Dark Comedy Action Crime Holiday Thriller

After assuming his dead cell-mate's identity to get with the other man's girlfriend, an ex-convict finds himself a reluctant participant in a casino heist.After assuming his dead cell-mate's identity to get with the other man's girlfriend, an ex-convict finds himself a reluctant participant in a casino heist.After assuming his dead cell-mate's identity to get with the other man's girlfriend, an ex-convict finds himself a reluctant participant in a casino heist.

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

43K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

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Trivia
The film was cut by over twenty minutes before its original theatrical release date of December 1999 because of both a poor test screening and the MPAA's objections over the infamous dart torture scene. John Frankenheimer's preferred version was dark, gritty, and sexier. The film was released in Feburary 2000 in its shorter 104 minute version, which lost all of this, and the real essence of the story. Frankenheimer's original version was released a year later with the twenty minutes restored on DVD as his "Director's Cut".

Goofs
Monster throws a dart into the front of Rudy's shoulder, but in the next shot it is stuck in the back of his shoulder (shots of additional darts being thrown were cut from the final version so we never see this one land).

Quotes
Rudy Duncan: You're sending me into an Indian casino dressed as a COWBOY, thought this through entirely?
Pug: It was either that or a ballerina.

Alternate versions
There exists a workprint version that is much more graphic and extended, yet can only be found on the Internet. It starts with Charlize and Ben kissing each other. Ben throws her on the bed, and it cuts to him on top of her completely nude, her bare breasts are visible.

Connections
Featured in Reindeer Games: On Set (2000)

Soundtracks
Silver Bells
Written by Ray Evans (as Raymond Evans) and Jay Livingston
Published by Paramount Music Corp. (ASCAP)

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Featured review

8/10

Very Well Done Action Flick

This is one of the great actions flicks that is completely underrated on IMDb. Great plot twists, great acting, great actors, great story. This movie kept me enthralled the whole way. It was when Affleck still had his charisma from Good Will Hunting. Charlize Theron dazzles us with her smile and charm and Gary Sinise is sinister as the intimidating "older brother". My only complaint was there were one too many plot twists in the end. Otherwise, settle in for a smooth ride.

My favorite part of this movie are the prison sequences at the start and the final scenes. The prison sequence was very well done and Affleck is immediately identifiable as the likable car jacker. The final scenes are a great touch after the explosions, a nice touch to an enjoyable film. Sinise's fellow gang members are excellent as well, their intimidation tactics and craziness well transmitted to the screen.

See this movie around Christmas time. It may hold some more value.