Fair Play
Fair Play
Hot off the heels of their new engagement, thriving New York couple Emily and Luke can't get enough of each other. When a coveted promotion at a cutthroat financial firm arises, supportive exchanges between the lovers begin to sour into something more sinister. As the power dynamics irrevocably shift in their relationship, Luke and Emily must face the true price of success and the unnerving limits of ambition.
rg9400 reviewedNovember 1, 2024
This movie is not playful nor bottled into a single setting nor is it particularly erotic. However, it examines power dynamics in a relationship, all centered around a high stakes job. It takes a bit to get going, but when it gets going, it is viscous as it builds up a sense of foreboding as the insidious and subtle incisions spiral into downright terror. Set against in what seems like either a hedge fund or a prop shop, capturing the high octane environment, the pressure, and the toxicity, throwing a couple into the mix and watching their relationship careen wildly across the screen. Alden Ehrenreich builds off his performance in Oppenheimer with an excellent portrayal of a type of character that sorely is missing examination in media, but the real star performance is Phoebe Dynevor whose anxiety is palpable with every movement. This is a stressful and deeply unpleasant movie, but an important one, and I do think if you enjoy examinations of power dynamics in relationships, you should watch this.