house of game be spell bind . it so nice to occasionally see film that be perfect ten . there be few movie i have see that can grip you so quickly . from the opening scene this movie just get you . i be try really hard not to give to much away to those who may not yet have see this but there will be a few spoiler so dont read anymore if you dont want to know . i would say house of game be not just a superb film but be the best movie about con artist i have ever see bar none . from the moment the movie be over it beg to be replay . lindsay crouse a margaret ford be simply perfection and from her mannerism to the inflection of her voice she get into the role immediately . joe mantegna be also wonderful . the dialogue in this movie have an unforced almost unscripted quality and these two people communicate a much in a look a they do with their voice . i also love the way the movie be film and in that grainy and surreal type of way and it fit perfectly and help make the film what it be . there be a few movie i have see and love that this remind me of include the grifter and the usual suspect but really and house of game be completely different in it way . margaret and mike be two of the most absorbing character i have see on the big screen and not only do they have screen chemistry that be strong and palpable from the moment they meet and but the buildup that start from the moment they set eye on each other be electrify . you know something go to happen but you have no idea what . and just when you think you have guess what the something be and you realize you haven not even scratch the surface . house of game be one of those movie that may be lump in to a certain genre of movie type but be essentially a movie about human nature . the character study be not just about the mind of the con artist but the victim as well . a the movie move along and we get to know more and more about the main character and we learn about them not just through what they say but how they say it . it be a great character study and be flawless in the way it speed to it conclusion . in closing and i would rank this positive and call it ( although not my absolute favorite film and pretty high on the list ) and most definitely outstanding and would go so far a to say it do rank a one of the best character study and contain some of the best twist i have ever see as well . although i love all type and genre of movie and when it come to movie of the human psyche and it really doesn not get much good then this . see this movie .