What’s the worst that could happen when a group of mild-mannered adults agree to play a game?
Game nights can be hit or miss affairs. The outcome is usually less dependent on the game itself and more reliant on the willingness of the participants to cut loose. If you have a great group of people around you who want to get lost in mindless fun you’re in for a great night, but if even one person is on the fence the whole evening can end in disaster. That is, unless you start to think way (way) outside the box.
The new film Game Night aims to do just that. Starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, the comedy finds a group of adult friends caught up in one of the wildest game nights ever committed to screen. You can view the film’s first trailer above.
The official synopsis for Game Night reads:
Bateman and McAdams star as Max and Annie, whose weekly couples game night gets kicked up a notch when Max’s charismatic brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler), arranges a murder mystery party, complete with fake thugs and faux federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it’s all part of the game…right? But as the six uber-competitive gamers set out to solve the case and win, they begin to discover that neither this “game”—nor Brooks—are what they seem to be. Over the course of one chaotic night, the friends find themselves increasingly in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn. With no rules, no points, and no idea who all the players are, this could turn out to be the most fun they’ve ever had…or game over.
Warner Bros. will release Game Night in theaters everywhere March 2, 2018. Why we’re seeing trailers for films that will not be out for nearly five months is beyond me, especially where comedies are concerned, but — here we are.
