Film Review – Fair Play

Television director Chloe Domont makes her feature debut with “Fair Play,” and it’s a doozy at times. It’s a look at a couple experiencing a seismic change in their secret relationship, with these hedge fund firm employees taking a direct shot to their mutual trust and attraction when the balance of power is destroyed, leaving them to deal with a situation both are unprepared for. At its best, “Fair Play” is an unusual slow-burn viewing experience, with its examination of workplace gamesmanship and domestic animosity finding ways to slip under the skin, making for a riveting sit. Domont (who also scripts) offers a sharp understanding of gender tension and she crafts an intense picture up until the last 15 minutes of the movie. Suddenly, the writing shows in the worst way, but a bum ending doesn’t deflate the endeavor, which examines psychological poisoning brilliantly, working right to the core of humiliation. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com