Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
Acting
Bateman and McAdams' competitive couple chemistry is chef's kiss.
Writing
Jokes land while plot keeps twisting—rare combo.
Editing
One-take chase sequence deserves your full attention.
Director
John Francis Daley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Directors Daley and Goldstein used their own game night experiences, including the running gag of neighbors who won't leave.
The one-take chase was achieved practically with hidden cuts, not CGI—Jesse Plemons' deadpan reaction to the crash is genuine.
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