Games People Play (2004)

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Director:

James Ronald Whitney

Writer:

James Ronald Whitney (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Reality-TV

Tagline:

Just how far will people go for Fame and Fortune?

Plot:

In the style of many reality shows, six people (three men and three women) vie for a cash prize of $10,000 by performing risqué stunts and offering up scintillating confessionals on camera. |

Plot Keywords:

Sex | Female Nudity | Male Frontal Nudity | Nudity | New York

Cast

Joshua Coleman	...	Keith
Dani Marco	...	Chloe
David Maynard
Scott Ryan
Sarah Smith
Elisha Wilson		(as Elisha Imani Wilson)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dr. Gilda Carle	...	Herself
Jim Caruso	...	Himself
Hans Christianson	...	Supporting cast
Keith Collins	...	Keith
Brian Arthur Cox	...	Himself
Heidi Kristoffer	...	Herself
Suzy McCoppin	...	Herself
Chris Mimikos	...	Himself
Nadia Owusu	...	Nadja
Chloe Reynolds	...	Herself
Tamora Torrence	...	Herself
James Ronald Whitney	...	Games Host

Also Known As:

Games People Play: New York (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

USA:97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Fire Island Films

Movie Connections:

Followed by Games People Play: Hollywood (2004)

Shock-doc with benefits

James Ronald Whitney wastes no time in telling the audience that this film is a pitch for a possible game show, a game show that must be watched after the kids have been put to bed. Full-frontal nudity, a boatload of it, is the least surprising thing about the film. We are first made privy to the auditions for the film, which turn out to be very interesting in themselves. The entire film was shot in 72 hours, which is why the raw feel to its production is forgivable. If anything, it actually enhances the experience of watching it and lends some credibility to the film.

The question the film asks the audience directly is: What would people do to win $10,000? While that amount is minuscule compared to the grand prizes awarded on other shows, it will no doubt be higher if the show is picked up by a network. Once the foundation for the film is in place, 90 minutes of adult pranks, voyeurism and stunning confessionals follow. Where most "reality" shows are inflated and overly self-conscious, Whitney's film does not claim to be something it's not and it makes no apologies for its content. It has a rare kind of integrity to it and ultimately, the viewer is rewarded with a satisfying ending, one that has you secretly craving a little more.