DVD Review - Game 6

This interesting little film is directed by Michael Hoffman and written by Don DeLillo. It takes place in 1986 when the NY Mets and Boston Red Sox were playing against each other during the World Series. All of the action takes place on the day of Game 6.

Nicky Rogan (Michael Keaton) is a playwright who needs a break. His latest play is due to open that night and he is quite nervous about it. And so he should be. There is a mysterious critic known as Steven Schwimmer (Robert Downey, Jr.) who has a habit of tearing plays to pieces. In addition to this, Nicky is going through a bitter divorce and has to deal with his teenage daughter and his elderly father. But Nicky is also a rabid Red Sox fan and that all important game seems to be more on his mind than his opening night – so much so that he misses the premiere of his play.

Both Keaton and Downey, Jr. are very good in their roles as is Griffin Dunne as Nicky’s friend Elliott Litvak. Hoffman does a good job of directing his actors. The dialogue is very witty but there is not a whole lot to the plot. This is a quirky small film that got lost in the shuffle. And while there aren't any major revelations here I must say I did enjoy it for what it was.