Fair Game was in no way a terrible movie, but with a scattered storyline and somewhat caricature-like performances by both leads, it failed to connect as it should have.

This isn't a message movie, per se, but a strong point of view comes through regardless: In the battle of principles vs. politics, politics always win.

Although the outline of this story is well known, Fair Game gives it dramatic shape and teases out the moral problems raised.

The viewer exits the film troubled, but not outraged—which is how we should feel after learning about our government lying to us.