𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Genre: Action | Thriller | Espionage
Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Mel Gibson, Jason Isaacs, Katie Cassidy, Adan Canto
Directed by: Grant S. Johnson
Produced by: Saban Films
Plot Summary (imagined):
Agent Game follows Harris (Dermot Mulroney), a career CIA operative who becomes a target after being framed in a covert rendition gone wrong. Hunted by his own agency and a deadly team of contracted agents led by Olivia (Katie Cassidy) and Kavinsky (Adan Canto), Harris must uncover who set him up — and why.
Meanwhile, a mysterious government figure named Olson (Mel Gibson) pulls the strings from the shadows, manipulating pawns on both sides in a high-stakes operation that blurs the line between patriotism and betrayal.
Tone & Direction:
Director Grant S. Johnson leans into a classic spy-thriller aesthetic, with backroom deals, double-crosses, and intense shootouts in dimly lit warehouses and foreign embassies. The pacing is steady but rarely explosive, favoring suspense over spectacle.
Visually, the film feels like a cross between Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Bourne Identity, but without the big-budget polish.
Performances:
Dermot Mulroney is solid, if understated, as the worn-down agent trying to clear his name.
Mel Gibson brings a sinister coolness as the manipulative puppet master, delivering cryptic lines with an unsettling grin.
Katie Cassidy brings sleek, confident energy, adding modern edge to the tactical team.
Jason Isaacs, though underused, offers a brief but compelling performance that adds tension and credibility to the plot.
Action & Suspense:
The film delivers competent, gritty action — tactical shootouts, hallway knife fights, and rooftop foot chases — but it’s the moral ambiguity that creates the most tension. Who’s really in control? Who’s telling the truth?
A mid-film interrogation scene and a final twist involving a drone strike gone wrong inject much-needed intensity, though the ending may leave viewers wanting a little more punch.
Themes & Takeaway:
Agent Game touches on government corruption, loyalty, and the cost of playing “the game” in modern intelligence. While the plot can be convoluted, it offers a satisfying message about the expendability of agents in a system that no longer plays by the rules.
🎯 Verdict: 3/5 – A decent, if familiar, spy thriller with solid performances and enough tension to keep things moving. Not a game-changer, but worth a watch for fans of morally murky espionage stories.
