Review: Documentary 'A Dangerous Game' Takes On Golf And Donald Trump
As far as cinematic careers go, director Anthony Baxter has certainly carved out a curious niche. His debut documentary, "You've Been Trumped," chronicled the promises made and rules broken as Donald Trump endeavored to build a world-class golf course on a pristine and environmentally diverse piece of Scotland shoreline. Now, a few years on from that film, Baster returns with Trump in his sights again for "A Dangerous Game." Baxter is clearly angry about the real estate tycoon's arrogance and the politicians in Scotland's parliament who cater to his whims. However, the filmmaker's fury is often unfocused and the documentary swings wildly in a bunch of directions but rarely lands any crucial punches.
You won't need to have seen 'Trumped' (I haven't) to dive into "A Dangerous Game," as you're given the basics of what you need to know, with the scope of 'Dangerous Game' expanding to allow the film stand up on its own. While Trump is part of the focus again...