Nemesis Game
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Nemesis Game is a film directed and written by Jesse Warn. This New Zealand
movie, called Paper, Scissors, Stone in Canada
, is a mystery
- thriller involving complex riddle
s.
Tagline : "The only thing more terrifying than playing it...is winning."
), a college student who, along with comic book store owner named Vern (played by Adrian Paul
), spend their time solving riddles. The movie takes a twist when the riddles lead to the death of her friend Jeremy (played by Jay Baruchel
), leaving Sara to fear whether she is someone else's game.
Awards:
Nominations:
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Some Riddles From The Movie
What demands an answer, yet asks no question?
When is a door not a door?
What eats to live, but never drinks?
What has keys, but no lock, space but no room,
you can enter, but never go in?
What has rivers, but no water, forests but
no trees, cities but no buildings?
A man is running late for work one day,
in his rush he forgets to grab his umbrella
and raincoat, But he still manages not
to get wet. How?
What do the poor have, that the rich want
and GOD fears?
What does a spider weave, that has no
eyes and yet can see?
An unopened package explains a man's death
(how?)
A woman had two sons who were born on the same
hour, of the same day, of the same year, but they are
not twins. (how?)
A barrel of water weighs 20 lbs., what must you add
to it to make it weigh 12 lbs.?
What breaks but does not fall, what falls but does not break
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
movie, called Paper, Scissors, Stone in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, is a mystery
Mystery fiction
Mystery fiction is a loosely-defined term.1.It is often used as a synonym for detective fiction or crime fiction— in other words a novel or short story in which a detective investigates and solves a crime mystery. Sometimes mystery books are nonfiction...
- thriller involving complex riddle
Riddle
A riddle is a statement or question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved. Riddles are of two types: enigmas, which are problems generally expressed in metaphorical or allegorical language that require ingenuity and careful thinking for their solution, and...
s.
Tagline : "The only thing more terrifying than playing it...is winning."
Plot summary
The main character of the movie is Sara Novak (played by Carly PopeCarly Pope
-Early life:Pope was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an older brother, Kris, also an actor, and a younger brother, Alexander. She began acting during her high school years in Vancouver where she appeared in stage classics such as The Odd Couple, playing Mickey, and A Midsummer...
), a college student who, along with comic book store owner named Vern (played by Adrian Paul
Adrian Paul
Adrian Paul Hewett , better known as Adrian Paul, is an actor best known for his role on the television series Highlander: The Series as Duncan MacLeod. In 1997, he founded The Peace Fund charitable organization.-Early life:...
), spend their time solving riddles. The movie takes a twist when the riddles lead to the death of her friend Jeremy (played by Jay Baruchel
Jay Baruchel
Jonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in supporting roles in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, as well as starring in films like She's Out of My League, The Trotsky,...
), leaving Sara to fear whether she is someone else's game.
Cast
- Carly PopeCarly Pope-Early life:Pope was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an older brother, Kris, also an actor, and a younger brother, Alexander. She began acting during her high school years in Vancouver where she appeared in stage classics such as The Odd Couple, playing Mickey, and A Midsummer...
... Sara Novak - Ian McShaneIan McShaneIan David McShane is an English actor, director, producer, voice artist, and comedian.Despite appearing in numerous films, McShane is best known for his television roles, particularly the BBC's Lovejoy and HBO's Western drama Deadwood...
... Jeff Novak - Adrian PaulAdrian PaulAdrian Paul Hewett , better known as Adrian Paul, is an actor best known for his role on the television series Highlander: The Series as Duncan MacLeod. In 1997, he founded The Peace Fund charitable organization.-Early life:...
... Vern - Rena OwenRena OwenRena Owen is a New Zealand actress in film, theatre and television. She is of Maori, Torres Strait Islander and Pakeha descent. Owen is most well known in the lead role of Beth in the cult classic movie Once Were Warriors directed by Lee Tamahori...
... Emily Gray - Brendan FehrBrendan FehrBrendan Jacob Joel Fehr is a Canadian actor. He portrayed Michael Guerin on the WB television series Roswell and Laboratory Tech Dan Cooper in CSI: Miami.-Early life:...
... Dennis Reveni - Jay BaruchelJay BaruchelJonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel is a Canadian actor. He has had a successful career in comedy films, and has appeared in supporting roles in such box office successes as Million Dollar Baby, Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder, as well as starring in films like She's Out of My League, The Trotsky,...
... Jeremy Curran - Vanessa Guy ... Marie
- Eve Crawford ... Lea
- Richard FitzpatrickRichard FitzPatrickGeneral Richard FitzPatrick , styled The Honourable from birth, was an Anglo-Irish soldier, wit, poet, Whig politician and ‘sworn brother’ of the illustrious statesman of Charles James Fox...
... Tom - Ron PardoRon PardoRon Pardo is a Canadian actor, voice artist and impressionist, known for playing a wide variety of characters on the television show History Bites.-Life and Career:...
... News Anchor #1 - Tony MunchTony MunchTony Munch is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles in Land of the Dead as Anchor and in the films Cube Zero, Shoot 'Em Up and .45.-Filmography:*Red Coat Justice as Cobb...
... Bearded Man - Michael KinneyMichael KinneyMichael Kinney is a Canadian actor, with a recurring minor role as Coach Armstrong on Degrassi: The Next Generation....
... Doctor - Philip WilliamsPhilip WilliamsPhillip Williams was a decorated Captain of the United States Navy and one-time military Governor of the United States Virgin Islands....
... Police MC - Victor A. Young ... Professor (as Victor Young)
Awards and nominations
2003 - New Zealand Film AwardsAwards:
- Makeup - Barbara Barkey
- Design - Peter Cosco
- Editing - Bruce Lange
- Cinematography - Aaron Morton
Nominations:
- Best Film
- Best Contribution to a Soundtrack - Frank Ilfman
- Best Costume Design - Shelley Mansell
- Best Director - Jesse Warn
- Best Screenplay - Jesse Warn
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Some Riddles From The Movie
What demands an answer, yet asks no question?
When is a door not a door?
What eats to live, but never drinks?
What has keys, but no lock, space but no room,
you can enter, but never go in?
What has rivers, but no water, forests but
no trees, cities but no buildings?
A man is running late for work one day,
in his rush he forgets to grab his umbrella
and raincoat, But he still manages not
to get wet. How?
What do the poor have, that the rich want
and GOD fears?
What does a spider weave, that has no
eyes and yet can see?
An unopened package explains a man's death
(how?)
A woman had two sons who were born on the same
hour, of the same day, of the same year, but they are
not twins. (how?)
A barrel of water weighs 20 lbs., what must you add
to it to make it weigh 12 lbs.?
What breaks but does not fall, what falls but does not break