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04-06-2008, 04:08 PM
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Starring: Jim Sturgess, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth
Directed By: Robert Luketic
Released By: Columbia Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 03/28/2008
Synopsis:
Ben Campbell may be shy, but his wallflower reputation betrays his inner brilliance. As smart as Ben may be, however, if he can't pay his tuition he'll be kicked out of M.I.T. Fortunately, the answer to all of Ben's problems is right there in the cards. Recruited to join a team of extremely gifted students who have used their mastery of numbers to beat the odds at blackjack, Ben procures a fake identity in order to join the casino scammers and their brilliant leader - eccentric math professor and stats genius Micky Rosa - in some highly profitable weekend excursions to Las Vegas. Counting cards isn't illegal, and by using a complex series of signals this team has cracked the code. Of course it doesn't take long for Ben to become seduced by the glamorous Las Vegas lifestyle, and the attention afforded to him by his sexy teammate Jill Taylor finds him pushing his luck to the absolute limits. Cole Williams, the Sin City security chief, catches on to the group and makes it his mission to expose their lucrative blackjack scam.
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Review:
For me lately it's been one good movie after another. This movie didn't let me down in the least bit, I really enjoyed it. The film was tough, cocky, sexy, and funny. You have a good time watching the hot scenes of Las Vegas and everything that goes on with the group of students. The plot was exciting and had a twist I definitely wasn't expecting. The only downside for me was the length of the movie; it was about two hours and fifteen minutes. Not a good movie to watch late at night or you won't pick up a lot of the techniques they use. It's worth the $8 to see it in theaters, but definitely rent it on DVD if you're not a theater kind of person.
Critics Rating: 5/10
My Rating: 8/10
Starring: Jim Sturgess, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth
Directed By: Robert Luketic
Released By: Columbia Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 03/28/2008
Synopsis:
Ben Campbell may be shy, but his wallflower reputation betrays his inner brilliance. As smart as Ben may be, however, if he can't pay his tuition he'll be kicked out of M.I.T. Fortunately, the answer to all of Ben's problems is right there in the cards. Recruited to join a team of extremely gifted students who have used their mastery of numbers to beat the odds at blackjack, Ben procures a fake identity in order to join the casino scammers and their brilliant leader - eccentric math professor and stats genius Micky Rosa - in some highly profitable weekend excursions to Las Vegas. Counting cards isn't illegal, and by using a complex series of signals this team has cracked the code. Of course it doesn't take long for Ben to become seduced by the glamorous Las Vegas lifestyle, and the attention afforded to him by his sexy teammate Jill Taylor finds him pushing his luck to the absolute limits. Cole Williams, the Sin City security chief, catches on to the group and makes it his mission to expose their lucrative blackjack scam.
[from MovieFone.com (http://moviephone.com)]
Review:
For me lately it's been one good movie after another. This movie didn't let me down in the least bit, I really enjoyed it. The film was tough, cocky, sexy, and funny. You have a good time watching the hot scenes of Las Vegas and everything that goes on with the group of students. The plot was exciting and had a twist I definitely wasn't expecting. The only downside for me was the length of the movie; it was about two hours and fifteen minutes. Not a good movie to watch late at night or you won't pick up a lot of the techniques they use. It's worth the $8 to see it in theaters, but definitely rent it on DVD if you're not a theater kind of person.
Critics Rating: 5/10
My Rating: 8/10