Release Date: 9/7/2004 Original Release: 1998 Format: DVD Length: 121 minutes Rating:R (MPAA) Rating Reason: (Reason unavailable) UPC: 786936243635 Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) is a law student who has given up his true talent (and love), gambling, when he loses all of his money to Teddy KGB (John Malkovich in a hilarious role). Months later, when his friend Worm (Edward Norton) gets out of jail and is on a strict deadline to repay a $15,000 debt to Teddy, he must decide whether or not to help his friend, threatening his student status and relationship with his girlfriend (Gretchen Mol). Tightly written, beautifully photographed by the brilliant Jean-Yves Escoffier, and well-played all across the board (particularly by Norton), this is a work of slick, enjoyable entertainment.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Behind the Scenes Tips From Champion Poker Players Audio Commentary: 1. John Dahl - Director, David Levin - Screenwriter, Brian Koppelman - Screenwriter, Edward Norton - Star 2. Professional Poker Players Interactive Features: Interactive Games: 1. Heads Up Texas Hold 'Em 2. How To Play Poker
What stuck with me in watching this? In "Confessions of a Winning Poker Player," Jack King said, "Few players recall big pots they have won, strange as it seems, but every player can remember with... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on April 6, 2007
Reviewed by: Andy
Pretty good vehicle for, at the time, rising stars Matt Damon and Edward Norton. Both show the great talent they have. The film doesn't attempt greatness, but it is pretty enjoyable. John Malkovich... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on April 6, 2007
