Molly's Game (2017)
Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a high-stakes, international poker game.
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I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
I always look forward to anything Jessica chastain and Idris Elba do next and this film doesn't change that thought at all. These two work tremendous off each other making the conversations feel so really that it doesn't feel like a film most times even Kevin Costner was brilliant as mollys father. The directing was on point and the script was never boring or slowed down even with a 2 hour and 20 min runtime. If you liked films such as I'Tonya and the social network then this one will not disappoint
I didn't want to be the 1st of my friends to watch. I wasn't sure if I'd like it. I couldn't get my friends to watch to tell me if it's good. One day on Prime Day it was for sale for $4. I got it, wow was I surprised. This was a great movie, and i picked it up for $4!!!!
I had high hopes for this flick cause I'd heard a lot about the book and the plot. However, there wasn't too much focus on her setting up the games.. and even less on the players so they're unremarkable and you couldn't care less about them.Of course, since the movie is recent, we MUST have some misandric exchanges, right? Molly is having an argument with Matt Serra's character and he calls her on her BS.. and she does what most women do these days: tell the guy what to do. So he leaves and basically dismantles her game. She get depressed blames the misogynistic man.. oh poor girl. Later on, when she's meeting 2 blokes at the 4 seasons, she needs to make some condescending remarks.. of course, had it been reversed, the harpies would flip if a man were to be making misogynstic comments.. oh well..Let's not forget the annoying narration. Oh boy, it hindered the pace and it was unnecessary. And last but no least.. Jessica Chastain's cleavage. I think there were only a couple of scenes where she wasn't showing the twins. Guess they should've received top billing for such screen time.
Didnt know what to expect but sure glad we watched it. LOVED IT