Hollywood ruins a good story

Rating: 4/10 (19 October 2009)

When I watched this movie for the first time I knew it was based on a true story but after watching it I had a strong feeling that the movie makers didn't follow the story very closely, I somehow felt cheated. Therefore I just had to get the book and read it. Well I was right, the movie is far off.
Sadly to say there is almost nothing in the movie accurate. However, what probably annoyed me the most is that one of the keys to play a system like they do is to never ever make a counting mistake at the table. Yet in the movie it doesn't seam that any of the characters, except the main character can keep good count. In reality, all of the team members counted perfectly and practiced this skill every day.
I don't understand why they couldn't stick closer to the true story and I think it would have made a much better movie.
I therefore highly recommend that anyone interesting in blackjack or gambling should read the book.