Great movie and Sorkin 101

Rating: 8/10 (22 October 2018)

Why fix what isnt broken?
This a very entertaining movie, told in a great way by one of the industries' top writers (also his debut as a Director). The fable behind it is a classic one - ambition and fame, fueled by Hollywood's bad side make an otherwise beloved "character" deviate from her previously strong moral compass.
But the way the real story how Molly Bloom ended up organising and running the world's most exclusive poker game is much richer than that - namely it dwelves a lot into how you can come back from your falls and how sometimes maintaing appearances is the most important thing
The style of going back and forth in time (from flashback to present day in a single room almost) is not new (see the Social Network written by Sorkin as well, directed by Fincher) but works brilliantly here.
Jessica Chastain - not sure if her acting is that good, or if she was just amazingly casted as Molly Bloom here. One of the most believable interpretation of a real person I have seen in a while. Very good casting. Idris Elba puts on also a strong performance with strong dialogue. Not that that comes as a surprise.
Overall a very entertaining movie, fast paced and that really gets you pumped to see where Moly Bloom will end up.