Delightfully intriguing bio-pic with excellent acting

Rating: 7/10 (7 February 2018)

Jessica Chastain's performance in Molly's game has once again solidified her as a very solid actress. I genuinely enjoyed and related to her presence throughout the film in the way that she portrays the character of Molly Bloom. Chastain was able to show so many sides to the character, while wearing a sort of facade from the beginning of the filma nd allowing audiences to slowly peel back and unveil her characters until we really get an in depth look at her childhood and the events and relationships that made her what she is today.
Along with Jessica Chastain's brilliant performance which was amazing we also got a very powerful performance from Idris Elba's Charlie Jeffery who showed so many dimensions as character, from loving father to stern lawyer.
What I really liked about Molly's game is the way in which it told the story in such an intriguing but light way, while the subject matter is somewhat of a more serious one the film panders to the entertainment aspect of gambling and that really added to the narrative flow. Making it a lot more accessible and intriguing but also a lot more entertaining
While Molly's game isn't groundbreaking in the sense of dealing with deep or sophisticated subject matters, it told a good story, had great acting and brilliant pacing. While, also dealing with the psychology of such a character of Molly Bloom and her interpersonal relationships adding a much needed layer of icing atop the cake. A perfect example of a well told story, told in a way that services the theme and adds value to the film.