Brilliant!!!

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2018)

I never give 10s, this is my first but I fell totally, completely in love with Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom. If she is at TIFF this year I would love to give her a hug.
This movie had me from the opening. A brilliant young woman who is a great athlete and has a very demanding father suffers a serious ski accident. I had scoliosis surgery when I was 16 so I could identify with the young Molly who also recovered from scoliosis surgery.
The story is both entertaining and engrossing as Molly struggles to keep her life together while running a high stakes poker game. Idris Elba, Kevin Costner and the rest of the cast are also award worthy. Including Graham Green who is great in his role.
The cinematography, writing and directing are all brilliant. Maybe this movie just hit me at the right time but I enjoyed every moment.
TEN!!!!