Redford's best

Rating: 8/10 (26 September 2012)

Robert Redford masterfully directs this tale of rigged games show 21. John Turturro is perfectly cast as the know-all Jew who is beaten by Ralph Fiennes. What happens after words and the investigation of the television show form the core of the movie. The story is very involving and the lines are witty. The acting is pretty competent and the movie never drags even though it is more than two hours long. This was nominated for the Best Picture along with Forrest Gump, Shawshank Redemption and though not in the same class as those it holds its own prett nicely even after nearly twenty years. 4 out of 5 for this intriguing and interesting tale of fixed game shows and quirky contestants. Take a bow Mr. Redford.