Very Good Movie. Superb Acting. Go and See it.

Rating: 8/10 (10 March 2006)

I watched this movie not expecting much at all... I was 'really' surprised - this movie is actually 'very' good, and well worth seeing in the cinema.
I normally hate sports movies (they are all normally cheesy, predictable and quite frankly boring) - This one however, is a whole different kettle of fish - Don't prejudge it and put it in the same basket as those other films.
It is a completely refreshing, original and watchable film. There is not actually much sport in the movie (so don't worry if you don't like sports movies - You will still enjoy this - I hate sports movies, but I liked this one). Instead the film shows the complex relationship between the various characters and the highs and lows that sports gambling can bring.
The only negative for me was that the film didn't explain sports gambling at all - which perhaps it needed to, given that it is about Sports gambling. It was also a little too long...
On the whole it was a very clever movie, with some brilliant acting performances - If you are a proper film fan - you will really appreciate this film. I think the film owes a lot to the main actors though - without their uplifting performances, this film probably wouldn't have been anywhere near as good or convincing.
Pacino in this is at his all time best - Superb performance...
McConaughey and Russo also don't disappoint, and all characters work well together and play off each other.
The film will definitely keep you engaged, and has a few interesting twists and turns too...
Surprising how a film based on Sports gambling can be so entertaining and interesting.
The average user rating on this website for this film doesn't do this film justice. It is a very good film - You should go and see it. I would give it 8/10.