Pacino is back in fine form and has brought McConaughey with him!

Rating: 10/10 (9 October 2005)

This is a fantastic movie. Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey make an excellent team, and Rene Russo, always a classy actress, adds to the chemistry. The film is a thriller of a different ilk, and manages to raise blood pressure without ghosts, axe murderers, or scary music. There is tension everywhere here, and it builds with little relief to almost unbearable heights. Pacino's razor sharp wit is timed perfectly for unexpected laughs, and he even throws in some analytical observations about gambling that hit the mark every time. Loved it! Seeing these guys together again in more films would be a treat. Made the price of the ticket more than worthwhile.