Rounders
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YouTube TVPoker addict Mike McDermott knows the game inside out, but loses his money one night in a game to Russian-American gangster Teddy KGB. Promising his partner Jo he'll give up, he meets up with best friend Lester 'Worm' Murphy, just out of prison and owing lots of money to the wrong kind of people. McDermott becomes his co-guarantor and now there's only one way to raise the money, the pair have to get back into the game.
Who would love this
- ♥Fans of poker and the strategic elements of the game.
- ♥Viewers who appreciate character-driven dramas with morally complex individuals.
- ♥Those who enjoy neo-noir aesthetics and gritty urban settings.
- ♥Audiences looking for a film with sharp dialogue and strong performances.
Who might not
- ✗Viewers who prefer fast-paced action films with clear-cut heroes and villains.
- ✗Those who are not interested in gambling or the world of high-stakes poker.
- ✗Individuals who find films with a deliberate pace to be slow.
- ✗Some critics have noted that the film "cheerfully buys into compulsive gambling," which might be off-putting to some.
