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Rounders (1998) 7.3
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Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 277 user | 122 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A young man is a reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks. Director:John Dahl |
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A young man is a reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
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You've got to play the hand you're dealt. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive strong language, some sexuality and brief drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
11 September 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Vida É Um Jogo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£188,946 (UK) (20 November 1998)Gross:
£188,946 (UK) (20 November 1998)Company Credits
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Mike McDermott: Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.
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Written by Joan Jett & Desmond Child
Performed by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Courtesy of Blackheart Records
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Trivia
Matt Damon and Edward Norton played the $10,000 buy-in Texas Hold 'Em championship event at the 1998 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. During the first of four days, Matt Damon had pocket Kings and was knocked out by former world champion and poker legend Doyle Brunson who held pocket Aces. See more »Goofs
When Worm is waiting for Mike outside Mike's apartment, stickers on the window say "NO ENUS" with both words centered. "ENUS" should have been shifted to the right, as the original word "MENUS" would probably have been centered when the letters were originally applied. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mike McDermott: Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.
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"I Hate Myself For Loving You"Written by Joan Jett & Desmond Child
Performed by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Courtesy of Blackheart Records
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There is a lot of good stuff in this film. You have a great story, an excellent cast, excellent directing, and a couple great games of poker.
When I first heard about this film, I was a bit skeptical. It's a game about poker, how exciting can it be? The fact that Edward Norton was in the film was the prime reason I wanted to see "Rounders". After seeing the film, I couldn't believe how much I liked it. The film flows very well from start to finish and you can't wait to see what happens in the next scene. Also, the film is filled with interesting, well-written characters.
As I mentioned above, the cast is fantastic. You have Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Malkovich, John Turturro, Gretchen Mol, Famke Janssen, Martin Landau and some small roles by Melina Kanakaredes (of "Providence") and Goran Visnjic (of "ER"). Matt Damon is quite a good actor and this is just another great film to add to his list of already impressive roles. Edward Norton is fantastic as "Worm", he plays a truly unlikeable person, but at the same time you respect him for taking the fall for his friends. John Tuturro is excellent, as always, he has such a cool style about him. John Malkovich is superb in his portrayal of Teddy KGB. And the rest of the cast does a great job as well in their respective roles.
If you are a poker fan, then I recommend you see this film, hopefully you'll enjoy it. I myself am not a huge fan of poker, but I do play the occasional game and I loved this film. I loved the characters, the dialogue, the acting, EVERYTHING. I truly hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris