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21 (2008) -- "21" is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings.
21 (2008) -- "21" is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings.

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   49,067 votes
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Director:
Robert Luketic
Writers (WGA):
Peter Steinfeld (screenplay) and
Allan Loeb (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
28 March 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Inspired by the true story of five students who changed the game forever. more
Plot:
"21" is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Hollywood Money Man Kavanaugh Faces Jail For Second DUI
 (From WENN. 8 December 2008, 8:06 AM, PST)

21 Is No. 1
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 31 July 2008, 10:38 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Not so much like the book or the real-life story but a terrific movie! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
21 - The Movie (USA) (promotional title)
Untitled Blackjack Picture (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence, and sexual content including partial nudity.
Runtime:
123 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The small statue of a reclining nude, seen on the desk of the Harvard med Professor Bob Phillips during Ben's Robinson Scholarship interview, is by Venezuelan-born sculptor Maria Gamundi. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: In the scene were we first see Ben in the casino playing for the first time, the count is +18. We then see a face card (worth 10) appear and Ben wins. Micky then asks him what the count is. He says +18, but it's really +17 because a face card has a value of -1. more
Quotes:
Micky Rosa: [Referring to Ben] I think he's gonna be ready for our little trial run tomorrow. more
Movie Connections:
References Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) more
Soundtrack:
L.S.F (Lost Souls Forever) more

FAQ

Did they really go to Vegas on weekends to play blackjack?
Okay, this is based on a true story. So when did the real story take place?
Do any of the Original MIT Team players have parts in the movie?
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64 out of 112 people found the following comment useful:-
Not so much like the book or the real-life story but a terrific movie!, 27 March 2008
8/10
Author: rhstoo from United States

I had the really cool opportunity to see an advance screening of "21" tonight. Having read the book when it first came out, I was a bit skeptical about whether it would translate well. I couldn't have been more pleased. Was it the same as the book? Of course not (except for The Green Mile, what was?) But it was action-packed, smart, fun, well-acted, well-directed, and just plain enjoyable. Spacey, Fishburne, and Bosworth are at the top of their games and Jim Sturgess is going to be a star. The visuals were great, the editing sharp, and the score right on point. I don't know whether to stay up all night re-reading the book or hop on a plane for Las Vegas to try to win while I still halfway remember the counting system. I enjoyed this as much as any light fare I have seen in a long time. I love George Clooney, but "21" is an order of magnitude better than any of the "Oceans" movies.

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