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Croupier (1998)
Quite original
After Casino, which made a good point on Casino facts, we have a film with a more self-centered approach. The writer, who is also the croupier, combines the book writing with his own life as a croupier with a tendency to overcome the dilemma he poses : Croupier or Gambler, no third choice. Witty dialogs, less duration than the usual 150+ minutes Hollywood is trying to set as a standard in modern movies but really extensive use of this short time. Low budget and fair, if not poor, casting ( with the stunning exception of the protagonist who makes this film shine ) still don't dim the impression it makes to the audience. Surely an unconventional film.
Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
STILL, THOSE CHAPTERS ON THE BOOK WOULD MAKE THIS A FANTASTIC MOVIE
Well, it is a classic Hollywood conversion of a book really worth reading.
I personally believe that the info on the characters and the plot could hardly be transferred on a movie unless this had a duration of 4 hours, at least.
Nevertheless, i was left with the impression after watching the movie that somebody had "stolen" the other chapters.
I will be rather strict on this : my rating is 6 / 10.