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The Grand

  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.1K
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The Grand (2007)
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An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.

  • Director
    • Zak Penn
  • Writers
    • Zak Penn
    • Matt Bierman
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • David Cross
    • Dennis Farina
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    6.1K
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    • Director
      • Zak Penn
    • Writers
      • Zak Penn
      • Matt Bierman
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • David Cross
      • Dennis Farina
    • 41User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • One Eyed Jack Faro
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Larry Schwartzman
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • LBJ 'Deuce' Fairbanks
    Cheryl Hines
    Cheryl Hines
    • Lainie Schwartzman
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Andy Andrews
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Harold Melvin
    Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog
    • The German
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Dr. Yakov Achmed
    Ray Romano
    Ray Romano
    • Fred Marsh
    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Reggie Marshall
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Sharon Andrews
    Gabe Kaplan
    Gabe Kaplan
    • Seth Schwartzman
    Michael Karnow
    • Mike Werbe
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Steve Lavisch
    Julie Claire
    Julie Claire
    • Dr. Jamie Sellers
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Jimminy 'Lucky' Faro
    Shannon Elizabeth
    Shannon Elizabeth
    • Toni
    Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris
    • Ruth Melvin
    • Director
      • Zak Penn
    • Writers
      • Zak Penn
      • Matt Bierman
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    User reviews41

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    8todmercy

    This movie is a winner

    Every once in a while a filmmaker is brave enough to try something a little different. This is one of those occasions and it deserves bountiful praise for both bravery and laughs.

    The cast is excellent and weird while the story-lines are randomly weaved together gems of the absurd and quirky. Further, the concept of playing out a real poker tournament while asking these actors and comedians to stay within character is nothing short of genius. Not a simple accomplishment and thus, it doesn't always work perfectly and therefore no 10 stars.

    The ensemble put together for this movie pretty much ensured some hysterical stuff. It is a good idea to step out of the way and let funny people be funny. Well done indeed.
    7wsuggs74

    Best Poker movie since Cincinatti Kid

    Yes, its silly, but so was Spinal Tap, which The Grand owes a debt to in many ways.

    Gabe Kaplan is hilarious as the father of two poker pros and Dennis Farina has the old time Vegas hood down pat. Phil Gordon, the best live teacher in poker, has some great lines as the tournament commentator.

    You will spot a friend or yourself in one or more of the players, and the cameos are fun, including Phil "the hillside strangler" Laak as he was introduced..

    If you like poker and still have a funny bone, this is as good as it gets.
    6trojan_u

    Take your seat at the final table.

    Being a regular poker player myself, i was probably more interested in watching this, than a non poker player, but you do not have to be an avid poker fan to enjoy this movie, though it would be slightly more interesting if you was.

    Although the main basis of the film is about 6 people who have made the final table of a £10m poker tournament, it goes into more detail at the start of the film, of each particular person and their background etc, so by the end of the movie when the final is being played, you will probably have a favourite as to who you want to win.

    But although the movie was watchable, it wasn't that good that you would want to watch it again and halfway through the film you've a pretty good idea how its going to end.

    If you are into poker, look out for cameo appearances of Doyle Brunson and Phil Helmuth.

    Verdict: Watchable but don't expect too much out of it.
    8WoodcarverSteiner

    bests Christopher guest

    I just saw this movie at the Tribeca Film Festival. It was hard to get a ticket to the show and I waited in line for a while. I was lucky to get in because it was raining. But once I got inside, I forgot all about being wet because I was laughing too hard.

    Now let me just say that I'm not a fan of Zack Penn's movies. I hated X-Men 3 and all the other superhero crap he's written. But I did love Incident At Lock Ness, which I thought was pretty clever and I really loved seeing Werner Herzog (who is my hero, if you couldn't tell from my name) playing with his mystique.

    But I guess I should get to actually reviewing this movie. It was hilarious. Even better than Lock Ness. The movie is also a mockumentary, very much like Best In Show by Christopher Guest, but follows a bunch of poker players who are all crazy, as they reach the final table in a poker tournament. They are played by a bunch of recognizable comedians like Ray Romano, the wife from Curb Your Enthusiasm but even better, David Cruss (my favorite character) from the awesome Mr. Show and Chris Parnell from SNL. And of course, the always awesome Herzog, who plays "The German" a guy who likes to kill animals rather than drink caffeine.

    What was really cool is that Zack explained in his Q&A afterwords that the final poker table was played for real and whoever won the game, won the movie. I won't spoil who wins, but just say that it makes it totally impossible to predict who wins the movie because all the characters have the same chance of winning.

    I think the other reviewer who gave the movie five stars out of ten has something against the movie. It wasn't great art, like Werner's normal movies, but tremendously entertaining. It is very funny, sometimes very slapstick and other times very absurd. I think anyone who likes Christopher Guest movies or any of these great comedians will love the film.
    4heffay111

    Not A Bad Film, But Not Very Good

    "The Grand" is funny in parts, but overall there are three unfunny minutes for every funny minute. The movie starts fairly strong, and I was honestly hoping that it would keep up the humor, but it did not. Which is a shame.

    Interestingly, what does not work in this film is the poker. At a Q&A after the movie (at the Tribeca Film Festival), the director made a point of immediately stating that the poker was real. They dealt the cards and the actors played in character and the results were up to fate. Very interesting idea. Unfortunately, that did not carry to the movie. There was almost no excitement or tension to the poker tournament, perhaps because it is impossible to build tension in the results of a game when that game is severely edited. I hate to say it, but this film is less exciting and less entertaining than an episode Bravo's "Celebrity Poker." Even though the poker tournament itself is boring, this movie still could have been laugh out loud funny. Unfortunately, it isn't. I hold no grudge against the filmmaker for taking a direct copy of the Christopher Guest play book and running with it. I only wish he'd been more successful so that I could have laughed more than infrequently.

    Hopefully this movie's failure will not discourage others from using this formula. I would love to have more comedies in this style. It is not like Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy are the only two people alive who can come up with a concept for a mockumentary. Actually, it's my opinion that "The Grand" has a better premise than several Guest/Levy creations. It should be very funny and entertaining. Unfortunately, it is not.

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    • Trivia
      With the exception of the characters' conversations away from the game, the entire final table scene was unscripted. Co-Writer and Director Zak Penn chose to play the entire final table for real, meaning that they did not know in advance which of the characters would win, and thus how the movie would end. Because of Ray Romano's shooting schedule, the scene between Lainie (Cheryl Hines) and Fred (Ray Romano) had to be filmed before the final table had been played. Two different scenes were shot to allow for Lainie to either win or lose. The alternative scene is included on the DVD.
    • Goofs
      When The German is up against Jack Faro, the announcer states that only an Ace of Diamonds can beat the King high Diamond flush that Faro has shown. However, there are two deuces on the board, which means that there's a possibility that The German holds a full house or quads.
    • Quotes

      One Eyed Jack Faro: Yes, I did get thrown out of my own casino, I'm not sure how exactly that happened, but they do say that I gave the order.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Drillbit Taylor/The Hammer/Sleepwalking/The Grand/Under the Same Moon (2008)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Anton Newcombe

      Performed by The Brian Jonestown Massacre

      Courtesy of The Committee To Keep Music Evil

      Under License from Tepid Peppermint Wonderland, Ltd.

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Zak Penn Project
    • Filming locations
      • Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino - 129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Insomnia Media Group
      • Eleven Eleven Films
      • IMG Film 7
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $115,879
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,334
      • Mar 23, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $115,879
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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