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Mississippi Grind

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
27K
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Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn in Mississippi Grind (2015)
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Down on his luck and facing financial hardship, Gerry teams up with younger charismatic poker player, Curtis, in an attempt to change his luck. The two set off on a road trip through the Sou... Read allDown on his luck and facing financial hardship, Gerry teams up with younger charismatic poker player, Curtis, in an attempt to change his luck. The two set off on a road trip through the South with visions of winning back what's been lost.Down on his luck and facing financial hardship, Gerry teams up with younger charismatic poker player, Curtis, in an attempt to change his luck. The two set off on a road trip through the South with visions of winning back what's been lost.

  • Directors
    • Anna Boden
    • Ryan Fleck
  • Writers
    • Anna Boden
    • Ryan Fleck
  • Stars
    • Ben Mendelsohn
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Yvonne Landry
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
    • Writers
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
    • Stars
      • Ben Mendelsohn
      • Ryan Reynolds
      • Yvonne Landry
    • 91User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Ben Mendelsohn
    Ben Mendelsohn
    • Gerry
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Curtis
    Yvonne Landry
    Yvonne Landry
    • Louise
    Anthony Howard
    • Larry
    Jayson Warner Smith
    Jayson Warner Smith
    • Clifford
    Kerry Cahill
    Kerry Cahill
    • Riverboat Waitress
    Jane McNeill
    Jane McNeill
    • 'Bloody Mary' Kate
    Jason Shaffette
    • Chuck Poker Dealer
    P.J. Marshall
    P.J. Marshall
    • Dale
    Stephanie Honoré
    Stephanie Honoré
    • Denise
    Teri Wyble
    Teri Wyble
    • Home Buying Wife
    Hunter Burke
    Hunter Burke
    • Home Buying Husband
    Randy Austin
    Randy Austin
    • Big Winner
    Jared Bankens
    Jared Bankens
    • Skinny Thug
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Sam
    Joshua Powell
    • Waiter
    Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller
    • Simone
    Lio Tipton
    Lio Tipton
    • Vanessa
    • (as Analeigh Tipton)
    • Directors
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
    • Writers
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
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    6eddie_baggins

    A great team up of Reynolds and Mendelsohn makes the film

    With the picturesque road trip surrounds of the American South at its disposal and the unique pairing of Australian ex-pat Ben Mendelsohn and Deadpool himself Ryan Reynolds, Mississippi Grind comes off as a sadly low key disappointment that could've so easily become so much more.

    Filmed by directing duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who are arguably most well known for the Ryan Gosling starring drama Half-Nelson, Grind is proficient and professional but it lacks a heart. A coldness inhabits the entire film that keeps the audience at arm's length from getting emotionally invested into our seemingly odd couple pairing of Mendelsohn's troubled gambler Gerry and the somewhat mysterious and kindly natured Curtis who Reynolds could've played in his sleep.

    Frustrating would be the best way to describe the film for a lack of a better word and you're constantly left on a knifes edge waiting to learn more about our two main protagonists or for the film to truly hit an emotional home run but it sadly never comes despite a suitably tense final few scenes and the likable leads doing their utmost with their roles.

    It may be broken record time but once more Grind see's Mendelsohn deliver another on song performance and it's great to see him given a lead turn in a Hollywood production. His Gerry isn't a totally likable human being and it's a character that see's Mendelsohn once more play to the downtrodden side of humanity but he does it so well that there's no reason for him to stop anytime soon and he creates chemistry with Reynolds that at times threatens to elevate the film to a whole new level yet sadly the narrative never goes to the ends needed for this to happen.

    A fantastic chance to once more see Australia's very own Ben Mendelsohn ply his trade like the best of them in an overseas production and a film that's unique in many ways, Mississippi Grind is a fine movie that had it featured a little more heart and soul and a more meaty narrative, is a movie that could've been something truly special. A winning hand then, but in no way a big time jackpot.

    3 kittens out of 5
    7somf

    Hard to put one's finger on what kept this from being great.

    Huge gambling film fan here. Let it Ride is one of my all time favorite comedies and I loved both the James Caan and Mark Wahlberg Gambler films, Big Hand For the Little Lady, Hustler,The Sting, Color of Money, Hard Eight , Rounders, The Cincinatti Kid and 21 all films I found better than this.

    I came to the film for Ben Mendelsohn whom I have been a huge fan of since seeing the great "Animal Kingdom". He does not disappoint. This also is perhaps the best work that I have seen Ryan Reynolds do.

    It is a road trip film that some are comparing to Sideways, but the script just feels flat. It held my interest. It is worth seeing, but it really could have had a more compelling script. A lot of it may be that beyond the relationship between the two leads, none of the other characters really played out well or drew me in.

    I will say one thing. The sound track is classic. One of the best ever; full of Delta Blues and a host of songs that were oldies, but new to my ears. The soundtrack was a pure 10. Worth the price of admission alone.
    8WalterSoprano

    Great road movie that develops great characters with a great bond

    Once again the IMDb user rating fails to reflect the true quality of a movie and I have to side with the critics. So be it because I was surprised how much I liked Mississippi grind. The acting from the two leads was exceptional, particularly Ben Mendelsohn. The writing is very natural and realistic as well. As usual, I would normally side with users, but every once in a while (such as with the guest) the critics know what they're doing and quite frankly the users couldn't be any more wrong, with a rating of 6.4/10 I would call this film criminally underrated, just so you know I don't say that often.

    To steer haters away I will tell you this movie can be quite depressing at times, it's writing and acting is so raw that the emotion and situations really get to you. I don't know about you but any weird feelings this film gave me were on a positive note (quality wise anyways). I love different movies, on first glance I was thinking this was just another gambling movie, you know what I was wrong. This film does things not many other films have done, such as the feelings it gave to me.

    I love and I mean LOVE different movies, and this film is quite different, full of lots of bits that are left un said and yet if the viewer is immersed properly they will feel it and it works and it really worked for me. Yes the characters in the movie have a gambling problem and it can be quite un comfortable to see what they do themselves and others but you know what not every movie is going to have happy go lucky optimistic heroes, so if you don't like movies with characters that aren't picture perfect steer clear.

    I apologize for my rather vague review, I am coming right off of my initial viewing so keep that in mind but don't think of this as a review but more as a recommendation. I'm not saying this is the best movie ever but for those such as myself in search of something different I would highly recommend this film and I would put this up with some of the greatest gambling movies EVER. Initially I give this a 10/10 but as I said I'm fresh out of the viewing so I have to give this movie some time to absorb to give a more proper assessment, but no doubt Mississippi Grind is worth a viewing. Thanks for reading my recommendation and hopefully you'll enjoy this hidden gem.
    6peterp-450-298716

    Woodford ... Poker ... and two excellent actors starring in it. I bet you'll like it too ....

    "Don't worry, it was just sixty bucks."

    Are you expecting to witness a brilliantly conceived plan that's used in a bet as in "Focus"? A breathtaking scene with Will Smith raising the stakes alarmingly and taking off with a shitload of money. Or do you think you'll see an "all or nothing" poker game like Matt Damon shows in the magnificent movie "Rounders"? Then I should inform you that you've backed the wrong horse. "Mississippi grind" looks more like a mix of "The Gambler" and "Wild Card". Just as Wahlberg in "The Gambler", Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) is someone who should stop gambling, because clearly good fortune isn't on his side. And just like Statham seems his luck turns at the right time. But still. This slow and at times monotonous film feels differently.

    Be assured. After watching this film you certainly won't feel the irresistible urge to put on a tuxedo and quickly head to the nearest casino. Despite the fact that the central theme is gambling-oriented, you'll realize after a while that it really is about something else. It could just as well be about two florists, who travel across America while demonstrating their floral art and finally arrive at the world championship "Bonsai-cutting". It's that trip and the interaction between the two individuals that are particularly important here. You travel as it were together with these two complicated characters.

    First there's Gerry. A typical example of an inveterate gambler who's pursuing the impossible dream to win big one day with his gambling. He's aware of his desperate situation and thus he's drawn into an irreversible bankruptcy. The "big profit" is still to be achieved. Besides the immense mountain of debt he built up over the years, his personal life is also a mess. His wife left him. He hasn't seen his daughter in years. And although he's actually fooling himself all these years, he's still honest enough to admit his weakness to a strange girl: "I have a problem with money".

    Next Curtis (Ryan "RIPD" Reynolds) appears at the scene. A carefree charmer who just wanders around and seemingly has a girlfriend in every state. He's a smooth talker who gets everyone on his side that way. Similarly Gerry who's intrigued by this loner. He can't get hold of Curtis during a poker game. Even the monotonous voice on the tape he listens to in the car, can't help him. The endless list of traits and tics that some players show during poker, doesn't apply to Curtis. Gerry is convinced that Curtis is a kind of a good luck charm. A rabbit's foot so to speak. And together they leave for New Orleans to participate in a legendary poker tournament.

    What follows is a grubby road movie showing the formation of an intimate bond between two total strangers. The trip leads along dark gambling halls and with neon equipped bars where lots of "Woodfords" are served. A sparkling and at the same time dramatic psychological observation about addiction and self-esteem. Superbly played by Reynolds and Mendelsohn. Both have their own demons to fight and despite their contrary character, they fit perfectly together. "Mississippi Grind" shows how someone tries to reverse his good fortune and in that way tries to obtain a new and better life.

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    7larrys3

    Strong Performances From Mendelsohn & Reynoilds Carry This Gambling Flick

    Two powerful performances from Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds carry this gritty gambling flick. Mendelsohn is pitch perfect as Gerry, a lying and conniving compulsive gambler. Reynolds is also excellent as Curtis, a free-wheeling and gregarious guy, who meets and befriends Gerry at a poker room, in a Dubuque, Iowa casino.

    They decide they will travel together down the Mississippi on a gambling odyssey, with the ultimate goal of playing in a high stakes poker game, in New Orleans. At times, the talented filmmaker duo of Ana Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson, Sugar) capture the tone of the gambling experience perfectly, while towards the end of the movie it enters fantasyland to some degree, in my opinion. There's even illustrations of the very dark masochistic tendencies that can be shown by a gambler, which reminded me of the classic 1974 film "The Gambler".

    All in all, although this movie may appeal to only a certain slice of viewers, I found it intriguing enough to maintain my interest throughout, and wonder how it would all turn out, led, as mentioned by two superior portrayals by Mendelsohn and Reynolds.

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    • Trivia
      The song that Gerry plays to Vanessa on the piano is Gymnopédie No. 1 composed by the French pianist Erik Satie.
    • Goofs
      During the Fairgrounds Racetrack scene prior to the start of the horse race, the track announcer says "The trotters are now in the hand of the starter, it's post time." This would be appropriate prior to the start of a trotting harness race, not a thoroughbred turf race which is depicted as happening live on the track.
    • Quotes

      Gerry: [pause, after being called all-in by other poker player] Do you know how to get a sweet, little, old lady to yell "Go fuck yourself?"

      Gerry: [pause, look around the table] Get another sweet, little, old lady to yell "Bingo!"

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits, when the soundtrack information is rolling, the first 4 tells of Joe Navarro's 200 poker tells are played.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Ryan Reynolds/Carly Fiorina/Shawn Mendes (2015)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Paul Jones and Matthew Smith

      Performed by Paul "Wine" Jones

      Courtesy of Fat Possum Records

      Administered by Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mississippi Ateşi
    • Filming locations
      • Mobile, Alabama, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sycamore Pictures
      • Electric City Entertainment
      • Gowanus Projections
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $130,541
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,434
      • Sep 27, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $422,746
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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