The Gambler

2014
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BrianSez's Review

Created Dec 26, 2014 06:24PM PST • Edited Dec 26, 2014 06:24PM PST

  1. Quality
  2. Summary
    Good 3.0

    Ok, so the writers apparently phoned this one in. But should you stay away? No. Not if you are a character study fan, or a fan that might enjoy seeing Wahlberg in his prime. He’s the only thing believable about the tale, and he’s got a great supporting cast that all do really well with their characters despite the mess they’ve been thrown in. If you arent a Wahlberg fan, or you otherwise have little patience with sub-par writing – wait for the probably short-period of time until you can stream it.

  4. Acting
    Great 4.0

    Other than Wahlberg – who I think does a really great job, Jessica Lange continues to show she’s still got major chops. Goodman is great to see – just stay away from the shirtless scenes. Brie Larson is a pretty side-kick, but her presence seems to be a bit of a distraction. Really liked Michael Williams as the bad-ass Neville. All in all a great cast.

  5. Male Stars Great 4.0
  6. Female Stars Great 4.0
  7. Female Costars Great 4.0
  8. Male Costars Great 4.0
  10. Film
    Good 3.0
  11. Direction Good 3.0
  12. Play Good 3.0
  13. Music Good 3.0
  14. Visuals Good 3.0
  15. Content
  16. Edge
    Risqué 1.9
  17. Sex Titillating 1.9
  18. Violence Fierce 1.9
  19. Rudeness Salty 1.9
  21. Reality
    Glib 1.5
  22. Circumstantial Glib 1.5
  23. Biological Glib 1.5
  24. Physical Glib 1.5

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Jan 3, 2015 2:35PM
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Regarding BrianSez’s Review
Yes, came away with three things from this movie. Seeing Wahlberg in his prime is certainly key and I hope he has at least a dozen more of these types of roles in him before he turns to a life of weirdness. Second, the scene with him sitting in the lifeguard chair with the orange umbrella is iconic. And third, the F-you scene with Goodman made my top 10 lifetime scenes. Good does turn out to be great every now and again.