![]() ![]() It tells the story of a professor who recruits 5 exceptionally smart students and exploits their abilities to win millions via gambling. ’21’ is based on the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team, adapted from Ben Mezrich’s novel titled, ‘Bringing Down the House’. The characters aren’t well developed, but the highly impressive cast, which include the likes of Danny DeVito, Forest Whitaker and Nick Cannon, deliver honest performances that make for a one-time watch. Unfortunately, Mark Rydell couldn’t effectively depict the ills of gambling, which is a shame considering its highly ambitious storyline. It’s one of those movies where you understand what the filmmaker is trying to convey or express right from the first scene. ‘Even Money’ focuses on several seemingly unrelated people whose lives are ruined by gambling addiction. It’s a film that has good intentions, but unfortunately that alone doesn’t guarantee the quality of the film. ![]() I quite liked the idea behind ‘Even Money’. ![]()
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