Today the Wednesday Movie Club members were offered big-screening of the film “The Gambler” in Dnipro Window on America center, Ukraine.
The Gambler (2014) is a remake of the 1974 film written by James Toback. It is an American crime drama directed by Rupert Wyatt. The screenplay by William Monahan, starring Mark Wahlberg as the title character.
The critics think, "well-paced and reasonably entertaining in its own right, The Gambler still suffers from comparisons to the James Caan classic that inspired it”.
Jessica Lange's performance in the film has received critical acclaim. James Berardinelli from ReelViews described her as "heartbreaking as the cold, rich widow who blames herself on some level for her son's failure."
Wednesday Movie Club – The Gambler (Crime, Drama, Thriller).
The Gambler is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The screenplay by William Monahan is based on the 1974 film The Gambler, written by James Toback.
Lit professor and gambler Jim Bennett's debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. Further complicating his situation is his relationship with one of his students. Will Bennett risk his life for a second chance?
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Writers: William Monahan (screenplay), James Toback
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange, John Goodman
Participants number – 17 persons.
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