Rounders
- Title: Rounders
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Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) is a struggling law student; he’s also a world class poker player, who, in the film’s opening scene, loses all his money in a high stakes game.
Nine-months later Mike has renounced gambling and made up with his girlfriend (Gretchen Mol). He works a part time delivery job and works towards a law degree. Life is hard, but good, though he still misses the game and the thrill of playing.
When Mike’s best friend Worm (Edward Norton) is released from prison with a substantial mark to be paid off Mike finds himself pulled back to the tables.
The story is presented from Mike’s perspective with commentary, which comes and goes, giving us a glimpse into the world of professional gambling and his own views on life. The story feels authentic and real; at no time does the film cop-out with huge twists or unlikely hands.
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