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Croupier 59 reviews Clive Owen, Nick Reding
Image Entertainment, 2004
Clive Owen Holds all the Aces
+ Well done, good story, keeps your attention. + I, Croupier + Smart screenplay with no fat makes CROUPIER a winner for an earlier Clive Owen + Get the DVD version with Mike Hodges' director's commentary
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Two for the Money (Widescreen Edition) 60 reviews Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey
Universal Studios, 2006
This movie is money!
+ INTERESTING FILM, BUT FLAWED! 3 1/2 STARS!
This movie is all about Sports Handicapping!
It's based on a true story. I know the guy it's based on and Matthew McConaughey does a great job portraying him!
I am a top rated professionally sports handicapper, check out my website!
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Let It Ride 94 reviews Richard Dreyfuss, David Johansen
Paramount, 2001
Let It Ride
+ Funny, Funny, Funny + I love it! + I love this film. + Still a great ride.
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House of Games - Criterion Collection 75 reviews Joe Mantegna, Lindsay Crouse
Criterion, 2007
The Criterion Collection release is widescreen and has an excellent commentary by Mamet and Ricky Jay
+ Co-wrote by Dr. Katz...
SPOILERS AHEAD: Dr. Margaret Ford is such a good mark because she's such a bad girl. Dr. Ford is a con artist. She is a devious woman. She is aroused by the art of the con. She wants to be a thief herself. At the end of the film we learn--when she exacts her revenge--that she is in fact more ...
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Seinfeld - Season 6 47 reviews
National Broadcasting Company (NBC), 2005
All Time Best TV Show Series!!!
+ What would the world be without SEINFELD? + funny stuff!! + Seinfeld season 6
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Bob le Flambeur - Criterion Collection 27 reviews Gerard Buhr, Daniel Cauchy
Criterion, 2002
Ah, Monsieur Bob...
+ Bob le Flambeur + Stylish French Gangster Film Noir + An American Film Noir from out of France + Cool and elegant blend of American gangster film and French sophisticated comedy of manners
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California Split 23 reviews George Segal, Elliott Gould
Sony Pictures, 2004
Great early Altman film . . .
+ The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of, Part III + Textbook story of gambling addiction + Not at the Top of My List of Altman's 70's Classics
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The Gambler 20 reviews James Caan, Paul Sorvino
Paramount, 2002
One of James Caan's best performances!
+ When hopelessly addicted to all kinds of bets + A proper film + james caan itself + Authentic Portrayal of addictive gambling
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Oscar & Lucinda 51 reviews Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett
20th Century Fox, 2005
Stimulating and Satisfying
+ Six Rivers to Cross. + The only boy who could ever reach me, was the son of a preacher man + I could watch it over and over
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The Cincinnati Kid 43 reviews Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson
Warner Home Video, 2005
Top Movie Stars at Their Best
+ WHO NEEDS TEXAS HOLD "EM + Classical McQueen + McQeen, Margaret, Weld play their hands!
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Guys and Dolls 109 reviews Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons
MGM (Video & DVD), 2000
Guys and Dolls
+ Goldwyn's Folly + Guys & Dolls DVD
This is a true classic. Greta actors, wonderful script, some of the best Broadway music in one show. Another must see for the "musical" enthusiast.
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Rounders 165 reviews Matt Damon, Edward Norton
Miramax, 1999
Great Casino Movie!
+ Great Poker Movie + ROUNDERS: The Poker Movie + Fantastic movie. Great acting from principals and supporting cast + Excellent movie
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Cary Grant Collection 5 reviews Cary Grant Collection
St Clair Vision, 2007
I'm holding it in my hand right now
Let me clear up the question of "What is on this DVD?" I have it right here in my hand, having just watched it, and it has the following movies on it:
"Amazing Adventure" - The always charming and delightful Cary Grant and Mary Brian star.
"His Girl Friday" - Cary and Rosalind Russell star in ...
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Maverick Collector's Edition (Day They Hanged Bret Maverick and Shady Deal at Sunny Acres)
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Big Hand for the Little Lady 17 reviews Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward
Warner Home Video, 1998
Totally Underrated
+ Classic Fonda + Finally on DVD + A one joke movie, but what a clever joke...and what a great cast of fine actors + Without doubt, the best poker movie ever...
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Thursday's Game 4 reviews Gene Wilder, Bob Newhart
Peter Pan Home Video, 1997
gene wilder will always be a funny guy with ratty hair
+ Gene Wilder in wonderful form! + Gene Wilder at his funniest and most poignant + Enjoyable lightweight comedy
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The Sting 201 reviews Paul Newman, Robert Shaw
Universal Studios, 1998
Widescreen v. full
+ The Ultimate Con + The Sting + Newman and Redford in "The Sting"
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McCabe & Mrs. Miller 72 reviews Warren Beatty, Julie Christie
Warner Bros. Pictures, 2002
Brilliant!
+ Unforgettable portrayal of a time and place long gone + One of Altman's very best + The Best of the Classics
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Lost in America 40 reviews Candy Ann Brown, Michael Cornelison
Warner Home Video, 2001
fun even if you're not a comedy-lover
+ Corporate Truth + classic gambling DVD + Really Funny + Great film!
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The Flamingo Kid 12 reviews Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo
MGM (Video & DVD), 2003
Master OF The Rare Laserdiscs Movies.
+ Humbling + Summer Flies By + From Small Screen to Big Screen + 'THE FLAMINGO KID'
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