Another poker movie is in the works

Paul Shrader- excellent. Oscar Isaac- excellent....

That said, the plot as has been outlined, seems a little overwrought. Perhaps just clumsy PR, but I am not sure whether its a thriller shoehorning poker into the plot, or a poker movie tying to shoehorn action and menace.

Be interesting to hear a broader take on the script as with this first PR release it seems a little contrived.

As has been discussed elsewhere, the possibility of a film about the Ivey/Sun edge sorting scandal would seem a lot more engaging.

Sounds interesting...It'll be nice to see a movie about poker and not just blackjack..

Good news! I think many CC users will be interested to see and appreciate the acting in the film. And after viewing to share here their impressions !

I love movies about gambling, about casinos, cheaters, I will definitely watch this film, I hope it does not disappoint me

I would rather see Rounders 2 although I can not imagine it being better than the first, like most sequels.

rmcmullen2003 said:

I would rather see Rounders 2 although I can not imagine it being better than the first, like most sequels.

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My feelings also. Double dipping into Rounders for a sequel appears to be on the cards, but it should have been made at least ten years ago when the characters would have somewhat of a credible story arc.

That said, with the popularity of Billions and the original (and long standing) popularity of Rounders, Brian Koppelman and anyone else involved will ensure this is a nice pay day regardless, just by getting it made.

As far as I am concerned the more films around the poker theme the better, I love them. Not found one to rival Rounders tho.

Hmmm not sure about the whole espionage/intrigue aspect of it as I think poker is generally portrayed in a negative light on screen. But I'll most likely watch it Hopefully it's good.

It sounds like a blackjack movie. 'The Card Counter'

xy23 said:

It sounds like a blackjack movie. 'The Card Counter'

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My thoughts as well.

I hate that poker scenes in movies usually are some weird monster hands, straight flushes vs 4 of a kind etc. Like that's something what happens often.

Biibel said:

My thoughts as well.

I hate that poker scenes in movies usually are some weird monster hands, straight flushes vs 4 of a kind etc. Like that's something what happens often.

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Agreed. They seem to be directed at non-poker playing public. My father actually mentioned to me once, how great he thought the hand was in James Bond movie... sigh

Poker Orifice said:

Agreed. They seem to be directed at non-poker playing public. My father actually mentioned to me once, how great he thought the hand was in James Bond movie... sigh

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Yes, Casino Royale scene is worst. And they make it seem like 007 is some shark or something, reality he just get amazing hands on amazing flops time after time.

Bond would be so much cooler if he win with hands like A high, or even bluffs.

So far there hasn't been another poker movie that can duplicate 'Rounders' although we are always looking for another movie just like it.

I'm thinking I'll just have to wait till it comes out and decide what kind of movie it turns out to be!

i hope this will be a awsome movie but my hopes are not very high. many tried but only a few movies were decently good in my opinion. i can recommend rounders and shade but other than those two nothing else. lets see what the future will bring

I would love to see new poker movie but this looks like more a blackjack cards ♦️ definitely I will see it anyway. Good hear this news.

Sweet - Looking forward to it !!

Interesting. Will defiantly be checking this out.