Croupier

A decent crime-drama that unfortunately never really peaks. I enjoyed the slightly noir-ish atmosphere.

The story didn't really suck me in nor did it keep me enraptured (or maybe I just didn't care), hard to pay attention when everyone is standing there stiff as a board. A rather motionless motion picture...

"Croupier" boasts a compelling narrative anchored by Clive Owen's exceptional portrayal. Those seeking high-octane thrills may find the film's measured tempo a departure from their usual preference. However, this film is worth watching for fans of engaging storytelling delivered with skill.

Acting - 14/25 Pace - 10/25 Direction - 9/25 Plot - 10/25

Solid psychological drama with Owen shining and carrying the film as a writer who struggles to separate the casino world he is using for his writing from his own life. Voice over narration isn't something I'm generally fond of, but for the most part Croupier gets away with the frequent and heavy usage. Feels like a movie I'd have to see again to put together some of the pieces as there are a few plot points which seem to be deliberately ambiguous and open to interpretation.

Fun movie with material dear to my heart, gambling. I enjoyed it but felt like the coincidences and twists in the last quarter took it down a couple notches… B

Lost a few points because of his hat.

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There's something satisfying about the way this film so straightforwardly applies the tone and atmosphere of film noir to a contemporary 90s setting. Terrific work by Clive Owen.

tonally this is a big misfire, especially with the unintentionally funny voice-over.

Clive Owen is so cool.

Along with Clive Owen's smooth performance, the casino scenes are the highlight. The neo-noirish plot never fully engaged me, and the final twist was one too many.

Meh. Pedestrian.

Gambling, writing, deception and truth are very heavy themes that work so well together in this film. It does suffer to a degree under it's own weight, and in the end loses some of the power it had potential to deliver, but overall Croupier is a good drama!

Totally sucked me in. Loved it.

A few interesting ideas squandered by a meandering, aimless plot that takes some truly baffling turns in the final 20 minutes. Clive Owen is decent as the detached, impassive protagonist, but the rest of the cast turn in some extremely ropey acting performances. I expected to like this more, given its reputation, but found it pretty unsatisfying.

First caught this in the middle of an insomnia-spell, heightening it's nihilistic, neo-noir stylings. Didn't seem quite as good later but... memories.

Not bad.

Croupier is Mike Hodges 1998 neo-noir gem.It stars Clive Owen as a writer/croupier in a perverse tale of addiction,sadism and cynicism.Owen's narration flows over the movie giving it a surreal effect that we cannot shake even after the credits roll.Paul Mayersberg characters are all stereotyped to the letter,offering an ironic point of view that shapes Jack's the writer creation of Jake the croupier,the subject of his new book.The film offers a large palette of the crime genre,most specific the

only remember being disappointed, maybe it deserves a rewatch sometime, since psi was 75

It was all numbers, the croupier thought. He was above style.

It's all numbers, the croupier thought. Spin of the wheel, turn of the card, time of your life, date of your birth, year of your death. In the book of Numbers the Lord said, "Thou shall count thy steps."

although it looks like an ordinary movie, it s really solid and deep. brilliant flick.. "hang on tightly, let go lightly."

The movie that made Clive Owen. Small wonder. Embodies many of the virtues of smaller films, including the cynicism you rarely find in movies over a certain budget, and lots of canny little observations and characterizations

This was desperately boring and what the fuck was wrong with him? It sounds like a sweet job if you can get it. Stop being so goddamned emo.

aw, baby clive owen. fun mix of michael caine-ish gritty british indie; and kaufman-esque self-awareness of the conceit of a story.

Hard-boiled British crime noir, very purple.

this guy should've been bond!

Watch it twice or don't watch it at all.

An interesting picture in spite of the narration which is okay in this context. It leans to talking heads, yet is still unpredictable & exciting. Unusual.

A strong drama with a neo-noir feel.