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Rounders

Rounders

1998
Drama
2h 1m
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Rated 21 Sep 2010
69
73rd
With different casting this would have rated a 50.
Rated 04 Dec 2021
50
35th
Just not as exciting as it thinks it is. Still, not bad.
Rated 10 Jul 2011
8
84th
"In the poker game of life, women are the rake. They're the fucking rake, man."
Rated 06 May 2019
65
50th
The poker script is pretty good but the poker direction leaves a little to be desired. The tells are super exaggerated and the card play is extremely dumbed down. Film doesn't seem to trust the audience to pay attention. Damon's poker face makes it hard to believe he would win a nickel. The noir vibes work well and the Johnny Chan cameo is cool
Rated 21 Jan 2014
68
55th
The movie can be summed up by the story Matt Damon tells John Turturro about sitting down with Johnny Chan. It's a nice story, not great, but told well enough that it's worth hearing a second and a third time. But Edward Norton is more contrivance than catalyst for the story.
Rated 15 Mar 2010
85
74th
This movie has everything. An average plot, a great cast, Poker AND John Malkovich, but eventhough the movie seams to have everything, I am still left thinking that this movie could have been great had it dared to take some chances and not just play it safe. Damon is a little weak, but he is saved by Malkovich, who is cold as ice as Teddy KGB and Edward Norton who is almost slithering and snakelike as Worm.
Rated 15 May 2012
90
92nd
I am required to love this because it has provided me with an infinite number of witty quotes to use when I play poker with my buddies. And the best thing is, everybody laughs at them...every time!
Rated 25 Feb 2013
50
37th
Watchable only because of the leading actors.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
65
51st
Simple and predictable story, but well acted with some interesting poker action....assuming you like that kind of thing. 10 times better than Casino Royale's poker stuff.
Rated 09 Mar 2008
60
38th
Ridiculous poker film but still entertaining. John Malkovich's character is a low/high point, not sure which.
Rated 18 Apr 2016
55
18th
Plotwriting gambling movies 101: 1) protagonist loses money 2) protagonist gets threatened and/or beaten up by loan shark 3) add 60 minutes of useless filler, preferably something personal, like girlfriend or family troubles . 4) Come out swingin' and nail it at the poker table! WIN ALL YOUR MONEY BACK AND EVEN MAKE SOME PROFIT! Humiliate your opponent. 5) The fucking end.
Rated 29 Nov 2006
30
18th
I hated this movie. The only decent parts about it were Ed Norton, John Malkovich, and poker. The movie itself is terribly trite and predictable, and the score is one of the most noticeably bad, over-dramatic scores I've ever heard.
Rated 05 Jul 2012
70
56th
John Malkovich is hysterical...unintentionally. The plot is about as good as you could hope for a movie about poker. The fact that Ed Norton and Matt Damon are the leads definitely helps.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
One of the first 'adult' movies I ever saw. A great one at that.
Rated 16 Apr 2007
91
80th
Matt Damon isn't the most believable card shark, but Ed Norton more than makes up for whatever Damon lacks.
Rated 24 Sep 2015
5
24th
The many poker scenes throughout here are certainly entertaining, with Damon's soft voiceovers filling you in on all the fascinating features of the game, but they aren't enough to make up for a plot that feels more like a poker player's pipe dream than a legitimate drama: It's too easy and cliche and fumbles the potential of its two interesting lead characters (Norton's Worm especially begged for more study). All told, it's a good flick-just needed more focus on the story and less on the poker.
Rated 17 May 2007
60
17th
An amazing cast but not a whole lot else.
Rated 22 Oct 2022
7
61st
Nobody's ever going to say it was the best movie they ever saw but it's not a bad movie at all
Rated 13 Dec 2009
70
80th
easily the best poker movie, malkovich and norton are just awesome, damon is as usual (i'll leave the decision to you if thats good or bad)
Rated 05 Jun 2012
70
77th
Rounders is ultimately a fun film, although it never approaches must-watch territory because of its unoriginal story and poor characters. But the poker scenes, which dominate our time spent watching it, are quite enjoyable, especially if you already had an interest in the game. This is a sports comeback story with a poker player instead of professional athlete, although unlike most of these films, the "sport" in question is the most entertaining part.
Rated 15 Apr 2010
92
71st
great movie, ed norton gives a great performance as Worm
Rated 31 Jan 2022
77
47th
Matt Damon and Edward Norton are a solid lead and the movie itself is entertaining enough even for non poker players like myself. And this is all you need from a thematic movie like this: to be entertained and to feel the pressure of the characters even if you cannot understand the game they are playing
Rated 21 Nov 2009
80
65th
U like poker? Well, i do. And thats why i like this movie where u follow 2 of the worlds best actors throght there Poker life. LOVE it.
Rated 24 Jul 2012
70
31st
The first 2/3 of the film are as uninteresting as possible. It was a struggle to get to the last third. I'm glad I did because it was great and definitely made the film worth watching. Damon, Norton, and Malkovich all give passable performances. Landau, although only in a minor role gives the standout performance. Wish the directing was a little better but for being about poker it was better than I was expecting.
Rated 29 May 2022
83
69th
Fun and enjoyable dive into the professional poker world aspires to THE HUSTLER in Damon’s noirish narration, and a mercurial, mythical antagonist in a gleefully hammy Malkovich, but the film is far too upbeat for it to be substantive, forcing a happy smile on characters and material which don’t wear it easily. The straightforward narrative is a plus, and a fine supporting cast breathe life into to their roles (especially Landau), capped by Damon and Norton's terrific team-work.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
70
59th
Will never forget Turturro's line "and I want a blowjob from Christy Turlington, but what can you do" when he rejects Damon.
Rated 03 May 2008
85
38th
as always, Edward Norton is fantastic. Great actor.
Rated 17 Jul 2017
70
73rd
Good, blazing, fun poker film.
Rated 25 Sep 2016
70
43rd
Extremely enjoyable if you play poker, other than that pretty predictable.
Rated 31 Mar 2011
82
74th
I think I only know 3 people who have seen this movie, 2 of them watched it with me when we randomly found it a the movie rental store. This makes it incredibly underrated for a actually pretty good movie.
Rated 14 Apr 2009
72
52nd
I heard that this movie inspired Ben Affleck into playing poker, further proving that he's a douchebag.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
73
49th
One of the only films about poker to actually get it right, and some good performances from the cast.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
65
58th
Poker is not my game.
Rated 16 Jul 2009
83
64th
I'm always a big fan of solid, realistic, and unpretentious movies about grift and petty crime. Rounders doesn't have any pyrotechnics but it is grounded in characters we are interested in.
Rated 25 Jan 2016
37
33rd
A very attractive film, but the end is just silly given what we've learned before about Damon's character. Really much too feel-good given the milieu and stakes.
Rated 18 Jan 2013
99
95th
Going on 15 years but still THE definitive poker movie.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
75
50th
almost decent poker movie.
Rated 27 Mar 2024
4
52nd
Does the opposite of what a movie like The Card Counter does where it makes gambling seem like the most exciting thing in the world. I’m ngl I watched this and then the next night went out and lost a couple hundred playing black jack. Norton as Worm is one of the best slime balls in film history. Right from his introduction you know he’s just fucking everyone’s life up around him. Turturro With one of the best heat checks (to use Simmons parlance, it is Rounders after all). Women are the rake
Rated 02 Jun 2008
69
66th
If you are into gambling, you will enjoy this movie.
Rated 10 Aug 2014
73
37th
I wouldn't say that I was "all in" when I watched this film. At one point I was feeling pretty bored. Matt Damon does a pretty good job, although Edward Norton stole the show for the short amount of time he was on screen. John Malkovich also had a really good and funny cameo as the scary Russian card shark/knee cap artist...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
81st
Intensely fun poker movie. Edward Norton comes up big and as usual he pulls you right into the film.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
80
63rd
A very accurately depcited film that showsthe lives of two rounders who just can't leave the game they love despite the obvious tolls it is taking on their lives.
Rated 06 Apr 2009
77
49th
This film doesn't have the intrigue of some of Dahl's more noirish films. It's played more as a straight sequence of poker games with a bit of moralising in between. Even the hands themselves are disappointingly straightforward. Ed Norton gives a lively turn, and Malkovich is clearly enjoying his Russian accent, but Matt Damon is bland as they come. The whole thing feels like nobody's best work. It is watchable.
Rated 28 Aug 2014
40
31st
I played Yu-Gi-Oh! as a teenager and this film was a favorite of many of my friends, likely due to the romanticization of card-playing. But at 22, that's not enough for me -- this is the type of film that should say something about gambling, but doesn't. It's a standard sports flick (albeit with a less athletic game) and the heads-up nature of the climax ends up rendering a lot of characters superfluous, though the girlfriend was already pointless in the first place. The actors make it work.
Rated 05 Jul 2018
60
42nd
I dunno, something didn't really click for me. It's clearly a well made movie with a pretty impressive cast of well knowns. I think it just comes down to me not being a Damon fan (for the most part) and I couldn't buy into his story. Watched it quite a while ago, maybe needs a re-watch someday.
Rated 09 Oct 2007
86
84th
a must see for any poker player
Rated 16 Apr 2009
40
54th
Doesn't do anything amazing, instead it just sits on my shelf and reminds me what "good" script, acting and setting can do for a film (namely, they make it good). John Malkovich plays one of the all-time great gambling characters in film.
Rated 17 Nov 2008
63
58th
Nothing extraordinary but entertaining none-the-less. Upside is you see Edward Norton in his best. The downside is Matt Damon (who I actually like) starts looking like the easter bunny the moment Norton appears on the screen. Malkovich's excellent russian accent is the cream on the top. Gritty brown New York backdrop and the accompanying smooth jazz also adds to the value.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
70
14th
Forgettable poker movie. I think there were some good performances, but I forget by whom. But then, I have no interest in poker.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
15
82nd
W4E2P1S2V1M1A1R3. This was for poker what Sideways later was for wine enthusiasm. Very silly at times and pretty simplistic overall, but great fun and a great introduction to a fun game.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
67
65th
Casino Royale lite.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
79
77th
Matt Damon and Edward Norton manage to make playing cards pretty exciting for two hours.
Rated 14 Nov 2013
2
46th
Even if I could forgive the lack of credit it gives viewers knowledge of poker; Damons' mind-reading, clichéd characters, crappy accents and the wholly predictable -lose-win-setback-win- template would all still drag this down. Thoroughly underwhelming.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
90
81st
Only rated this highly because of the subject matter. A must watch for any poker-fan, despite a fairly predictable plot.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
54
25th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 4 * Directing, Aura : 5 * Ease of Viewing : 7 * Naked Eye : 5
Rated 19 Sep 2010
86
70th
I enjoy hating Edward Norton's character in this, he does it so well. For those who like poker, or even just like the idea of it, this is a must see. Even John Malkovich's dodgy accent is great.
Rated 14 Nov 2014
73
67th
Good movie, well acted...but absolutely horrible for anyone with a gambling addiction to watch.
Rated 27 Feb 2009
85
44th
Overall well done effort with Damon, Norton and Malkovich all provided credible performances.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
54th
Really well acted, but ultimately I just don't care that much about a bunch of gamblers.
Rated 10 Jan 2012
83
72nd
Even though some of the poker stuff is unbelievable, like when he knows everyone's hands after seeing half the deal, or John Malkovich's tell with the Oreo's, it is still a great movie. It's probably the best movie about poker, although there isn't much competition. Edward Norton & Matt Damon really make it. I couldn't imagine anyone else in their roles.
Rated 22 Aug 2013
70
47th
I'm not a big enough fan of poker to find this really interesting, and I thought it was only a step above being average. I didn't think Damon or Norton were particularly strong (and I like both of them) and I am admittedly not a fan of Malkovich, and this film didn't change that. I thought Landau was good in his small role.
Rated 26 Mar 2011
66
43rd
The nadir of John Malkovich's acting career after giving one of the most cartoonish performances of a Russian native in the history of acting. What's even more surprising, is that he did it again twenty years later in the Showtime series, Billions. And please, the tell reveal at the end. C'mon, nobody ever noticed that tell before? Really?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
76th
Really awesome things happen in the film. Malkovich, with his oreos and bad accent, somehow fit the flick perfectly.
Rated 21 Mar 2008
80
68th
This is so sharp, absorbing, and thoroughly cynical that it's almost a great film. Then in the final reels it turns into "Rocky" :-P
Rated 14 Jun 2007
75
42nd
Pretty good all around, but Norton, for me, stands out - the audience finds themselves in the same boat as Damon's character in that Norton makes you mad, and you want to stay that way - but he's got just the right amount of charm and intrigue that you can't help but want to hear him out.
Rated 29 Jul 2015
44
37th
Edward Norton is great. Matt Damon, even when he's a bit out of his depth as he is here, is still fun to watch... I just tend to like bright people, I guess. The movie/plot itself: meh.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
60th
Is there a better movie to turn people on to the incredible highs and lows of poker? I'll raise you that there is not.
Rated 06 Apr 2010
87
39th
Norton, more Norton!
Rated 30 Dec 2010
89
73rd
Para quem gosta de poker, é um filme muito legal, que mostra o "submundo" de apostas clandestinas. Ótimo Filme!!
Rated 22 Aug 2007
88
90th
Very Good
Rated 23 Mar 2020
66
40th
Not that good. Poker snobs won't be able to ignore its sloppy portrayal of No Limit Hold 'em. The acting left a lot to be desired (rounded out by Malkovich's terrible accent). Besides only being among a handful of watchable poker movies, this one can be missed.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
79
61st
I likes it.
Rated 18 May 2007
80
77th
Probably the best poker movie out there.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
65
59th
Your run-of-the-mill "protagonist-tells-ya-something-clever-about-some-shady-business" flick.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
71
64th
There's really nothing to it as far as the art of movie-making goes, but it's definitely fun for those who enjoy poker.
Rated 22 Feb 2013
70
60th
No bats or balls, but a high quality poker film.
Rated 26 Nov 2009
85
73rd
Fun caper.
Rated 02 Jul 2008
70
54th
Pleasant enough, but the ending falls flat.
Rated 07 Nov 2021
75
83rd
Saw at the ABC Ionic in Golders Green, now closed.
Rated 26 May 2007
65
62nd
Good poker flick
Rated 06 Jun 2015
81
68th
81.000
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
74th
A must for any poker player.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
65
37th
nice for everyone who is into poker even though the story is quite predictable
Rated 17 Jul 2009
69
48th
Entertaining, but it is still a movie about poker.
Rated 09 Jul 2010
78
33rd
Great acting from everyone involved and a unique and interesting story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
Rounders rounded the shape make me happy
Rated 01 Apr 2014
85
76th
- 1/17/13
Rated 25 Mar 2009
93
75th
Great job by Matt Damon. One of the greatest poker scenes in cinematic history.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
91
96th
Whadya know. Matt Damon again. This is a great movie. That guy sure likes Oreos. I think Ed Norton's role in this movie moves it up to the 90s.
Rated 28 Jun 2009
90
83rd
love this one.
Rated 26 Feb 2019
70
45th
Cult Classic, if you play poker it's a lot more enjoyable. Worm is unrealistically stupid
Rated 19 Apr 2008
90
96th
A must for poker buffs. Great performances and interaction between the characters. Damon's a bit pale as usual, but Norton, Malkovich and Turturro really shine.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
87
87th
Pretty cliche and from a technical standpoint nothing great I just have a fascination with poker and this is the ultimate poker movie.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
69
34th
cliche but I had some fun watching
Rated 18 Sep 2009
80
75th
Decent movie, though how much do you ding it for the societal phenomenon of obnoxious people telling poker stories whether you asked to hear them or not. "I got ace-jack-nine on the flop, and got screwed on the river, and..." WHO CARES?!?!?!?!
Rated 06 Jun 2010
92
89th
this movie hit home...its such a great film about poker....the acting, the story..this is a solid film
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
58th
A couple slowdowns with sensitive teacher talking in whispers, but lots of exciting scenes of people sitting around playing cards. Who knew?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
How can you go wrong with such a cast? Damon, Norton, Turturro, Malkovich and Landau? I think poker is duller than a spoon, but these guys make it thrilling to watch. One of the few movies I can put on any time and still be totally engaged and drawn into.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
80
87th
Surprisingly good. Norton is brilliant and even Damon delivers with panache and a bit of flair.
Rated 08 Nov 2015
60
31st
Only middling for a 60, fairly predictable.

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