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Seen it?2008 | 123 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 5 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club of five students, Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa to count cards at blackjack.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$160 million worldwide on a $35 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Luketic
- Jim SturgessBen Campbell
- Kevin SpaceyMicky Rosa
- Kate BosworthJill Taylor
- Aaron YooChoi
- Liza LapiraKianna
- Jacob PittsFisher
- Laurence FishburneCole Williams
- Jack McGeeTerry
- Josh GadMiles
- Sam GolzariCam