Poker Face
A yearly high-stakes poker game between childhood friends turns into chaos when the tech billionaire host unveils an elaborate scheme to seek revenge for the ways they've betrayed him over the years. But as his plans unfold, a group of thieves hatch plans of their own breaking into the mansion thinking it is empty. The old friends quickly band together and the years of playing the game help them win their way through a night of terror.
- Released: 2022-11-16
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Thrillers
- Stars: Russell Crowe, Liam Hemsworth, RZA, Brooke Satchwell, Aden Young, Steve Bastoni, Daniel MacPherson, Elsa Pataky, Jack Thompson, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lynn Gilmartin, Matt Nable, Benedict Hardie, Paul Tassone, Molly Grace, Addam Bramich, Jemima Quinn, Oscar Mitchell, Zara Zoe, Lucy Lock
- Director: Russell Crowe
Comments
- petaalaban - 9 January 2023
So much potential
This movie started out very lighthearted; however slightly disjointed all at the same time. It then builds into that action thriller I was hoping for....only to come crashing down.
So much potential to be an incredible action thriller with such a great cast; however it definitely fell short. No story line seemed to be completed, the movie just ended and it felt like it was being put together in a rushed fashion whilst hoping for the best.
I gave it 3 stars due to the locations used and the first 20 mins, plus some of the acting was ok. Definitely wouldn't bother watching or recommending. Such a shame as I was so excited for an Australian Movie to really impress. - FixedYourEnding - 22 December 2022
Not much action, not much crime and not very thrilling
This movie serves you with a triple dose of Russell Crowe. Acting, directing and screenplay. Let me tell you, there are very few people that talented on earth that can do all three successfully, and Crowe is not one of them. Other than beautiful scenery, cars, architecture and art you don't get much here. If you are satisfied with just that you might be ok with this movie, but if you are looking for a good thriller, look somewhere else.
Couple of things I disliked about this movie: 1. It's kinda boring and the overall action is silly. 2. The casting was done based on popularity and not based on fit for the role (RZA, Liam Hemsworth). Also, if you have a group of childhood friends, should they not be at the same age as grown-ups? The characters are all annoying. Morally deficient and thus failing to pull any emotions from the viewers. You are rich and made all the wrong decisions, who cares.
Third thing is the Poker. I think Poker fans will be really disappointed by this movie, having the name and the art suggest it is something to do with high-level card game, but other than a random event here and there, there is really nothing to do with poker, and really doesn't showcase the professionalism behind a Texas-Holdem game for example. In short, if you intend to watch this movie for some nice poker moves, you will be deeply disappointed.
Some good points: If you are an art lover, there are a few dialogues there discussing art in an interesting way and also I really liked the first 10 minutes intro of the movie, unfortunately it goes downhill from there, all the way to a predictable and pointless ending. Even the cars are boring and the car race is pointless and un-exciting, to the point where it feels production was careful not to risk scratching the cars before returning them to the rental car agency.
To sum up- don't spend your time and hard earned money on this one. Exact score: 44 / 100.
