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Movie review and movie trailer.

Theatrical Release Date: March 28, 2008
DVD Release Date: July 22, 2008

Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey. Directed by: Robert Luketic. A Columbia Pictures release.

Drama. Rating: PG-13. Running time: 123 minutes.

Based on a true story.

Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) is one of six brilliant M.I.T. students who are recruited by math professor Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey) to join a team he trains to beat the odds at blackjack, during weekend excursions to Las Vegas. They make lots of money until the casino security chief Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne) catches on to the group and makes it his mission to put an end to their scam.

There is not enough suspense during most of the movie; the team just keeps on winning without any one figuring out what they're up to. There is more conflict toward the end but not enough to save the movie.

Grade: C-

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