Poker in today's reality is not what it used to be. Well, or at least not as it is portrayed in the movies.
A computer, an extra monitor, and hours spent at home or any other place are the everyday reality of today. In reality, poker is played much less frequently, but in the past, it was impossible to play it any other way.
So PokerioMokykla.com offers you to relax and take a look at a slightly idealized face of poker, associated with high society and criminals. Serious men, smoking cigars and drinking whiskey at the tables, and keeping a gun in their pocket.
PokerioMokykla.com presents you with a list of recommended movies to watch, which are in one way or another related to poker, betting, or casinos.
We present you with the fourth part of movie recommendations related to poker and other gambling games.
The Grand (2007)
IMDb rating: 6.0
A poker movie about poker. A true entertainment film, with poker, poker, and more poker at its core. It's not even surprising that the plot of this movie takes place in the gambling houses of Las Vegas, where you can see everything.
This comedy is unique in that the script was only 30 pages long. It might seem insignificant, but it actually meant that the actors had to improvise a lot.
“The Grand” should catch the eye of any comedy genre lover with its trailer alone, as it is a light, fun movie for a relaxing evening.
Atlantic City (1980)
IMDb rating: 7.4
This movie is not about gambling, but about love and crime. It can be called a true classic – no wonder “Atlantic City” was nominated for five Golden Globes.
As the title suggests, the action of the movie takes place in crime-ridden Atlantic City, where Lou – a former gangster – gets his hands on drugs that he has to sell and meets a waitress working in a casino who dreams of becoming a blackjack dealer. Things take a turn for the worse when the man who stole the cocaine is killed, and Lou has to deal with gangsters looking for their drugs.
Bookies (2003)
IMDb rating: 6.0
Sports betting, four students, and an insatiable desire for money. And where there is money, there are problems. A scenario that won't surprise anyone, suitable for light entertainment – this movie won't require much concentration and won't provoke existential questions in your mind.
It's a typical American entertainment film, not worth putting high hopes on, but worth choosing when you want a comedy.
The Gambler (2013)
IMDb rating: 7.3
A Lithuanian film about betting, where gambling intertwines with profession and human lives. Vincentas – a paramedic who can't stop betting and thus gets into debt. However, despite all this, he takes a step forward in gambling and starts betting on human lives with his colleagues.
This alone should encourage you to watch this highly acclaimed film. “The Gambler” is a film recognized not only by Lithuanians but also by foreigners, shown at many festivals. Its uniquely dark plot makes this film an outstanding piece of Lithuanian cinema, worth the attention of everyone, especially those who need a reflection on betting.
California Split (1974)
IMDb rating: 7.3
Another classic poker movie. Although old, this film should catch the eye of every poker enthusiast.
Two men form a friendship through gambling. That friendship develops, and they become more alike. More precisely, one aims to become more like the other, resulting in a changed lifestyle and growing debts. Since debts have to be repaid, the action revolves around a high-stakes poker game, aiming not only to win a large sum of money but also to get the necessary dose of excitement for the gamblers.
