Poker movies..

[future2112]

What movies are there that poker is an integral part of the film? I can only think of the James Bond film 'Casino Rayale' but what others are there?

And If i was to pop down to my local vid store what movie would you recommend, or not?

[famguyrules]

I watched Rounders yesterday and would highly recommend that

[esuzu]

the movie deal... really good....

[truckerzeke]

I would recommend Maverick starring Mel Gibson it was a really good movie

[kiko71]

Rounder and Maverick and both good movies. I wanna watch 21

[bwiab]

"Lucky You" is on HBO right now with Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall. It's ok, but definitely exists because of the explosion of hold em.

[ForestKing]

yea i saw lucky you, very inspiring because an internet poker player wins the tournament

[dacubanplayer2]

Have you seen 21?? Sweet poker movie. Is not about Holdem but it is a poker movie that is going to get you very interested on the game.

[BiGslick18]

I just saw "All In" which is primarily about Texas Hold Em and some girl who was taught by her dad and ends up winning some big tournament. I didn't think it was very good though.

[future2112]

well thx for the heads for the movie recommendations, seems like 'rounders' is the one to go for going by what been said. cheers guys.

[007joe]

The Cincinnati Kid - best poker movie ever!!

[BIGSMUDGE]

The Cincinnatti Kid is the original, and by far the best poker movie ever made ,WATCH & LEARN

[DukeOfDeath]

just watched "The Cincinnati Kid" last night and sad that this is the only thread that even mentions it.

Rounders may inspire you to play more, but this is more realistic honestly where the main character is smarter and the play more like what you see in real life. It's basically the original Rounders. It's set in a fun time period with good actors. It's a little dated, but a good watch. And you gotta love any poker movie that isn't just Hold Em. I mean who plays 5 card stud these days anyway?

[BBOB]

Yep love "Cincinnati Kid". "HighRoller:The Stu Ungar story" is one of my favorites. Wish their were more poker movies outheir.

[DukeOfDeath]

Originally Posted by BBOB

Yep love "Cincinnati Kid". "HighRoller:The Stu Ungar story" is one of my favorites. Wish their were more poker movies outheir.

I love the actual STORY of Stu Ungar, but I heard High Roller the movie was crap. I saw a fwe clips from it and it seemed really badly acted.

There was a really well made documentary on him though, that was superb

[teebs]

Originally Posted by BBOB

Yep love "Cincinnati Kid". "HighRoller:The Stu Ungar story" is one of my favorites. Wish their were more poker movies outheir.

Stu Ungar really was THE best poker player ever. Such a legend.
And yeh Duke seen that documentary too...really enjoyed it.

As for the poker movies, I've seen rounders, but havnt seen the Cincinnati Kid. Will definately watch that.

[T_B_H]

is rounders the matt damon film??

if so yes seen it, good film not sure tho would take his play onboard, well he was beat up a fe times and only leard to read in the final sceen

[tattmando]

The Grand is a really funny look at poker. reminds me of this place lol

[DukeOfDeath]

Originally Posted by T_B_H

is rounders the matt damon film??

if so yes seen it, good film not sure tho would take his play onboard, well he was beat up a fe times and only leard to read in the final sceen

yeah that's the one. It's good, but yeah he has trouble reading until towards the end (although he did it a little TOO flawlessly in the scene of lawyers gambling). But even at the end once he "learned his lesson" he still obviously knew nothing of bankroll management.

Originally Posted by tattmando

The Grand is a really funny look at poker. reminds me of this place lol

I started watching it, but 10 minutes in I still hadn't laughed yet. I'm sure it got better, but I just couldn't sit it through

[tattmando]

its slow but picks up nicely