Rounders is a film which had never crossed my radar previously. I am unsure why though as this has a great cast including Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Malkovich, John Turtorro, Gretchen Mol and Famke Jansen. Matt Damon is very good in this as the poker player drawn back into the life by his childhood friend played by a great Edward Norton. Not only is this film about poker, but it is about relationships and the hard choices that have to be made. It is also a film about destiny, perhaps what you want to be is not who you are destined to be. The film uses voice overs by Damon which actually add to the appeal of the film as you get inside the mind of the main protagonist. All the major star names put in good performances here and this helps the film. On the downside the third act is a little predictable and in truth not a whole lot happens in the film. However, this being said i enjoyed Rounders and would highlight it as a hidden gem. In summary an entertaining film which i may well revisit in years to come.
Review of Rounders
