Takes roughly a third of its length to really get going, but, once it does, it's a devilishly clever, engaging piece of work that milks every cent of value from its tiny budget.
80
Film.comTom Keogh
Film.comTom Keogh
Don't let Croupier go by without a look.
75
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
Croupier, immersed in a world of gambling, gamesmanship and crime, is a solid, seductive entertainment.
63
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
There are certainly glimpses of his underused talent. But there aren't enough of those moments to elevate Croupier above the level of routine melodrama.
50
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The film fires off too many intriguing plot possibilities that remain nothing more than that.
50
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
The twists and revelations of this rigorous noir reduce it to canned psychodrama.