Michal Parzuchowski on Unsplash What’s more climactic than a game of poker? The tension of a high-stake game lends itself well to the big screen. So does the glitz of a glamourous casino table. Looking for the greatest poker movies out there? Check out these five films you need to see. 5. The Grand
Released in 2007, the Grand is one of the few comedy poker movies to hit the theatres. The story follows Jack Faro (Woody Harrelson), a former drug addict and incompetent casino owner, who enters a poker tournament to strike a $10 million prize.
The plot is then left open-ended, as the screenwriters left their actors to improvise on set. As a result, the poker scenes seem very organic and genuine. Plus, some big poker names join the cast, such as Daniel Negreanu and Phil Gordon.
Yet, the patchy acting leaves much to be desired, as shown by the film’s mixed reviews on IMDb . Still, this mockumentary is worth a watch, if only for a good laugh. 4. Casino Royale
In the action film department, the James Bond franchise is hard to top. But Bond movies are also great at delivering intense gambling scenes. And Casino Royale might just feature one of the most iconic poker games ever put on screen.
This 2006 Daniel Craig debut begins as agent 007 is sent to a Montenegro casino to bankrupt terrorist financier Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen). The stakes rise to millions as he opposes him until Bond eventually finds a weakness in his opponent, when he notices a twitch of his hands.
The rest is pure Bond, from a poisoning incident to some serious ass-kicking. Still, this scene plays well on the cat-and-mouse nature of the poker game. And this climactic scene is definitely worth watching time and time again. 3. Molly’s Game
Molly Bloom was destined to be an Olympic skier. Instead, she became the “Poker Queen”. Molly’s Game is the true story of the underground poker empire that led to her downfall. Indeed, she was charged with organizing illegal games, comprising the likes of Hollywood superstars, sports celebrities, and […]
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