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xsBusiness - 21 (Single-Disc Edition)
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List Price: $28.96
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Jack Gilpin, Jack McGee, Kevin Spacey
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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396267183
Format: AC-3
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2008-07-22
Running Time: 123
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-03-28
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Summary: 21 or bust?
Comment: 21 is based on the Ben Mezrich book entitled "Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions". The best selling book is "based on a true story", but it should be noted that while it is listed as non-fiction, there are dramatizations in the book. The movie is no different in that it also departs from actual events. Fans of the book should also note that there are some differences between the book and the movie.
21 stars Jim Sturgess as a MIT student named Ben Campbell who is trying to get into Harvard Medical School. I think it is fair to say that his performance in 21 is mediocre. He was better in Across the Universe and The Other Boleyn Girl, two movies that he was also in recently.
Ben Campbell is a very intelligent student, and particular good at math and numbers. It's not long before one of his professors, played by Kevin Spacey, notices Ben's talents. He then recruits Ben to his team of players who count cards and go to Las Vegas every weekend to make big money. Reluctant at first, the money ends up too tempting as he needs it for medical school, and soon he is off to Las Vegas with the rest of the team.
While no where near any of his best performances, Kevin Spacey is fairly good in his role as Professor Michey Rosa. Also look for a decent performance by Lawrence Fishburne as a tough casino security consultant.
Ultimately, 21 isn't a bust. It's just not great either. Watch it with low expectations and you won't be disappointed. While it may have dramatized the actual events, the result is that I found myself entertained for the length of the movie.
21 is rated PG-13 for some violence, and sexual content including partial nudity. It runs for 123 minutes.
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Summary: 21
Comment: I always enjoy gambling movies including the classic ones like "Cincinnati Kid". Although "21" is reasonably entertaining there aren't any stand out performances including from the experienced Stacey or Fishburne. This is a rental unless you have a heavy interest in this take on the six M.I.T. students that counted cards and won millions of dollars from the Vegas casinos. Although certainly worth a look I didn't feel surprised or impressed by anything in the movie. It just seemed like mostly a rehash of "Oceans Eleven" with college students. If you enjoyed this catch "Gone in 60 Seconds" and "Fast and Furious".
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Summary: Disappointed with this one
Comment: I went into this with an open mind. I am a huge fan of Kevin Spacey, and he has yet to disappoint me...until this one. This movies premise is great but it was not very believable. These kids are geniuses, yet the go to the same casino and use the same signals for things. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I had high hopes, but they fell, fast.
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Summary: Are You A Gambler?
Comment: This is a very enjoyable movie for any gambler from beginner to pro. Just don't go to the casino after watching it thinking you're going to break the bank.
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Summary: Great Blu-ray Movie
Comment: Great movie to add to the collection. Decent extras, great picture & perfect sound quality. Don't waste your time on DVD's anymore -- I buy most of my Blu-ray movies from Amazon. You can't beat 33% off and free shipping!
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Inspired by the true story of MIT students who mastered the art of card counting and took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. Looking for a way to pay for tuition Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) finds himself quietly recruited by MIT's most gifted students in a daring plot to break Vegas. With the help of a brilliant statistics professor (Kevin Spacey) and armed with fake IDs intelligence and a complicated system of counting cards Ben and his friends succeed in breaking the impenetrable casinos. Now his challenge is keeping the numbers straight and staying one step ahead of the casinos before it all spirals out of control.System Requirements:Running Time: 123 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â DRAMA/BUDDIES Rating:Â PG-13 UPC:Â 043396267183 Manufacturer No:Â 26718
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