Western gambling films

Jacynthe 2022-04-22 07:01:05

It's hard to relate to "Brother Gao Jin" when watching this, but this is just a gambling movie. Only after seeing the final design, when their teacher was designed, did it vaguely have the demeanor of a gambler.
When I saw the middle, I had a little doubt. Is this small gang that the young "Ben" joined just established? Or is it running for a long time? All the members are as jerky as him, it's hard to imagine this is a gang that has been in operation for a long time. Has that professor mickey been doing this for so many years? However, the rhythm of the film is very tight, and this problem does not seem to be a big deal. But seeing their crazy shopping after making money, all the kids seem to be making so much money for the first time.
Think about it carefully, gambling films, hero films, knight films... It seems that these kinds of films all have a similar routine. No-one - adventure plus talent - practice magic - infinite scenery - sudden setback (strike, betrayed... etc.) - revenge - perfect ending. In the middle, use a few small suspense in series... A good-looking movie was born.
This film is simply the standard in the standard, in one go, smooth and compact. Just like an iced Coke, it is absolutely delicious to quench your thirst. As for nutrition, that's a matter of opinion. Maybe no one can understand the management of transnational trusts, or the long-lasting brand management.

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  • [first lines]

    Ben Campbell: [narrating] 'Winner, winner, chicken dinner.' Those words had been dancing around my head all night. I mean, it's Vegas lore, that phrase. Just ask any of the old-time pit bosses, they'll know. It was a Chinese dealer at Binion's who was first credited with the line. He would shout it every time he dealt blackjack. That was over 40 years ago, and the words still catch. 'Winner, winner, chicken dinner.' Yeah, try it. I had heard it at least 14 times that night. I couldn't lose. First of all, what I was doing wasn't illegal. There were certain institutions and people that frowned upon it, but it's legal. And not everyone can do it. Just those with gifted minds. I have a gifted mind. That's what got me into all this mess. I was counting cards and I was up over $640,000.

    Ben Campbell: [we see the images of Ben winning at a game table] We used hand signals, too. Folded arms, the table's hot. A touch to the eye, we need to talk. And a hand running through perfect flowing hair meant only one thing. Get out. Now. 'Winner, winner, chicken dinner.'

  • [Ben talks to Professor Gilpin about getting the Robinson Scholarship]

    Bob Phillips: The Robinson Scholarship is comprehensive, as you know. It's a free ride. And free rides don't come easy.

    Ben Campbell: Absolutely.

    Bob Phillips: We have 76 applicants, this year. Only one of them will get the Scholarship. And most of whom have resumes just as impressive as you.

    Ben Campbell: Right. Uh, Professor Phillips? Some kids grow up wanting to play for the Red Sox. You know, some grow up wanting to be, I don't know, a fireman. I grew up... Well, really, I just wanted to come here to Harvard Med. And now that I've gotten accepted, it seems to only come down to the money. Which I don't really have. So, what I'm trying to say is that I really, really need this scholarship.

    Bob Phillips: Did you rehearse that?

    Ben Campbell: Yeah. Like, 14 times in front of the mirror.

    Bob Phillips: Unfortunately, desire doesn't figure into this much. The Robinson is going to go to someone who... Dazzles. Somebody who just jumps off the page.