I also came to praise this piece.

Doris 2021-11-16 08:01:27

So far, no movie with Edward Norton has disappointed me, even if he is the male number two-that will only make the male number one more stressful, and Matt Damon is no exception. However, I like the way that Matt Damon used the narration to string together the whole story. He speaks moderately, his tone is gentle, and he doesn't use strong words. He also has no reason to use strong words, because the lines themselves are very powerful and the screenwriters are everywhere. The machine front.
There are many movies about fighting wits and courage, but real wisdom contests are always popular and endless. What's more, besides wisdom, this movie also has something to say about the choice of life. "You will win if you love to fight". Here is "You will win if you love gambling". It is Matt Damon who sits at the poker table for twenty to thirty hours and keeps turning his brain and making judgments. Ideal life, character determines life, this is no way, of course, this is also the reason why Matt Damon and the heroine broke up.
Speaking of the heroine, I can't help but want to say that she is well-off, but it's a pity that the role is missing. In one scene, Matt Damon praised his girlfriend for being smart in front of Edward Norton, saying that as long as she was willing to make a move, she designated a good player at the poker table. Seeing this, I wonder if the plot will develop to the point where both men are in desperation at the poker table, and finally the girlfriend came to the rescue and turned things around in one fell swoop. Alas, I admit that I am naive.
Of course, different directors can tell the story at the poker table differently, and you can also have a more relaxed way, but how can I feel that all the gambling movies in Hong Kong look like a joke after watching this movie?

PS: It is not recommended for teenagers to watch this film in the presence of rigid-minded parents. They will denounce it, keep you at a distance from such rubbish, and sincerely suspect that the directors of these capitalist countries want to attract the next generation. Where. You can shrug your shoulders and explain to them: "Oh, this is just a movie!" "It's just trying to tell us there may be more interesting possibilities in life!" But I'm sure they won't listen.

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Extended Reading
  • Toby 2022-03-29 09:01:02

    If you choose your life without hesitation, you will not regret it after life, because it is no longer a multiple-choice question. This is what the Jewish lawyer inside told Matt, and that's what Matt is going to do

  • Melany 2022-03-21 09:01:43

    Knish helped Mike to blame, Knish made Mike owe a debt, Knish made Mike break up with his girlfriend Joe, Knish kept Mike away from the right path, Knish has a great influence on Mike, the key is that Mike's heart belongs to where? The same partner is very important. Working with an unreliable Knish will only result in failure. Mike has completed self-redemption, but he is not related to the King of Gamblers, even if Mike once won the King of Gamblers

Rounders quotes

  • Mike McDermott: [narrating while playing against teddy KGB] Here's the beauty of this game: I just got top two pair on the flop and I want to keep him in the hand. Against your average guy, I'd set a "bear trap", hardly bet at all, let him walk into it. But KGB's too smart for that. So, what I've got to do is over bet the pot,make it look like I'm trying to buy it.

    Mike McDermott: I bet two thousand

    Mike McDermott: [narrating] Then he plays back at me, and I get paid off.

    Teddy KGB: [after reaching an Oreo cookie, splitting in two halves and putting the right half in his mouth] call

    Mike McDermott: [Narrating] My guess is Teddy's on a flush draw.

    Teddy KGB: [checking his turn] Burn and turn.

    Mike McDermott: [Narrating, while the turn card is dealt] There's my money card, nine of hearts. I got a full house.

    Teddy KGB: [checking his turn, slow playing his hand] To the bettor.

    Mike McDermott: Check's good.

    Mike McDermott: [Narrating] Now I hope a spade falls and Teddy makes his flush. That way he'll bet strong, and I'll beat him with my nines full over aces.

    Teddy KGB: I'm going to bet fifteen thousand

    Mike McDermott: [requesting a time out to think] time

    Mike McDermott: All right, I call your fifteen plus I have another thirty three to raise you. Yeah, I'm gonna go all in, 'cause I don't think you got the spades

    Teddy KGB: You are right. I don't have spades.

    Mike McDermott: [Narrating] I know before the cards are even turned over.

  • Professor Petrovsky: [seeing Mike after he knocked on the door] Oh, Michael. You got some things for me?

    Mike McDermott: [while carrying file folders] Yes, I do.

    Professor Petrovsky: Put them on the desk, it's all right

    Judge Marinacci: Kid, is he paying you for this late night shift?

    Mike McDermott: Oh, well, knowledge is my reward, sir.

    Judge Marinacci: Let me tell you, it ain't worth it. Why don't you become a jockey, do something useful.