New poker movie in 2017 - Molly's Game (1 Viewer)

[Sprouty]

Tomorrow or Friday after work would probably work for me. I will be working on the new house/moving Saturday and Sunday.

Edit: Andy is supposed to swing by Friday to quote some work now.

 

[Marc Hedrick]

@WedgeRock I'm probably out however when you decide when you're seeing it let me know. If I can make it I will!

 

[v1pe]

yep. I plan on streaming Blade Runner 2049 tomorrow

Just snagged 2049 the other day, looking forward to it!

I'll probably skip Molly's Game in the theatre and watch it at home. I'll go see Star Wars again instead

 

[mike32]

@WedgeRock I'm probably out however when you decide when you're seeing it let me know. If I can make it I will!

Same here

 

[WedgeRock]

So tonight is out (MSU in the Holiday Bowl). If I read correctly, @Sprouty is out for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Is next week/weekend better?

 

[Sprouty]

It will probably be tough for me to plan something with the new house and all but next week would likely be better for me. If you guys have a chance to see it prior to, feel free.

 

[kk405]

If you like poker, go see the movie. If you don't find it to be on par with some of your past favorites, you will find it at least to be entertaining. Some parts of it may sound/look to be sensationalized (pot sizes, buy-ins, locations, etc.), but they are mostly not. Jessica Chastain is great and played Molly's role really well (y) :thumbsup:

 

[detroitdad]

If you like poker, go see the movie. If you don't find it to be on par with some of your past favorites, you will find it at least to be entertaining. Some parts of it may sound/look to be sensationalized (pot sizes, buy-ins, locations, etc.), but they are mostly not. Jessica Chastain is great and played Molly's role really well (y) :thumbsup:

I'm liking forward to seeing it. I really enjoyed the book

 

[SuckoutKing]

Saw the trailer tonight. Cracked me up seeing the High Rollers throwing around DICE chips! WTF? Movie itself looks very promising and can't wait to view it. But Not seeing it playing anywhere in Ohio. May have to wait til next time I'm in Michigan.

 

[inca911]

Saw the movie today. Entertaining and worth the $5, but no reason not to wait for DVD. I felt the ending was rather abrupt, but that was essentially unavoidable based on the real story.

 

[ThePunk]

when are you going?

 

[K1100lt]

I'm liking forward to seeing it. I really enjoyed the book

Any idea where the book is now?

 

[detroitdad]

Any idea where the book is now?

hmmmm, one of the poker guys

 

[mike32]

I might still have it Kevin, I'll look.

 

[allforcharity]

I watched this movie on Boxing Day. Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba are fantastic. Please note: this movie is only nominally about poker. It's really a short biopic based on an adaptation of the book.

 

[DJ Mack]

Rest assured the dice chips give way to better models as the story unfolds. Things like infrared markings and $17,000 Shufflemasters (for more hands per hour) get introduced.

 

[Rush4Rod]

Rest assured the dice chips give way to better models as the story unfolds. Things like infrared markings and $17,000 Shufflemasters (for more hands per hour) get introduced.

And Claysmith Triangle and Stick chips with custom labels. The metal insert don't show on film.

 

[Old State]

One of the only movies based on a true story where the real person was hotter than the actress that portrayed her! Both are pretty hot though

 

[WedgeRock]

Eye tracking:

1. Molly's cleavage
2. Jessica Chastain's face
3. The chips

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[WedgeRock]

Duplicate

 

[allforcharity]

What are those, Super Diamonds?

Yes, yes, I'm a heterosexual male, no need to cast aspersions because of the question.

 

[v1pe]

Eye tracking:

1. Molly's cleavage
2. Jessica Chastain's face
3. The chips

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I think you have it backwards? Jessica Chastain is the one with the cleavage (y) :thumbsup:

 

[WedgeRock]

I think you have it backwards? Jessica Chastain is the one with the cleavage (y) :thumbsup:

I was definitely focused on the chips for the longest time...

 

[kk405]

View attachment 144513 One of the only movies based on a true story where the real person was hotter than the actress that portrayed her! Both are pretty hot though

Let's just agree to disagree

 

[Old State]

Let's just agree to disagree

It's close but check out this pic. I think she has the edge

 

[kk405]

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It's close but check out this pic. I think she has the edge

OK

 

[Old State]

OK

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Agree to disagree (n) :thumbsdown:

 

[WedgeRock]

when are you going?

We haven't gone yet... I have an appointment this evening, hockey game Friday night, cards @detroitdad's on Saturday night... Looks like this weekend is out. Maybe we can chat about it at the felt on Saturday and see if we can do a Sunday mantinee... I know my boys also have a game Sunday.

 

[liftapint]

Saw the movie over the weekend. Thought it was good, not great.
Molly>Jessica, FWIW.

 

[ThePunk]

Sunday is no go.. kid has lots of basketball that day