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Plot:

Ben Campbell (Sturgess) an ultra smart young teen,who is backed into a financial bind when he's about to lose his $300,000 MIT scholarship and has no idea of how to gain the money. He is soon approached by Professor Micky Rosa (Spacey) who wants to recruit him to join a small group of other academically smart students who make weekend trips to Vegas to hit a lick at the casinos by counting cards. Although counting cards is not illegal, it is stilled frowned upon by casinos and if caught they must face the wrath of head of security Cole Williams (Fishburne). Ben at first refuses, but is easily swayed when approached by the school beauty Jill (Bosworth). Initially things are good, the gangs making money and everyone is happy, until some of the members get caught up in the hype and jealousy rears its ugly head causing dissension among some of the members and the professor.

Reel Talk:

Although this film was based on true events and not a bad movie I might add, but you can probably get the idea of gambling by watching any one of the gaming shows on cable. This movie didn't offer much for actors Spacey and Fishburne to showcase their talented skills, so don't look for any nominations to be handed out on this one. I just hope some dummy doesn't get the bright idea from watching this movie to go out and try card counting at some casino.

Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Lawrence Fishburne, Aaron Yoo and Liza Lapira
Directed by: Robert Luketic
Rated: PG-13

I give it 3 corndogs

By: Corndog - The Reel Hustler