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A poker-based heist film that deals in cliches.
Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Overview
When a poker player hits rock bottom he enlists his best friend to pull off a high-stakes heist.
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A suspense-free script co-written by Gallo with Jason Lapeyre contributes to the feeling that we've seen all these cards before.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Rotten
Face cards have more depth of character.
Los Angeles Times
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