The Grand
A comedy about the fine art of losing.
A comedy about the fine art of losing.
Comedy
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2007
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The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.
Director:
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Zak Penn
Cast:
Similar
Details
Runtime:
104 min
Release date:
7 Jun 2007
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$5,400,000
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
N/A
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Just showing us what ex-sitcom stars and Bavarian directors do in their spare time isn't quite enough to justify The Grand, which does for poker what Best in Show did for dogs while completely avoiding any jokes about poker-playing canines.
– John Anderson,
Washington Post,
10 Apr 2008
fresh:
There may be too many cooks here, too many TV stars trying to make an impression in a relatively high-profile independent film, but they connect just often enough to leave you smiling.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
4 Apr 2008
rotten:
You eventually get the feeling that the actors are riffing mainly for each other. Their attitude is, 'We're talented, trust us, we know how to be funny,' but in the end, it's mostly just a bluff.
– Walter V. Addiego,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr 2008
fresh:
The film is not much more than a gusher of oddball character sketches and ricocheting gags, but its manic pace and over-the-top inventiveness make The Grand a solid bet.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
3 Apr 2008
rotten:
It's hard to believe that a lineup so stellar could generate so few laughs, but there it is.
– Maureen M. Hart,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr 2008