Movies are like wine and there are two types; really good ones that you savour and ones you watch just to get drunk (or lost in the fantasy). This movie is the second variety. It won't win any Oscars but it is fun, fast-paced and not a bad way to spend the afternoon. The story centres on Richard First (Justin Timberlake) a college student who pays his way by soliciting other student for online gambling. Furst is smart and confident but he gets in overhead his head when he tosses in College life to team up with Ivan Block (Ben Afflick), an online gambling entrepreneur. A lot of the action is set in Coast Rica and the movie is beautifully filmed. It is also fast paced, action packed and includes a little bit of a romance. There may be some small holes in the plot and a lack of chemistry between the two male leads but apart from that, (if you are not too critical), you will enjoy this wild ride of a movie. Be aware: it may turn you off online gambling forever.
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