Monday, January 21, 2013
GAMBLING LIFE
Today's film was
with Clive Owen as an author who goes back to a previous line of work to get material for a novel.
The work consumes him and his relationships as much as if he was a professional gambler. Which he reminds us frequently he is not. "I don't gamble".
Just on life.
We saw this when it came out and liked it and Owen very much. He was not well known then and has since had a modest career as a lead actor in many films.
The story is interesting but it is the characterization that makes the film work as well as Owen's performance as a convincing hand at the blackjack and roulette tables.
It was worth seeing it again. It had come to mind in some odd way and I put it in the queue. I am glad that I did.
Being seen over and over makes it a 5 out of Netflix5. But I think this might be the last time which makes it a virtual 3.
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