Poker Face (2022) (original) (raw)
A tech billionaire who gathers his childhood friends to his estate for what turns into a high stakes game of poker. Those friends have a love hate relationship with the host, a master game-player/planner, and he has concocted an elaborate scheme designed to bring a certain justice to all of them. However, Jake finds himself re-thinking his strategy when his mansion is overtaken by a dangerous home invader whose previous jobs have all ended in murder and arson.
A tech billionaire who gathers his childhood friends to his estate for what turns into a high stakes game of poker. Those friends have a love hate relationship with the host, a master game-player/planner, and he has concocted an elaborate scheme designed to bring a certain justice to all of them. However, Jake finds himself re-thinking his strategy when his mansion is overtaken by a dangerous home invader whose previous jobs have all ended in murder and arson. (less)
Director: Russell Crowe
Writers: Russell Crowe, Stephen M. Coates
Starring: Russell Crowe, Elsa Pataky, Liam Hemsworth, RZA, Aden Young, Steve Bastoni
Producer: Mark B. David
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Review by Brian Orndorf, November 15, 2022
6 / 10
While primarily known as an actor, Russell Crowe has dabbled in direction a few times during his career, most recently with 2014�s �The Water Diviner,� which attempted to deliver an epic story of family and loss in the shadow of World War I. Crowe doesn�t go as big with �Poker Face,� overseeing a largely intimate study of shock and friendship, mostly contained to a single living space and highlighting the anxieties of several characters. Those expecting hardcore card games and steely looks are advised to seek their gambling cinema kicks elsewhere, as �Poker Face� only devotes minutes of screen ...read more...
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