Movie review: Molly's Game with Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain is Molly Bloom. Apparently Molly was a competitive skier but when that dream fell apart due to a broken back, she found herself running high stakes, backdoor poker games with celebrities who she is careful not to reveal but may or may not include the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, and Tobey Maguire.

The poker characters and their games are all interesting. The dialog is great as well as Molly is one sharp lady. However, this is supposed to be a true story but yet seems far fetched. For example, she moves to New York to set up a new poker game and instantly finds high rollers to participate. That's fine of course...it doesn't take away from the movie. Obviously, the whole scheme falls apart when the FBI get involved.

This movie will appeal to you if:

1. The premise of a woman running a high stakes backdoor card game, getting busted, and then going to court speaks to you
2. You want to see Jessica Chastain's revealing wardrobe
3. You enjoy some good poker action

This movie will not appeal to you if:

1. You mostly like realistic movies (although this is supposed to be a true story)
2. You don't like it when the lead character seems to know everything
3. You think poker movies are boring.

Speaking of revealing wardrobes, check out the next movie review.

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