Trailer for the Gambling Film MISSISSIPPI GRIND with Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn
I love a good film that revolves around gambling, and Mississippi Grind was pretty fantastic. I had a chance to see at Sundance earlier this year, and it ended up getting a lot of positive buzz. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Ben Mendelsohn, who is rumored to be in Star Wars: Rogue One. Both of these actors are brilliant in this movie, especially Mendelsohn. I think a movie like this could take his career to a new level. Here's the synopsis:
Gerry (Mendelsohn) is a talented poker player, but his gambling habit is getting the best of him. One day, he meets a charismatic young traveler named Curtis (Reynolds). Deeming Curtis his lucky charm, Gerry convinces him that they should hit the road together. As they gamble their way down South toward a legendary high-stakes poker game in New Orleans, the trip’s highs and lows unveil the duo’s true character and motivation, and an undeniable bond forms between them.
As I said in my review, which you can read here:
"The two have quite an interesting adventure together, and it had both its amusing and unsettling ups and downs. I really enjoyed spending time with these characters, getting to know them and seeing what made them tick. It was a fantastic character study."
The movie was directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, and if you're into movies that revolve around gambling, like Rounders, then this is a movie you have to check out! The movie will be released on September 25th.
