Spanish writer and director Eduard Cortés made this drama based on a real story about a family's attempt to break the bank at a casino. After years of trying to come with a system to beat a casino, a gambler seems to found it and enlists his family's help which takes them on journey of defying the odd. Cortés uses the "Ocean 11" formula which gives the film its slick visuals but also one note characters. This kind of film requires meticulous plot and character development with perfect pacing for the climax to pay off. After the initial setup the story and film struggles to find the right balance which derails long before the pay off. Lluís Homar and Daniel Brühl star as the father and son along with solid cast that includes Eduard Fernández, Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Blanca Suárez. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Winning Streak
Spanish writer and director Eduard Cortés made this drama based on a real story about a family's attempt to break the bank at a casino. After years of trying to come with a system to beat a casino, a gambler seems to found it and enlists his family's help which takes them on journey of defying the odd. Cortés uses the "Ocean 11" formula which gives the film its slick visuals but also one note characters. This kind of film requires meticulous plot and character development with perfect pacing for the climax to pay off. After the initial setup the story and film struggles to find the right balance which derails long before the pay off. Lluís Homar and Daniel Brühl star as the father and son along with solid cast that includes Eduard Fernández, Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Blanca Suárez. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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