The Gambler (Rupert Wyatt, 2014): USA

Reviewed by Mina Gilbertsson. Viewed at the AFIFest 2014. The Gambler is a remake of Karel Reisz’s 1974 drama, with Mark Wahlberg in the lead. He takes on the role of Jim Bennett, an English teacher who discovers the dangerous world of gambling. One night, Bennett loses $240,000 dollars at a Korean gambling establishment. His … Continue reading The Gambler (Rupert Wyatt, 2014): USA