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Director: Robert Luketic
Actors: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey
PlotBen Campbell is a brilliant but financially struggling MIT student who is accepted into Harvard Medical School but cannot afford the steep tuition. He catches the eye of his non-linear equations professor, Micky Rosa, who invites him to join a secretive group of students. This group takes frequent weekend trips to Las Vegas to employ sophisticated card counting techniques at blackjack tables, with the aim of making big money. Initially, hesitant, Ben joins the team, driven by his need for tuition funds and the allure of wealth. Under Micky’s strict guidance, the team members adopt various disguises and false identities to avoid detection from casino security.
As Ben immerses himself deeper into the world of high-stakes gambling, he becomes increasingly captivated by its thrills and the lifestyle it affords. The stakes grow higher, leading to mounting internal team tensions and close calls with casino enforcers. With each trip to Vegas, Ben finds it harder to maintain his double life, balancing his academic commitments, friendships, and budding romantic interest within the team. Through his journey, Ben faces moral challenges and the perilous consequences that come with a life driven by greed and deception.
Writers: Peter Steinfeld, Allan Loeb, Ben Mezrich
Release Date: 28 Mar 2008
Runtime: 123 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
21 offers top-notch acting and thrilling tension with excellent audio and video quality, making it a worthy addition to any Blu-ray collection despite predictable plot twists.
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