"Molly's Game" on Netflix

A surprisingly good movie on Netflix, "Molly's Game" is based on a true story of a young woman who turned a friendly game of poker into a multi-million dollar personal industry. Because of the high stakes to buy in and the very upscale trappings of the game, she attracted actors, leaders of industry, millionaires and eventually some creepy Russian mob guys.

Without giving away too much, the movie follows Molly's introduction to the world of poker and all the way through to her sort-of downfall.  It's a tight film, very well written and acted, fast paced and great entertainment. The ending is good, for which I am a stickler. (I hate redemption endings.)  Jessica Chastain as Molly and the lovely Idris Elba as her lawyer are good roles for both of these actors and they do them justice. Kevin Costner has a small part and it's always good to see him in a film these days

Check it out.



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