The Grand

2007
R
1h 44m

ÉVALUATION IMDb

5,9/10

6,1 k

MA NOTE

Liretrailer2 min 12 s

1 vidéo

36 photos

Comedy

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueAn improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.

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ÉVALUATION IMDb

5,9/10

6,1 k

MA NOTE

Voir l’information sur la production à IMDbPro

Anecdotes
With the exception of the characters' conversations away from the game, the entire final table scene was unscripted. Co-Writer and Director Zak Penn chose to play the entire final table for real, meaning that they did not know in advance which of the characters would win, and thus how the movie would end. Because of Ray Romano's shooting schedule, the scene between Lainie (Cheryl Hines) and Fred (Ray Romano) had to be filmed before the final table had been played. Two different scenes were shot to allow for Lainie to either win or lose. The alternative scene is included on the DVD.

Gaffes
When The German is up against Jack Faro, the announcer states that only an Ace of Diamonds can beat the King high Diamond flush that Faro has shown. However, there are two deuces on the board, which means that there's a possibility that The German holds a full house or quads.

Citations
One Eyed Jack Faro: Yes, I did get thrown out of my own casino, I'm not sure how exactly that happened, but they do say that I gave the order.

Connexions
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Drillbit Taylor/The Hammer/Sleepwalking/The Grand/Under the Same Moon (2008)

Bandes originales
Wisdom
Written by Anton Newcombe
Performed by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Courtesy of The Committee To Keep Music Evil
Under License from Tepid Peppermint Wonderland, Ltd.

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6/10

Take your seat at the final table.

Being a regular poker player myself, i was probably more interested in watching this, than a non poker player, but you do not have to be an avid poker fan to enjoy this movie, though it would be slightly more interesting if you was.

Although the main basis of the film is about 6 people who have made the final table of a £10m poker tournament, it goes into more detail at the start of the film, of each particular person and their background etc, so by the end of the movie when the final is being played, you will probably have a favourite as to who you want to win.

But although the movie was watchable, it wasn't that good that you would want to watch it again and halfway through the film you've a pretty good idea how its going to end.

If you are into poker, look out for cameo appearances of Doyle Brunson and Phil Helmuth.

Verdict: Watchable but don't expect too much out of it.