Review of 21 (2008) by Ian T — 22 Oct 2012

Turned out to be much more than I expected...very smart :).

This review of 21 (2008) was written by Ian T on 22 Oct 2012.

21 has generally received positive reviews.

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Despite being based on a true story, the script is a loaded deck that plays like a pack of lies. 21 just doesn't add up…

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By Joe Leydon (915) for Variety (12,700) on 10 Jun 2017

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 07 Sep 2018

Great! Critics are losers who can't make art so they try to kill it and are ALWAYS wrong…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 12 Dec 2017

This was pretty cool. I wish I could count cards. lol Acting was all good, I would recommend this to pretty much anyone…

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A good movie with a interesting story. I was a little confused when it came to the cards but I still enjoyed it…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 09 Sep 2015

Interesting story about a poor student struggling tio get into Harvard..has its moments…

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I never quite know how to rate movies when I'm not sure what I was supposed to take from them…

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By B F (24) on 10 Apr 2017

Could have been SO much more entertaining and a better movie if they just followed the book…

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