Review of 21 (2008) by Mike P — 11 May 2012

Don't always believe the "based on a True Story" captions.

This review of 21 (2008) was written by Mike P on 11 May 2012.

21 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 06 Jun 2015

While not exactly a zero, 21 lags and fails to measure up dramatically…

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By Robwinz (191) on 02 Aug 2020

21's got an ok plot which can be quite interesting at times but it can be pretty boring at times…

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By Brian D. Johnson (137) for Maclean's Magazine (153) on 29 Nov 2017

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 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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By Sean Axmaker (1,564) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 03 Jul 2016

A thoroughly ordinary drama of temptation, dubious redemption and easy revenge…

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By Chenzdaddy (1) on 28 Oct 2015

The emergence of Spacey and Fishburne's rivalry adds a different dimension to the film…

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By Doofy H (7) on 15 Apr 2015

Ben (Jim Sturgess) is trying to get into Harvard Medical School but doesn't have the money…

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By Harvdog03 (99) on 30 Oct 2018

Not the greatest movie I have seen but somewhat enjoyable. I will never have a career in card counting though…

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By Arthur R (252) on 29 Jul 2017

Good movie…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 22 Oct 2017

A predictable moral tale enacted by blandly pretty young things who bear little resemblance to the average brainiac…

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