Review of 21 (2008) by Henryr. — 24 Jul 2008

A very special story combined with great actors make this title a blockbuster nobody did talk about.

This review of 21 (2008) was written by Henryr. on 24 Jul 2008.

21 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 21 Feb 2017

The more moralistic 21 gets, the less enjoyable it is…

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

Picture shrewdly shuffles together attractive young leads, cagey screen vets and a fantasy-fulfillment scenario in a slickly polished package…

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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 Brandon W (1,786) on 16 Mar 2015

Extremely interesting premise. Unfortunately, this movie lacks the proper execution this film deserves…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 02 Jul 2015

The movie's chief audience, consequently, will probably be gullible and young, responding to the cliches only because they haven't seen them…

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By Thejodjeremie (25) on 18 Nov 2020

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 Matt H (2,287) on 18 Aug 2015

It was all pretty good it showed how humans are so flawed and so selfish it has a great ending that has a great moral…

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By Alec D (35) on 23 Feb 2017

21 is a true story based on the book Bringing Down The House…

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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 Meth-Dude (745) on 23 Aug 2015

The plot is actually pretty stupid but they still managed to make the movie more entertaining than it really is.The acting is good and there…

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