Review of Molly's Game (2017) by Walton W — 06 Jan 2018

Tour de force performance by Jessica Chastain. Idris Elba is also great in it. Marvelous debut by director Aaron Sorkin.

This review of Molly's Game (2017) was written by Walton W on 06 Jan 2018.

Molly's Game has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kyle Kizu (27) for MovieMinis (24) on 30 Oct 2018

Chastain manages the tricky balancing act of channeling the spark of Sorkin's dialogue while also shaping a character that feels naturally lived in…

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Very interesting story and excellent performances bring this movie all the way to a 9 for me, Every part of the movie is very interesting and…

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By Biotofu (13) on 06 Jan 2019

I knew the scripts going to be good after the first opening scene, then I saw the credits, ah! Aaron Sorkin…

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By Geewah (593) on 08 Jan 2021

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By Hanna N (48) on 10 Jan 2019

An excellent directorial debut for Sorkin and an excellent performance from Chastain, a really interesting look into a dark side of the rich…

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By Art S (1,002) on 15 Oct 2018

While Molly may not have been the most sympathetic character in the world, Chastain did an excellent job in the role. Sorkin was as sharp as ever…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 15 Oct 2018

While Molly may not have been the most sympathetic character in the world, Chastain did an excellent job in the role. Sorkin was as sharp as ever…

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By Li Lai (99) for Mediaversity Reviews (99) on 01 Nov 2018

Molly's Game takes away Sorkin's biggest Achilles' Heel-writing complex female characters-by basing his story off a woman's autobiography…

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By Hotelcentral (111) on 16 Dec 2018

Give this film a 7 if you're a serious fan of poker and want to hear a lot of narration about the who, what and why…

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By Wayne M (365) on 27 Dec 2018

Sorkin has given his audience a powerful and compelling story that I doubt many will be familiar with…

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