Review of Owning Mahowny (2003) by Qi Z — 05 Jun 2017

A terrifying look at a man in the grip of an addiction.

This review of Owning Mahowny (2003) was written by Qi Z on 05 Jun 2017.

Owning Mahowny has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steve W (2,154) on 22 Mar 2015

The movie itself is average but Hoffman's Mahowny makes a dullard fascinating…

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 19 Nov 2017

Gambling is a dangerous addiction. That's the message the movie sends. And Philip Seymour Hoffman manages to make the story compelling…

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By Michal J (55) on 10 Jul 2012

I hate seeing people with gambling addictions, but this is is a true story and a great retelling of it. I liked it…

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By Zac M (74) on 31 Aug 2011

Nobody does the schlub in over his head bit better than Phillip Seymour Hoffman…

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 17 Jul 2016

Another actor might not have been able to carry the film, given such a creepily monomaniacal character, but Hoffman lets the humanity soak…

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By Robyn N (161) on 03 Feb 2014

Dan Mahowny knows he's good at his job, just not at his life…

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 05 Jun 2014

-How would you rate the thrill you got from gambling on a scale of 1 to 100? -Um... A hundred…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 07 Oct 2011

Hurt, who starred in Kwietniowski's earlier study in compulsion, Life and Death on Long Island, is oily perfection as the devious Victor…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 18 Dec 2014

Incredible Character Driven Insight..The Addiction To The (Winning) Thrill, Not The Money Itself Is What Casino's Love To Implant In You &…

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By Kristina K (624) on 20 Aug 2011

Aaagh...perfectly done. I was completely lost in Hoffman's character. This is a true story…

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