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Bookies (2002)

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The sophomore outing for Mark Illsley, the writer and director of 1999's Happy Texas, Bookies is a return to the crime comedy genre of the filmmaker's first project. Starring Nick Stahl, Lukas Haas, and Johnny Galecki as college buddies Toby, Casey, and Jude, the film begins with the trio upset over a substantial gambling loss. After paying up, they decide that they are on the wrong side of the transaction and concoct a plan to become bookies themselves. Working in the shadows so as not to let

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama, Comedy

Aug 31, 2004

MGM Home Entertainment

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Both a satiric and level-headed slant on collegiate life and big-time sports, Bookies is an eye-opening amusement.

February 25, 2003 Comment
Hollywood Reporter
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Noisy, grating and morally dubious.

February 25, 2003 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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One of those undemanding pieces of entertainment that somehow creep up on you and force you to like them. This one's doubly recommended to those familiar with the joys and sorrows affiliated with sports betting.

January 27, 2003 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Bookies

I enjoyed the movie and I got really into it...however there were some things I really didn't like. Most of the characters were really unlikable. The only character I actually cared about was Stahl's. Rachael Leigh Cook's character was really stuck up and self absorbed. Then there was Stahl's friend who was so

August 13, 2010
Japes
J P

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Great!

March 21, 2008
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Leo L

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