Let It Ride limps to its conclusion, though it doesn't go down without a fight. Pytka struggles to keep the bottle rocket vibe of the movie engaged to the bitter end.
Let It Ride (1989)
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Reviews Counted:10
Fresh:3
Rotten:7
Average Rating:5.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Like most small-time compulsive gamblers, cabbie Jay Trotter tends to lose whenever he bets. But that all changes when he puts his stakes on a horse and wins, marking the beginning of a streak that... Like most small-time compulsive gamblers, cabbie Jay Trotter tends to lose whenever he bets. But that all changes when he puts his stakes on a horse and wins, marking the beginning of a streak that nets him thousands of dollars. In the process, Jay moves up from the beer-swigging set to the caviar crowd. Meanwhile, Jay's constant gambling is costing him his marriage. Will Jay and his wife reconcile? And what will happen to him when Lady Luck deserts him again? [More]
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly, Michelle Phillips, David Landsberg, Allen Garfield, Richard Edson
Director: Joe Pytka
Director: Joe Pytka
Screenwriter: Nancy Dowd
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Only in the movies can you come across selfish bastards that you actually like. Of course it helps when your bastard is played by the likes of Richard Dreyfuss.
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