21
2008, Drama, 2h 2m
171 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
21 could have been a fascinating study had it not supplanted the true story on which it is based with mundane melodrama. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Ben Campbell
Micky Rosa
Jill Taylor
Choi
Kianna
Fisher
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Critic Reviews for 21
All Critics (171) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (61) | Rotten (110)
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If only director Robert Luketic and screenwriters Peter Steinfeld and Allan Loeb had not opted for glitz. As filmmakers, they're playing for very low stakes.
October 18, 2008 | Rating: C | Full Review… -
As ever with gambling films, it's difficult to convey the thrill of winning at second hand; the human-interest complications are unconvincing and Spacey himself, I'm afraid, is a lugubrious and deadening presence.
October 18, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
A breezy, fast-moving romp that trades well on its appeal as a glitzy caper movie about high-end scam artists without losing sight of its simmering greed-is-not-so-good theme.
June 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
It is the gilded embodiment of the American Dream.
May 16, 2008 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
The only element in 21 that saves the film from being a dreary coming-of-age story grafted onto a two-hour commercial for the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Bureau is Spacey.
May 1, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Sturgess quietly sparkles as the born loser who struggles to adapt to life on winners' row.
April 11, 2008 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for 21
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May 12, 2014A cliched film with a typical story of a guy who wins it all and then loses it again. There are no real surprises here and the twist isn't hard to see but the dazzle and glitz of Vegas is still entertaining and it's a well made film.David S Super Reviewer
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Jul 23, 2013A dynamic cast compiled by the help of one Kevin Spacey. 21 is a swift and smart story that is visually fascinating as it is clever. The film is brought down by the less-than-charismatic drama. Regardless of the uninspiring tone, the film is fair and solid enough to watch and enjoy. 4/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Mar 11, 2013This movie just has so many points at which it should end, but it just keeps going and going and it isn't extremely interesting.Sanjay R Super Reviewer
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Dec 25, 2012Gotta love any rags to riches story, and when it deals with gambling and counting cards it's even better. Overall, good fun movie.Eric A Super Reviewer
21 Quotes
| Choi: | I gotta walk my dog. |
| Ben Campbell: | Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! |
| Ben Campbell: | Winner, winner, chicken dinner! |
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