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6.7/10 • 4.6K

2008-03-272h 3m

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They proved the Vegas Blackjack System was beatable...by beating the hell out of it.

Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club of five students, Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa to count cards at blackjack.

Directors
Robert Luketic
Editors
Elliot Graham

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Jim Sturgess

    Jim Sturgess

    Ben Campbell

  2. Kevin Spacey

    Kevin Spacey

    Micky Rosa

  3. Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth

    Jill Taylor

  4. Aaron Yoo

    Aaron Yoo

    Choi

  5. Liza Lapira

    Liza Lapira

    Kianna

  6. Jacob Pitts

    Jacob Pitts

    Fisher

  7. Laurence Fishburne

    Laurence Fishburne

    Cole Williams

  8. Jack McGee

    Jack McGee

    Terry

  9. Josh Gad

    Josh Gad

    Miles

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The Movie Mob

Sep 10, 2022

7/10

21 intrigues with a fascinating true story, fast pace, and fun characters. 21 entertains with its fast-paced story based on the real-life account of the MIT Blackjack Team, who tried their hand at counting cards in Vegas and won big. While 21 is not groundbreaking in its storytelling or execution, it's a fun and enjoyable film with a good twist and likable characters. This film sets itself apart from a typical heist movie in that card counting is not technically illegal. The characters weren't trying to escape police but casino enforcers with brass knuckles and examples to make. This relatively unknown cast surprised with its solid performances boosted by the film's great pacing and exciting story.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$35,000,000.00
Revenue
$159,808,370.00
Keywords
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