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January 10, 2025 64 mins
In this episode of Say Whats Reel, Dom, ILL, and Q dive into the high-stakes world of The Gambler (2014), a gripping crime drama directed by Rupert Wyatt. Starring Mark Wahlberg as a reckless professor-turned-gambler, this remake of the 1974 classic explores the dangerous allure of risk and reward. We also pay tribute to George Kennedy in his final film performance before his passing in 2016. Join us as we discuss the film's connections to Dostoevsky’s novel, its modern twists, and whether this remake rolls the dice successfully. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie reviews



The Gambler is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The screenplay by William Monahan is based on the 1974 film The Gambler, written by James Toback, which, in turn, is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name. The remake, starring Mark Wahlberg as the title character, premiered on November 10, 2014, at the AFI Fest,[5] and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2014. It features the final film performance of George Kennedy before his death in 2016





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