Lots of negative reviews so hopefully I can offer a different perspective.
If you go into this movie expecting a high bankroll blockbuster, you'll be disappointed. If you go into it expecting a high-quality art-house film that suddenly becomes a blockbuster after a come from nowhere major award, you'll be disappointed.
If you go into this knowing that it's a low budget, local, indie movie that also happens to be Ungaretti's debut as a leading man and writer, you will be entertained. Could the writing be better? Of course! Could the acting be better? Also a yes. Exactly what you'd expect from this type of film - people that are passionate about making a film and are putting their heart into it. Let them not be perfect and enjoy this film for what it is. The goal of a drama like this is to entertain the viewer and for me, it certainly succeeded in that respect.
Danny's Game
2020
Action / Drama
Plot summary
Danny Bishop is a gambling prodigy. After exiling himself to prison, he returns to his brothers home only to find himself back in the game because of a large debt for his protection in prison. He cons a group of high stakes gamblers, including his vicious rival, Alex, to a tournament. The story is a delicate balance between the tension of the game and the strained relationship with his brother.
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Worth The Watch
Playing for keeps
Brash gambling prodigy Danny Bishop (a fine and likeable performance by Joshua Ungaretti, who also wrote the compact script) gets sprung after serving three years in the joint and finds himself back in the game due to a large debt over his protection in prison. Danny cons his way into a high stakes poker game against his venomous arch rival Alex (well played with lip-smacking relish by Megan McNamara).
Director Bill Copper relates the enjoyable and engrossing story at a quick pace, maintains a breezy hip tone throughout, further spices things up with an amusing sense of flip humor, presents a fun array of colorful characters, and stages the big poker game with flair. The sturdy acting by the capable cast keeps this movie humming: Ava Justin as sassy teen Lisa, Mike Bredon as Danny's fed-up older brother Arthur, Al Saks as shrewd mentor Merchant, and Brett Myrand as cocky card player Frank. Spot-on stirring bluesy'n'funky score, too. A cool little flick.
Under my expectation
A movie with poker theme, so I think it would be interesting, like watching WSOP tournament, but the poker itself only maybe around 20 percent of the movie. The poker tournament is not like a poker tournament in this movie. If you hope to watch a poker movie like watching WSOP tournament, don't watch this movie. The dramatic scene it too much compared to the poker scene.