21 (Single-Disc Edition) |  | Actors: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Jack Gilpin, Jack McGee, Kevin Spacey
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 3185
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 123 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 26718
UPC: 043396267183
EAN: 0043396267183
ASIN: B0018CWW5K
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 22, 2008
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Product Description
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 22-JUL-2008
Media Type: DVD
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An unconvincing exercise in moral complexity, 21 is based on Ben Mezrich's book Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions. Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) plays brilliant, blue-collar scholar Ben Campbell, whose doubts that he'll win a scholarship to Harvard Medical School compel him to join a secret, M.I.T. gang of math whiz kids. Under the silky but chilling command of a math professor (Kevin Spacey), Jim and the others master card counting, i.e., the statistical analysis of cards dealt in blackjack games. The team lives a humdrum existence during the week, but on weekends in Sin City, the students are rolling in cash, going to exclusive clubs, and feeling on top of the world. (Ben even gets the girl: a comely, fellow counter played by Kate Bosworth.) Despite all that success, Ben feels ethically compromised, and indeed director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde), in the old tradition of American movies, plays it both ways where fun vices are concerned. On the one hand, it feels so good; on the other, ahem, we know it's wrong. That studied ambivalence proves wearing after a while, making the most interesting character in the film a casino watchdog played by Laurence Fishburne. A master at reading the emotions of gamblers beating the house with a scam, he's admirable for being good at his job, but repellent for wrecking the faces of counters in casino dungeons. He's all about moral complexity in the tradition of anti-heroes, and a truly provocative element in an otherwise superficial movie. --Tom Keogh
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interesting story given decent treatment February 7, 2010
Roland E. Zwick (Valencia, Ca USA)
The only thing standing between 21-year-old Ben Campbell and his lifelong dream of attending Harvard Medical School is the $300,000 in fees and tuition it will cost to go there. But Ben has a special skill that might make it possible to cover his bills and then some. It turns out he's a genius when it comes to numbers, and it is this talent that brings him to the attention of Micky Rosa, Ben's professor at MIT, who has come up with what he believes is a full proof system for winning at blackjack. Rosa invites Ben to become a part of a handpicked team of similarly gifted students who are getting some extracurricular lessons in how to beat the house at 21. Ben is, at first, reluctant to sign on to what seems like a morally questionable enterprise, but the lure of easy money and the appeal to his ego finally win him over. So off to Vegas they go to put their system into play. But can a clean-cut, wholesome boy like Ben stay true to his goals and principles once he`s had a taste of life in the fast lane?
Based on a true story, "21," directed by Robert Luketic, is a slick, superficial, well-oiled crowd-pleaser that holds one's attention while it's playing itself out but doesn't provide much food for thought or emotional resonance after it`s over. Jim Sturgess makes for an appealing protagonist as the acceptance-craving Ben, but the real acting here is done by Kevin Spacey as the odious professor who uses blackmail and bribery to keep his minions in line, and Laurence Fishburne as a head of casino security who may turn out to be the one serious impediment to the team`s success. The script fails to make the card-game esoterica comprehensible for the lay audience - we're forced to accept way too much of it on faith - but hardcore gamblers will probably be taking notes for future pointers.
Plus, there's a great moment at the end that makes the whole shebang suddenly worthwhile.
"Card Counting-Revisited" February 4, 2010
M. Mariba (south africa)
It is a good movie,however it delivers very old news!Editorial review suggests more than card counting will be employed by MIT intellectuals.The movie however shows in detail what the late famous card counter Ken Uston described in his book,"The Big Player" published in 1977.It's thus disappointing if you are aware of Ken Uston's works including his numerous court cases to reverse his barring by casinos.It should be very interesting to those who are not aware or familiar with Ken Uston's works.Despite this criticism the movie still manages to impress to a point.
"Card counting-Revisited" January 30, 2010
It is a good movie,however this is old news.Reviews on the movie promise new stategy that MIT intellectuals will be employing in addition to card counting.The movie instead shows what the late famous card counter Ken Uston described in the book "The Big Player" more than two decades ago.It is thus a bit disappointing when you are aware of this,but should be very interesting to those unaware of Ken Uston's works.Despite this criticisism,however the movie still manages to impress.
came with Blu ray player January 17, 2010
Catriona (California)
I was lucky to get three bonus Blu-ray discs free when I purchased the Panasonic 360 Blu-Ray Player for my son as a present for Christmas. The movies included in the offer; Made of Honor, 21, and Casino Royale, which were all discs of movie +BD live, which made him happy. Although he would not have thought to purchase 21, he enjoyed the movie, and added new material.
Mom was happy the gift turned out to be an even greater success than expected. Thanks Amazon.
 21 December 29, 2009
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
A clever and novel card-sharp thriller. If you are looking for just a simple entertaining movie then "21" is perfect. You should definitly go see it.
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