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Cinematic Rating

5.5 / 10

Revenue

$1,203,942

Studio

FilmNation Entertainment, Crime Scene Pictures, Michael Lobell Productions, ArtPhyl

Gambit Review

Unfiltered Review PG-13 Released: 2012 Rating: 5.5/10 1h 29m English Comedy • Crime

MovieWise Analysis

The Story: In 1966, audiences were introduced to Gambit. Taking place within the realm of Comedy, Crime, the story highlights Harry Dean is a career burglar set on stealing a piece of priceless art from the world's wealthiest man, Mr. Shahbandar. With the help of exotic showgirl Nicole Chang, he concocts the perfect scheme for how the robbery should go and lays it out point by point. However, when the team tries to execute the plan, perfection and reality don't quite match up, and Harry's vision begins to unravel in this twisty tale of a heist gone wrong.

Cinematic Style: Technically, the project takes a bold approach. Rather than relying on clichés, it uses its identity as "Go Ahead: Tell the End (It's Too Hilarious to Keep Secret) But Please Don't Tell the Beginning!" to craft a world that feels both expansive and Logic-driven.

The Experience: The experience is defined by how it handles its central conflict. It doesn't just present a story; it builds an environment where the stakes feel personal and the resolution feels earned.

The Verdict: The final result is a polished piece of entertainment. Whether you are here for the plot twists or the performances, it delivers a satisfying experience that lingers.

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What Audiences Are Saying

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"I came to this because of the Coen brothers credit. It's an anomaly in their filmography — one of only two feature-length films they wrote but didn't direct, and the first since 1985. Sure, the poster makes the film look a lot less art-house-ready than the last film of theirs I saw, but I've enjo..."

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Peter McGinn

"Based on glancing at a lot of reviews of this movie, I was expecting to see a hot mess of a film. But I like Colin Firth, Tom Courtney and a few other featured actors, so I gave it a try. I enjoyed it, start to finish. Go figure. Not sure what the hate was all about: purists about Coen and Coen f..."

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