Report Card---"The Grand'.

I found this terrific movie from 2008 on Amazon Prime called "The Grand".
It's about a big-time poker tournament in Las Vegas.
It is high comedy in the style of Christopher Guest or Larry David, and on that level.

On to the scoring.

Is it interesting?

Very.

A+.

Compelling even?

Often
A+.

Is it good storytelling?

First rate.
A+.

Is. it well written?

Very.  Considering that much is improvised.

A.

Is it well cast? Well played?

Yes.  Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines, Richard Kind, Estelle Harris, Ray Romano, Dennis Farina all do great turns.
A+. 

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

It's very Christopher Guest-ish.  So, no.  But there's worse things.
A.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

Immediately.

A.

Is it too long? Too short?

Perfect.

A.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

Totally, and totally.

A+.

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Is it predictable?

No.

A+.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Often

A.

  

Is it funny?

Fucking hilarious.
A+.

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Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

Yes.  But it's on Amazon Prime.
A+. 

Is it impressive?

Very.

A+.

Overall grade: A+.

I'd never seen a good movie about poker before.  Now I have.

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