: Common complaints included a slow-moving first act and a plot that felt disjointed once the home invasion subplot began. REVIEW: “Poker Face” (2022) | Keith & the Movies
The story follows (Russell Crowe), a tech billionaire and avid gambler who has recently received a terminal medical diagnosis. Knowing his time is short, Jake invites his four closest childhood friends to his luxurious estate for an unforgettable poker night. The evening quickly reveals a darker purpose:
: Just as the internal tensions reach a boiling point, the estate is targeted by a group of violent art thieves.
While the title suggests a focus on card games, the film primarily uses a high-stakes poker night as a backdrop for a more personal drama involving betrayal and a home invasion.
: Many pointed to the high quality of the acting, particularly from the veteran cast.
: Jake provides a "truth serum" that forces his friends to confess long-held secrets and betrayals.
: The estranged friends must put aside their grievances and band together to survive the night. Cast and Production Director : Russell Crowe Key Cast : Russell Crowe as Jake Foley Liam Hemsworth as Michael Nankervis RZA as Andrew Johnson Aden Young as Alex Harris Elsa Pataky as Penelope
: Common complaints included a slow-moving first act and a plot that felt disjointed once the home invasion subplot began. REVIEW: “Poker Face” (2022) | Keith & the Movies
The story follows (Russell Crowe), a tech billionaire and avid gambler who has recently received a terminal medical diagnosis. Knowing his time is short, Jake invites his four closest childhood friends to his luxurious estate for an unforgettable poker night. The evening quickly reveals a darker purpose:
: Just as the internal tensions reach a boiling point, the estate is targeted by a group of violent art thieves.
While the title suggests a focus on card games, the film primarily uses a high-stakes poker night as a backdrop for a more personal drama involving betrayal and a home invasion.
: Many pointed to the high quality of the acting, particularly from the veteran cast.
: Jake provides a "truth serum" that forces his friends to confess long-held secrets and betrayals.
: The estranged friends must put aside their grievances and band together to survive the night. Cast and Production Director : Russell Crowe Key Cast : Russell Crowe as Jake Foley Liam Hemsworth as Michael Nankervis RZA as Andrew Johnson Aden Young as Alex Harris Elsa Pataky as Penelope
