Two For The Money

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 05:36 PM

One of the few movies I have actually seen in a theater in YEARS! Dragged my (non bettor) boyfriend. Figured I couldn't go wrong with two hot men (Pachino and Matthew M) in a movie about sports betting! Must say I found it seriously depressing. Good insight into the tout industry. Not sure if I didn't gamble I would find it too interesting.. Anyone else see it? Opinions?

**strick1550** · 10-07-2005, 05:47 PM

In Action Girl, I was going to take my non sports watching wife to see it.

Bad Idea?

Would she be at all interested?

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 05:59 PM

You know... I honestly don't know. I don't think she would hate it but I'm not sure she would enjoy herself too much... my boyfriend thought it was a bit long (he's a non sports type and even bigger non gambler type)...I'm not sure even a sports nut would like it if they weren't a gambler... it was kind of a downer in my opinion...sorry I can't be of more help but I can't look at it objectively I guess. She might be able to sit thru it but you will probably owe her one.... I see a "chick flick" in your future!!! If you DO go, let me know what she thinks! I am very curious.

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 06:01 PM

p.s. Most women would enjoy it just to see a shirtless Matthew M!

**strick1550** · 10-07-2005, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the info. I dont think Im going to do that to her. Ill sacrafice and see someting she would like for sure.

Ill wait for it to come out on dvd.

Thanks again!!

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 06:05 PM

What a good husband you are! I'm not such a good girlfriend... I dragged my bf.... kicking and screaming! lol.

**jsmoove** · 10-07-2005, 06:52 PM

I wanna see this movie, what would u rate it out of ten having seen it already?

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 07:03 PM

I have read some not so good reviews but I think that is that some people just don't get some of the irony... (last minute TD to lose the under) It's not going to win any Oscars but I enjoyed it ok... puts you on kind of an emotional rollercoaster as "John Anthony"'s character loses himself while riding high then hits an "inactiongirl" kind of losing streak...(lol) but if i had to rate it i would give it a 7 i guess... Another guy on another betting site said he loved it. Go see it and let me know what you think. I haven't quite decided... but there is a great scene in it with A.P's character at a G.A. meeting! I won't ruin it for ya but it ends up being pretty funny.

**Superman** · 10-07-2005, 07:10 PM

cool thanks in action...i was wondering if it was worth going to, ill save it for netflix...i havent been to the movies in such a long time i was going to try and find time for this one but now ill look for something else to see

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 07:19 PM

Me either Superman! (hadn't been to the movies in forEVER but had to go see this one.) Hope I didn't sour anyone from seeing it. I liked it.. Just not sure I loved it. Probably cuz it actually depressed me a bit. Some of it was just a Little too close to home. But I am really interested in hearing what anyone else thinks!

**Superman** · 10-07-2005, 09:34 PM

i love getting movies on netflix, its so much better than going to the movies and having to hear people talking and their cell phones ringing...so im glad you said it didnt live up to your expectations

my next theater trip will probably be the chronicles of narnia...i loved that book growing up

**In action girl** · 10-07-2005, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Superman

my next theater trip will probably be the chronicles of narnia...i loved that book growing up [/B]

Me too! Well The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at least. I haven't read the others, but I actually bought the set last year intending to read them at some point. Sometimes it's nice to revisit readings from your youth!

**Louie** · 10-08-2005, 02:16 AM

I liked the movie a lot. It's got a spicey plot and Pacino is my favorite actor ever.

**jsmoove** · 10-08-2005, 07:25 AM

thanks for the info on the movie.
I think I'll still watch it, but maybe just wait till the dvd comes out.
It's good in a way, when movies get too hyped up and they don't live up to the expectations its a real let down. But when you're expecting not that much but get a good movie it's always a nice surprise.

Lion Witch and Wardrobe looks pretty good from the trailers. big budget with full special effects treatment. looking forward to that one too

**squirreljf** · 10-08-2005, 07:29 AM

Going to see it this weekend.. I'll let you know

**jsmoove** · 10-10-2005, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by squirreljf
Going to see it this weekend.. I'll let you know

did u watch it yet squirrel?
if so what did u think

**CanadianGuy** · 10-10-2005, 09:00 AM

I went and saw it last night and I thought it was great. But I do agree with in action girl that if you're not into betting I really don't know why you'd find it interesting (sort of like how someone who isnt into poker wouldnt find a movie like rounders interesting). I went with 5 of my friends who are smaller gamblers but they still gamble so they understood what the words they were using mean (eg they say parlay, teaser, tout, chase, handicapping, etc) but I heard people during the movie behind me asking people what a "parlay" was and stuff like that. And I think some people who were in the movie didn't really understand the concept of what a point spread was because after the movie I heard people asking what -5 meant and stuff like that. So for some people I could see how they really wouldn't like it, but from our standpoint I think you'd love it if you're into betting.

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