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Gambit
2012 89 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.2
Comedy, Crime
Director: Michael Hoffman
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Description
An art curator decides to seek revenge on his abusive boss by conning him into buying a fake Monet, but his plan requires the help of an eccentric and unpredictable Texas rodeo queen.
Worldwide:
$1.2M
Starring
Colin Firth
Actor
Cameron Diaz
Actor
Alan Rickman
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Gambit is a divisive farcical caper that relies heavily on its star-studded cast to elevate a script written by the Coen brothers. While some viewers find its blend of absurd humor and slapstick entertaining, others feel the film lacks the necessary momentum and fails to innovate beyond its 1966 source material.
| Acting | Colin Firth is widely praised for his comedic performance, effectively balancing his signature aristocratic refinement with physical slapstick. | |
| Acting | Alan Rickman delivers a charismatic and commanding performance as the eccentric, high-level antagonist. | |
| Screenplay | The script, penned by the Coen brothers, is noted for its sharp wit and absurdist tone, though critics argue it is buried under clichéd scenarios and lacks the directorial finesse the Coens might have provided. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Cameron Diaz's performance are polarized, with some finding her energy a fitting addition and others labeling her portrayal as overacted or miscast. | |
| Pacing | The film suffers from inconsistent momentum, with viewers split between those who enjoy the contemplative caper structure and those who find the shifts between rapid and sluggish scenes exhausting. | |
| Adaptation | Critics and audience members remain divided on whether the film’s reliance on the 1966 original is a charming homage or a sign of creative mediocrity. |