I always look forward to anything Jessica chastain and Idris Elba do next and this film doesn't change that thought at all. These two work tremendous off each other making the conversations feel so really that it doesn't feel like a film most times even Kevin Costner was brilliant as mollys father. The directing was on point and the script was never boring or slowed down even with a 2 hour and 20 min runtime. If you liked films such as I'Tonya and the social network then this one will not disappoint

3.5/4Aaron Sorkin has officially proven he can write screenplays AND direct! His directoral debut "Molly's Game" is surprisingly one of 2017's best movies. With only one Oscar nomination (Best Adapted Screenplay) this movie goes unnoticed in the midst of movies like "Dunkirk" and "The Shape of Water". However, it definitely deserves its spot as one of the year's greats."Molly's Game" centers around Molly Bloom, a woman who fails to become an Olympic skier after an injury. She moves to LA, where she works as an assistant to a man involved in a very exclusive poker game. She learns all of the tricks of the trade from him, quits her job, and goes on to start her own game-the most exclusive table in the world.The screenplay is very well written and Jessica Chastain gives a phenomenal female lead. To say the least, it is a very entertaining story, especially for those who throughly enjoy playing poker. The one flaw with this movie is the heavy-handed portrayal and narration. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but at times it fails to provoke the proper amount of empathy. He best example of Chastain's narration would be found in the opening skiing sequence of the movie, while learning about her addiction to narcotics was (in my opinion) a little bit rushed or glazed over.The use of color and lighting in Molly's Game was definitely a highlight. Every color really stuck out from the screen while there was gambling, but in the more serious moments of the movie, everything was toned down including the atmosphere. The adept use of the camera and angles compliments the film all the more.Molly's Game emerges as a great movie, and definitely one of 2017's biggest legacys to movie-lovers. Everything falls into place so well, and I'm excited to see Sorkin's next effort!

Jessica Chastain at her Best! But, what else can we expect from this fine, focused, incredibly talented and alluring young woman? One gets the idea she's read the script one hundred times before ever stepping foot on set. She is more than prepared, she is more than expected, the long and the short of it is, she is a delight to watch in action! She always leaves me yelling "Brava" and "Encore" at the ending credits! And then you want to pair her with the incomparable Idris Elba? Bamm! I could watch him make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while reading the local city ordinances and be entertained. And by that I'm not saying he's just eye candy; oh no! I'm saying he has the ability to make anything interesting! He dominates a scene in this movie where he pleads his case to procecutors with such conviction and passion you'd swear you see the blood dripping from his brow. I've been a huge fan for a long time and am always guaranteed a good watch whenever he stars in a project. The movie itself is amazing! Something that only happens in real life. Like the saying goes, "You can't make this crap up"! There's a lot to learn in this film, not the least of which is the lengths the Gov't will go to to get what it wants - justice be damned! I highly recommend this movie, and both the lead stars performances. Enjoy!

A drawback to this movie:it kind of drags with the dialogue and some of the scenes. Other than that, this is a good movie based on the book written by Molly Bloom about her gambling establishments after her skiing career is ended by a horrendous accident. It also talks about growing up with her strict father. I loved the gambling scenes and Chastain's performance as Molly. The scenes between her and the lawyer were first rate, and you also got to learn about some of the people who participated in her games. This was a good movie from start to finish with excellent performances.** 1/2 out of ****