Rounders (DVD, 2004)

Gives you an idea what you go through as a high stakes poker player. The Highs, the lows, the relationships that you make in this game is always at risk. Matt Damon is SOLID in this role as Mike. He gives up gambling for law school after LOSING his bank role in a high stakes poker game. Ed Norton is an absolute LOOSE CANNON!! Norton really shines in his role as WORM. VERY brilliant actor I may add. He steals the show in this movie with his character. John Malkovich is AWESOME as Teddy KGB!! a RUTHLESS card shark - VERY convincing. John Turturro and Martin Landau have GREAT roles also and round out this terrific poker movie.

If your a card player you can relate to this film on all levels. VERY well done.

Personal Rating: "A MUST HAVE!!"

Belongs in EVERY Players Collection!

When I think of current classics, this title certainly jumps to the top of the list! It's one of those movies that seems to get better and better each time you see it. If you haven't seen it, then get the DVD and watch it.

Immediately you will be entrenched by the cinemaphotography. The color and tone of the movie really sets the mood, as this is a movie about back room card games, and the players who are successful at beating them (Rounders).

Christopher Young did an unbelievable job at the musical score... the music really sets the tone throughout (of course this isn't something you're really noticing when you first watch it).

The dialogue is steller, as the writers did their research on this subject very thoroughly. There's plenty of references to some of the greatest poker players in the history of the game, from Doyle Brunson to Johnny Chan. Malkovich's performance is probably his most memorable. Matt Damon is at his best!

Yes, this is a great gambling movie, but the movie's undertone is more of preservering through adversity. It's also about owning up to your true passions in life instead of living by everyone's expectations. Therefore, this movie is a must watch for those of us looking for inspiration in the face of insurmountable odds.

THIS MOVIE ALLOWS THE VIEWER INSIDE OF THE MENTALITY OF A POKER PLAYER, AND ALSO THE CULTURE OF THE GAMBLER. WATCHING THIS MOVIE, AS A GAMBLER, AND CARD PLAYER, I GOT GOOSE BUMPS, AND CHILLS. THIS IS THE PINNICLE OF DIPICTING A CULTURE THAT ISNT ALWAYS SEEN BY OUTSIDE EYES.

Great film. Matt Damon's acting is clearly superb. I don't consider myself a film critic but do consider my son's taste in film to be right on target.
He suggested I purchase "Rounders" and I now see why. I also found Martin Landau and Ed Norton Jr.'s acting impeccable. Damon, Landau and Norton clearly stand out as equally talented actors and their talent is exemplified time and time again as they portray versatile characters in so many other films.

Well im not really a big Matt Damon fan but i loved this movie and thought he did a really good job in it! if u love Texas Holdem ull like this movie alot..Matt plays a card mastermind and deals with his problems by playing cards..

my advice: u can usually get this for 5-6 dollars on ebay.. i would recommend picking it up and adding it to the collection!

The casting of characters was excellent, with friendship, love, and the darker side of gambling when it takes control of ones reasoning. On the one hand, you have a young law student, scratching for everything he can obtain legally; but a life time friendship with a card shark who has little or no principals. I love the way the movie plays out, which is not to unlike Good Will Hunting, with a young man from a violent past, trying to keep his distance from the world as he knows it. In each movie, Matt Damon faces his demons and comes out the other end a better person for it. Plenty of excitement, drama, and love scenes, which make it a must see and one to keep on your library for long after our time.

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Loved the movie when it came out and wanted it to watch anytime I felt like watching it, usually before going to the casino. Couldn't find it in the stores anywhere so I figured E-Bay because they usually have anything and everything on there. Sometimes you can get it for a decent price but it's for sure that if you really want it and money is no object then you'll probablly end up winning it.

For anyone who loves poker this movie is a must have. I host bi-weekly poker parties and I just leave this movie playing in the background.

Even if you don't like poker or have never played it's still a great movie because you are sucked in to the drama of the characters. It is a start studded cast featuring Matt Damon, Ed Norton, John Malkovich and others.

I highly recomend it.

What to say about Rounders that hasn't already been said? It makes the perfect gift for the Poker player on your shopping list right after Doyle Brunson's Super System I & II and right before a plane ticket to Vegas or Atlantic City.

For starters, with 10x WSOP bracelet winner Johnny Chan making an appearance you have to think the movie has some credibility. For the non-player it still presents the story and the action in such a way that you can still follow along. For the seasoned player, don't worry... It doesn't dumb things down. Actually, it's a great movie to watch with your significant other (The girlfriend is portrayed as intolerant of his card playing... Your s/o will SOOOO not want to be like HER!!)

The best reason to watch the movie (aside from the great performances) is the fact that over the last 8 years, this movie has inspired so many people to pick up Texas Hold 'Em. If you were going to a Star Trek convention without seeing a single episode, you might be a little confused when people make references to the show. Do people REALLY make references to Rounders at a poker table?!?? ALL THE TIME... A few times catching a subtle reference to Rounders helped me pick up that the guy across the table from me was trying to pull some moves a la Matt Damon's character Mike McDermott... The most recent time was in the Poker Room @ the Excalibur in Las Vegas and before I start telling a story, let's just say the movie paid for itself 20x over with that hand alone.

Baseball fans love "The Natural" or "Field of Dreams"... Hockey fans like "Slap Shot" and "Miracle". "Rounders" is THE MOVIE for the Poker fans.

BID ON IT ALREADY!!!

I just love this movie. I never saw it at the theatres but once I saw it on cable I feel in love with it.

Anyone who plays cards should own this movie. Matt Damon and Edward Norton do an amazing job in the role of two rounders jumping from game to game trying to pay back Nortons (Worm) debet he racked up while doing time. "Grand-ma", a partner with KGB pushes these two card sharks to pay the 15K owned in just a few days. While Matt is raking in the cash, norton is working his profected base dealing, which gets both caught in a game with some off duty law enforcement. After getting the beating of a life time, Damon presuades a well off professor to lend him 10K to buy them some time. Damon, instead of paying the debet down, stacks up with KGB for a second time to gain his pride back.

get out the lays and cold beer .... ITS GREAT !

Best poker movie ever
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BRAND NEW/SEALED CONDITION... I'M A HUGE POKER PLAYER/FAN!!! SO I HAD TO GET A SEALED VERSION OF THIS DVD TO HAVE IN MY UNTOUCHED COLLECTION... LOL! THANKS EBAY!!! ROUNDERS... ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!

The item came quick and was in perfect condition. Would do business with them again. I had been wanting to purchase this video for a long time and the price was right. Thanks.

Love the story. My boyfriend plays poker and it's one of his favorite movies. Helps you understand that poker is a skill game not luck.

it was a great buy, low price and movie is one of the best poker movies of all time.Matt Damon and Edward Norton play the part of rounders to perfection. i love all the poker details the movie had about the game texas hold'em.

DVD was just as promised with all the extras. I bought it because it was hard to find in stores but was readily available on EBay.

No problems here. Fast shipping. Product as described. Great Ebayer. Would do business with again if I get the opportunity.

This is a must see for any poker player. John Malkovich and Matt Damon are great and it is hard not to like Ed Norton.

I love the movie. Probably the only movie other than American History X that I enjoy Edward Norton in. Also, Matt Damion is simply amazing, and plays the role of a poker player well.
The story is addicting. Makes me wanna play a lot of poker.
Give me my 3 stacks of high society please.

If you have ever played poker this is a great movie. It shows not just the ups but also the downs of gambling. Watching the pros playing on TV is the glamor but the harsh reality is the game can ruin your life if you don't know how to set limits. If you love the game as I do keep a realistic goal in your playing. The game is like the movie, it's entertainment.

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I decided to buy it because it is an Edward Norton film. I didn't know if I was going to like it. This is a good movie.

The movie is all about gambling and really shows u what kind of trouble u can really get into. This movie is a good movie.