I reckon Mark Whalberg is hoping that The Gambler can do for him, what Dallas Buyers Club did for Matthew Mcconaughney. There are similarities, both actors lost considerable weight for the roles, and both hoped to set in place a career revival. All Whalberg needs now is the win that Mccounaughney has and the transformation will be complete.
This trailer really did catch my attention last week, mainly for its persistent F bombing, but also, under the profanity, a great story seems to be unavailing itself. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, whom walked away from the Planet Of The Apes franchise, seems to be creating a fast paced thriller. Almost feeling like a rated R Ocean's Eleven.
Whalberg's character, a literature professor who runs into trouble with gangsters, due to his gambling issues. And this trailer really does capture the addicts mind set, the thrill of the win contrasted with the terrible consequences of loosing.
Hopefully when we learn more plot details, we will be more sucked in to what seems to be on track as a outside the box shot at earning the Gold for Whalberg.
The Gambler is due for a may 2015 release in the UK.
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