Croupier

A dense but rewarding film. It has a terrific performance from Owen, poised (in 1998) to become the international A-lister that he now is. He has to play three roles - two in shot, Jack and the emergent Jake, protagonist of... Full review

Clive Owen has done it again. Is there anything this man can't do? No, I don't think there is - He saves Julia Roberts and Jude Law from looking ridiculous in Closer, along with the talents of Natalie Portman. Then, turns... Full review

In the "Croupier", Mike Hodges takes us in a thrilling journey in the underworld of gambling. We are introduced to Jack (Owen), an average guy who tries (unsuccessfully) to make a living as a writer. He lives a with his girlfriend... Full review

This movie is very good, it has the two best and hottest teen actors, Chad Micheal Murray and Hilary Duff. It is funny and charming. Even though it is a "fairy tale" it is also reality in one way or the... Full review

Yes it took a bit to get into but what a unique story told in a very mind boggling way! I couldn't wait to see it a 2nd time & I still have so many questions. Clive gives his usual superb... Full review

to my mind there's nothing to keep in this boring production. Very slow cliche action, made me fall asleep. But that's definitly not the worse: it's such a pretancious movie!! The director really meant to do something arty and i thnink... Full review

I think you've reviewed the wrong movie there runnerchic. This has to be one of the most stylish British films ever made featuring a suave turn by Clive Owen who must surely be the lead contender for the next James Bond.... Full review

Clive Owen is oh so cool in this very sauve film. even if you know nothing about card games and casino (like me!) this movie is a gem!... Full review

"Croupier" is a British neo-noir. It has a detached character (or even better, two characters) who progressively get involved in a shadowy world from an apparently safe beginning, it has voice-overs, lots of artistic and original swearing, a depressing atmosphere and... Full review

perfect acting from the croupier-writer and this transformation to a character from HIS book is a perfect idea for a movie.i loved it... Full review

Both professions also call for a certain virtuosity: among the best things in Croupier are the close-up sequences, presumably using a body double, where Jack's fingers show off their acrobatic skill, shuffling cards or juggling counters at high speed. ... Full Review

But the film has a contemporary mood, gripping dynamics, great cinematography and a sparse but effective score - for reasons Mike Hodges explains in his commentary. If you've enjoyed this fine film once on the big screen, enjoy it all over again on DVD. ... Full Review

That word described the transfer as a whole, for Croupier offered a decent image without anything to stand out from the crowd. If the subject interests you, Croupier might merit a rental, but I can't recommend more for this spotty movie and mediocre DVD. ... Full Review

It's a quiet film, with some decent mystery and a great punch line.....Owen is excellent in this suspenseful film, which manages some big surprises.... ... Full Review

This is a stunning movie. That movie is more hard-boiled than "Taxi Driver" and was a big inspiration for last year's "The Limey". ... Full Review

What's at stake For the price of just three Starbucks lattes, you too can give this movie a chance at the box office, reset Jolie's current career stumble, and maybe even give 2000's ''Croupier'' refugee Owen a shot at stardom. ... Full Article

Back-from-the-dead thriller from the director of ' Get Carter ' - a well-acted, atmospheric film that's hampered by some bad dialogue and a routine plot, but is still worth watching. ... Full Article

Didnt catch Mike Hodges latest movie when it was first released in June 99?Thats probably because it received a minimal release which unfortunately coincided with a reissue of the directors attention-snatching crime classic Get Carter. ... Full Article

Croupier is a stylish piece of work that comes dangerously close to being an extraordinarily good movie.It follows an unsuccessful novelist named Jack (Clive Owens) who takes a job in a London gambling casino in search of material. ... Full Article

This is a good idea. For six weeks in 19 cities, including Chicago and Evanston, new independent and foreign films will be showcased in two-week runs. ... Full Article

CROUPIER SYNOPSIS: Jack (Clive Owen) is a struggling young writer who uses his father's connections to get a job running a roulette wheel at a casino. ... Full Article