The film draws from a captivating real-life account of Molly Bloom, who went from being an Olympic skier to running clandestine poker games. The narrative itself holds considerable interest, but it's made even more impressive by Chastain’s remarkable acting, the brisk storytelling, and Sorkin’s sharp dialogue. Looking up information about the actual people involved elevates this already absorbing story. Molly’s strong principles are a key element, along with appearances from Kevin Costner and Idris Elba, resulting in an engrossing biographical film that feels hard to believe is based on reality.

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