It’s the real account of Molly Bloom's experience with prosecuting the woman who operated one of the most exclusive poker games around. I don’t typically go for biographical films, but several factors drew me to this particular one. I wasn't sure what would happen in the story, I appreciate poker, the cast is appealing, and the preview looked promising. Did it live up to expectations? Absolutely! The characters felt …

Jessica Chastain delivers a noteworthy performance in this biographical film about Molly Bloom, an American skier whose Olympic dreams were cut short by injury and who subsequently found herself managing highly profitable poker games within the United States. After her skiing career is impacted, she moves to Los Angeles and begins assisting "Dean" (Jeremy Strong) with his already thriving, though somewhat unsophistic…

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 stron…

The film's success rests primarily on Jessica Chastain’s acting—which is very good—though Idris Elba’s contribution in his smaller part deserves significant recognition as well. The rapid-fire conversations, reminiscent of Aaron Sorkin’s style, are a highlight. _Molly’s Game_ might not be anyone's favorite film of 2017, but I suspect most viewers will find something worthwhile within it, whether that's understanding …