

Product Description 21 is inspired by the true story of a MIT math whiz recruited by a teacher to join a specialized team of card counters in a daring plot to break Vegas. desertcart.com An unconvincing exercise in moral complexity, 21 is based on Ben Mezrich's book Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions. Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) plays brilliant, blue-collar scholar Ben Campbell, whose doubts that he'll win a scholarship to Harvard Medical School compel him to join a secret, M.I.T. gang of math whiz kids. Under the silky but chilling command of a math professor (Kevin Spacey), Jim and the others master card counting, i.e., the statistical analysis of cards dealt in blackjack games. The team lives a humdrum existence during the week, but on weekends in Sin City, the students are rolling in cash, going to exclusive clubs, and feeling on top of the world. (Ben even gets the girl: a comely, fellow counter played by Kate Bosworth.) Despite all that success, Ben feels ethically compromised, and indeed director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde), in the old tradition of American movies, plays it both ways where fun vices are concerned. On the one hand, it feels so good; on the other, ahem, we know it's wrong. That studied ambivalence proves wearing after a while, making the most interesting character in the film a casino watchdog played by Laurence Fishburne. A master at reading the emotions of gamblers beating the house with a scam, he's admirable for being good at his job, but repellent for wrecking the faces of counters in casino dungeons. He's all about moral complexity in the tradition of anti-heroes, and a truly provocative element in an otherwise superficial movie. --Tom Keogh Beyond 21 Two-disc Special Edition DVD Read the book 21 was based on UMD for PSP Stills from 21 (click for larger image) Review: Why "21" is a Movie Night Winner: it's a slick, smart, thrill-fest that brinfs you for the ride - desertcart Video crew, get ready to hit the jackpot with "21"! This flick isn't just about playing cards—it's a wild ride through Vegas with a bunch of MIT brainiacs who've cracked the code to beating the house. It's slick, it's smart, and it's a total thrill-fest. **Why "21" is Your Next Movie Night Winner:** **For the Card Sharks:** Think you've seen every casino caper out there? "21" ups the ante with real-life drama and a crash course in card counting. Watch these whiz kids from MIT bring down the house with nothing but their smarts and some serious guts. **For the Thrill-Seekers:** This movie keeps you glued to your seat as the team dodges casino bigwigs and the ever-watchful eyes of security—especially as they face off against cutting-edge facial recognition tech. Every hand dealt is a pulse-pounding gamble. **For the Star Gazers:** Kevin Spacey nails it as the mastermind prof, and Jim Sturgess will have you rooting for him from the get-go. The cast is stacked, the tension is high, and the drama is real. **For the Brainy Bunch:** If you dig math and love a good strategy session, "21" is like hitting the learning jackpot. It's a behind-the-scenes peek at the math that can make or break fortunes in Sin City. **For the Drama Lovers:** Strip away the neon lights, and "21" is a story about dreams, desires, and the price of success. It's about what happens when the underdog gets a taste of the high life and how far they'll go to keep it. **The Bottom Line:** "21" isn't just another night at the movies—it's a full-blown Vegas vacation. It's about taking risks, making plays, and living large. So, grab your remote and get ready to play the odds with "21," streaming now on desertcart Video. Bet on it, you won't be disappointed. Review: Good movie - Good movie


| ASIN | B0018CWW6O |
| Actors | Aaron Yoo, Jacob Pitts, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Liza Lapira |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.40:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,087 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #422 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) #1,373 in Drama Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,121) |
| Director | Robert Luketic |
| Dubbed: | French, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 0043396215290 |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | Blu-ray |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Producers | Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 5.25 x 0.25 inches; 0.8 ounces |
| Release date | July 22, 2008 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 3 minutes |
| Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai |
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Why "21" is a Movie Night Winner: it's a slick, smart, thrill-fest that brinfs you for the ride
Amazon Video crew, get ready to hit the jackpot with "21"! This flick isn't just about playing cards—it's a wild ride through Vegas with a bunch of MIT brainiacs who've cracked the code to beating the house. It's slick, it's smart, and it's a total thrill-fest. **Why "21" is Your Next Movie Night Winner:** **For the Card Sharks:** Think you've seen every casino caper out there? "21" ups the ante with real-life drama and a crash course in card counting. Watch these whiz kids from MIT bring down the house with nothing but their smarts and some serious guts. **For the Thrill-Seekers:** This movie keeps you glued to your seat as the team dodges casino bigwigs and the ever-watchful eyes of security—especially as they face off against cutting-edge facial recognition tech. Every hand dealt is a pulse-pounding gamble. **For the Star Gazers:** Kevin Spacey nails it as the mastermind prof, and Jim Sturgess will have you rooting for him from the get-go. The cast is stacked, the tension is high, and the drama is real. **For the Brainy Bunch:** If you dig math and love a good strategy session, "21" is like hitting the learning jackpot. It's a behind-the-scenes peek at the math that can make or break fortunes in Sin City. **For the Drama Lovers:** Strip away the neon lights, and "21" is a story about dreams, desires, and the price of success. It's about what happens when the underdog gets a taste of the high life and how far they'll go to keep it. **The Bottom Line:** "21" isn't just another night at the movies—it's a full-blown Vegas vacation. It's about taking risks, making plays, and living large. So, grab your remote and get ready to play the odds with "21," streaming now on Amazon Video. Bet on it, you won't be disappointed.
A**Z
Good movie
Good movie
K**A
nice
good movie
L**A
Good Movie, but Missing Subtitles
The movie itself is good and worth watching, with a solid story and engaging moments. However, it’s disappointing that it doesn’t include subtitles or captions in other languages. This can make it difficult for many viewers and may cause some people to skip it altogether. If subtitles are important to you, just be aware of this limitation. Other than that, it’s an enjoyable film.
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21
Good movie
T**L
Great
Great
S**N
Great casino movie
So, I just watched 21, and honestly, it was a great! It's about these MIT students who learn how to count cards and basically take Vegas for a ride. The whole thing is super intense and exciting, with tons of cool casino scenes. What's crazy is that it's based on a true story, which makes it even more fun to watch. You're rooting for these guys as they try to outsmart the system.
D**1
One of the best
One of the best real life movies that have ever come out. Definitely have to watch this.
R**N
Beruhend auf wahren Begebenheiten, einer Gruppe Kartenbetrüger in den 1990ern, erzählt „21“ die Geschichte von sechs College-Studenten, die mit einem ausgeklügelten Kartenzählsystem die Casinos in Las Vegas um Millionen geprellt haben. Der junge Mathematikstudent Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) hat nur einen Traum: Er will Medizin an der renommierten Harvard Medical School studieren. Doch das Geld für die Eliteuniversität besitzt Ben, der neben seinem Studium bei einem Herrenausstatter arbeitet, leider nicht und bei seinem Hungerlohn wird es auch noch Jahre dauern, bis er sich die Superuni leisten kann. So bleibt ihm nur die Hoffnung auf eines der rar gesäten Stipendien oder ein Weg, um schnell an viel Geld zu kommen. Und genau diese Möglichkeit eröffnet dem begabten Superhirn sein Mathematik- Professor Mickey Rosa (eindrucksvoll: Kevin Spacey). Der holt das Genie in sein geheimes „Blackjack Team“, eine Gruppe junger hochbegabter M.I.T.-Studenten, die von Rosa zu professionellen Kartenzählern ausgebildet werden. Durch geschickte Berechnungen können die sechs Studenten, darunter auch Bens Schwarm Jill (Kate Bosworth), jedes Blackjack-Spiel analysieren und die Gewinnchancen vergrößern. Jedes Wochenende fliegen die jungen Profispieler nun mit ihrem Mentor Rosa nach Las Vegas, leben ein Leben in Reichtum und Luxus und nehmen nebenbei die großen Casinobosse ordentlich aus. Doch die ständigen großen Gewinnsummen rufen den Chef der Casino-Security, Cole Williams (eiskalt: Laurence Fishburne), auf den Plan, der der Truppe dicht auf den Fersen ist und nur eins will: das Geld zurück... Basierend auf dem Bestseller „Bringing Down The House“ von Ben Mezrich kommt mit „21“ reinrassiges, gutes Popcornkino auf die Leinwand. Regisseur Robert Luketic, der mit Filmen wieDas Schwiegermonster und Natürlich blond bisher eher auf das Komödienfach abonniert war, zeigt, dass er auch anders kann. Selbst wenn die Story gegen Ende etwas Biss verliert, schafft es der Film doch sehr gut zu unterhalten. Der spätestens seit „Ocean’s Eleven“ reaktivierte und beliebte Las-Vegas-Charme nimmt die Zuschauer mit auf eine Reise in die glitzernde Casinowelt. Und wer fiebert schon nicht gerne mit, wenn ein paar arme Studenten protzige Casinobesitzer um ihre Kohle prellen? Besonders begeistert aber die Besetzung, allen voran Oscarpreisträger Kevin Spacey. Egal ob als Familienvater in der Midlife-Crisis wie in American Beauty, als Supergauner im Kultklassiker Die üblichen Verdächtigen, oder als betrügerischer Mathematikprofessor. Spacey versteht es einfach, das Kinopublikum zu fesseln. Bereits ab der ersten Minute seines Auftritts ist klar: Er ist der Star des Films. Wer knappe zwei Stunden gute und packende Unterhaltung möchte, ist mit „21“ genau richtig beraten Ralph Nettelmann Bremen
M**K
Good movie true story told pretty accurately
D**E
Ottimo!!
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El producto llegó en perfectas condiciones! Todo excelente!
X**Z
Estupenda película que se sitúa entre la acción y la tensión. Buena calidad de audio e imagen. Grandes actores de la interpretación.
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