3 Fascinating Inspired Movies
A lot of movies have been inspired by blackjack or have used it as an instrumental element to drive the story forward. For example, one can’t imagine more than one James Bond movie without blackjack – the most widely played casino banking game in the whole world.
Let’s take a plunge into the world where cinema and blackjack converge. This is a list of the most well-known blackjack-inspired movies or movies where blackjack is almost a supporting character of sorts. Without further ado, let’s get right into it!
1. Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
Ocean’s Thirteen is an excellent crime thriller. It doesn’t feel like a movie that’s almost two decades old. But it’s the charm of its equally excellent cast such as George Clooney and Brad Pitt that makes blackjack such a fantastic sight to behold.
Really, in a world where you can play online blackjack for real money, it’s only the charm of these actors that can still create a stunning feel around a physical table in a land-based casino. Remarkably, the movie perfectly captures the feel of blackjack, as the character named Frank Catton serves as a captivating live dealer, distributing cards while conveying the intrigue of blackjack. The character alone inspires many to try their luck at the game in the real world.
In the high-gloss world of big heists and complicated schemes, “Ocean’s Thirteen” is a slickly done caper tale directed by Steven Soderbergh. The third of “Ocean’s” trilogy has an all-star cast mainly George Clooney playing Danny Ocean, Brad Pitt playing Rusty Ryan, and Matt Damon on Linus Caldwell.
Although the central storyline revolves around the carefully orchestrated casino heist, blackjack takes center stage in their complex scheme.
Blackjack is an important part of the strategy used by the crew to manipulate security systems in casinos and make sure that their plan does not go wrong.
The main character, Linus Caldwell played by Matt Damon enters the casino as a good blackjack dealer. His mastery of the game then becomes an essential tool in creating new chances and detracting attention away from the ultimate aim of the robbery.
2. The Hangover (2009)
One of the most iconic comedies in recent years and arguably still one of the best, “The Hangover” directed by Todd Phillips takes audiences on a wild, hilarious ride through the streets of Las Vegas. While the movie is mostly centered on a bachelor party that causes unexpected chaos, blackjack offers an additional dimension to the otherwise simple story.
Bradley Cooper is one of the most well-educated actors in Hollywood – and his stellar performance in the Hangover series has cemented him as a solid comedy star with a unique style. When you see him on a blackjack table, you know he’s about to bring a whole other kind of energy to it.
In a key scene at a casino, Stu, Phil, and Alan attempt to recover their losses by playing blackjack. As they try to trick the dealer and get back the money that was used to save their friend, the tension as well as the humor increases.
The blackjack table turns into a platform for unforeseen plot twists and turns, depicting how the game brings suspense as well as comedic highlights to the overall story.
“The Hangover” is not an ordinary comedy, but a rollercoaster of unexpected events where blackjack is the catalyst for all misadventures of the characters. The charm of the casino, the randomness of the gameplay, and the interplay among characters at the blackjack table all contribute to making this film a memorable movie amongst those inspired by classic card games.
3. 21 (2008)
“21,” directed by Robert Luketic, is a gripping drama that explores the world of card counting and high-stakes blackjack. The movie is based on the real-life events of the MIT Blackjack Team and thus begins by introducing Ben Campbell, a bright student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology who, alongside some fellow students attempts to go and take advantage of the casinos.
The movie describes the excitement of blackjack as an important part of the plot, illustrating how carefully card counting is achieved, from planning to successful cooperation and acceptance of risk.
Not only do the scenes of blackjack liven up visually but they serve as background for studying moral and ethical quandaries characters face while breaking rules set within a game.
It doesn’t flinch to show the results of their actions as the team celebrates its victories. The tension at the blackjack tables is a metaphor for Ben and his teammates’ internal conflicts and external pressures that they have to deal with.
In Conclusion
According to IMDB, there are almost 250 movie titles that have been tagged with “blackjack.” Of course, not all of them use the casino game as a main driving force. In other words, you could hypothetically remove blackjack or replace it with another form of gambling and the story might still work out.
But some movies use it as a plot device and we’d rather not have the movie materialize than see it without blackjack in it! And this list was for movies like that. We hope you enjoyed the article. Tell us which game you want us to cover next?!