Movie

Two for the Money

2005 · 122 min

A slick, tense character study of ambition and self-destruction in the high-stakes world of sports gambling, with sharp performances and a moralistic edge.

Directed by: D.J. Caruso
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Starring: Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo

Tagline: How much will you risk?
Overview: A former college athlete joins forces with a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Greed, obsession, betrayal, addiction
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Directed by: D.J. Caruso
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Starring: Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
obsession
betrayal
addiction
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild