6.9
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The Player
2009·Movie
·1h 25min·
About
Documentary maker John Appel made a film about gambling, winning and losing, based on the the memories of his father. Appel relates anecdotes to characterize his father and shed light on the events that led to his downfall. In between, we visit the horse races, where we meet an extremely good-humored bookie named Harry. Appel delves artistically into the mysterious mind of his father, who was not just a gambler, but a player of life.
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Questions about The Player
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Is The Player worth watching?
80
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Player?
1 h 25 min
The Player runs 1 h 25 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Player?
Critics86
Audiences75
Not quite. Critics rate The Player higher (86) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Player in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does The Player use?
Good Cop/Bad CopThe '90sShow Within a ShowBroken HeelWrite What You KnowAdaptational Name ChangeSelf-DeprecationBatman GambitFace–Heel TurnDouble-Meaning TitleCelebrity Paradox"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 43 more
TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Player, including Good Cop/Bad Cop, The '90s, Show Within a Show.