Molly's Game (2017)

Director: Aaron Sorkin
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner
Runtime: 140 minutes

Performances: 8/10
Screenplay: 9/10
Special Effects: N.A.
Costumes/Makeup: 7/10
Editing: 9/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 5/10

Verdict: "Molly's Game" is the incredible true story of Molly Bloom, who's famous for running some of America's most exclusive underground poker games. Aaron Sorkin, based on Molly's book, wrote the screenplay for the movie, and like every screenplay he ever wrote in the past (Moneyball, A Few Good Men, The Social Network...), it's extremely well structured and filled with exceptional lines of dialogue. Jessica Chastain is as usual, incredible, and the other supporting actors also do a great job. The movie marks also the directorial debut of the famous screenwriter, which I'm happy to say is more than decent and will definitely have me buying a ticket for his next project. One notable aspect of the film is it's pacing. Thanks to very quick cuts and fast lines deliveries, Sorkin was able to grab the audience from the very first scene and never let them go until the very last. I don't really have a lot of problems with "Molly's Game", and I recommend it to anyone interested in the fascinating character that is Molly Bloom.

Final Grade: 8/10