The Grand

2007

Action / Comedy

IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 6132 6.1K

poker mockumentary tournament improvisation poker game

Plot summary

The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.

Director

Zak Penn Photo
Zak Penn

Top cast

David Pressman Photo
David Pressman as Melville 'Murph Murph' Murphy
Woody Harrelson Photo
Woody Harrelson as One Eyed Jack Faro
Julie Claire Photo
Julie Claire as Dr. Jamie Sellers
Chris Parnell Photo
Chris Parnell as Harold Melvin
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958.67 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 44 min
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1.92 GB
1920*1072
English 5.1
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 44 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by trojan_u 6 / 10

Take your seat at the final table.

Being a regular poker player myself, i was probably more interested in watching this, than a non poker player, but you do not have to be an avid poker fan to enjoy this movie, though it would be slightly more interesting if you was.Although the main basis of the film is about 6 people who have made the final table of a £10m poker tournament, it goes into more detail at the start of the film, of each particular person and their background etc, so by the end of the movie when the final is being played, you will probably have a favourite as to who you want to win.But although the movie was watchable, it wasn't that good that you would want to watch it again and halfway through the film you've a pretty good idea how its going to end.If you are into poker, look out for cameo appearances of Doyle Brunson and Phil Helmuth.Verdict: Watchable but don't expect too much out of it.
Reviewed by wsuggs74 7 / 10

Best Poker movie since Cincinatti Kid

Yes, its silly, but so was Spinal Tap, which The Grand owes a debt to in many ways.Gabe Kaplan is hilarious as the father of two poker pros and Dennis Farina has the old time Vegas hood down pat. Phil Gordon, the best live teacher in poker, has some great lines as the tournament commentator.You will spot a friend or yourself in one or more of the players, and the cameos are fun, including Phil "the hillside strangler" Laak as he was introduced..If you like poker and still have a funny bone, this is as good as it gets.
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