
Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his better judgement, he takes a job as a croupier. He finds himself drawn into the casino world and the job gradually takes over his life; his relationship with girlfriend Marion begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his attention: Jani, whom he starts to see outside of working hours - a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck; under pressure from her ... (Full plot summary below)
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Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his better judgement, he takes a job as a croupier. He finds himself drawn into the casino world and the job gradually takes over his life; his relationship with girlfriend Marion begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his attention: Jani, whom he starts to see outside of working hours - a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck; under pressure from her creditors she approaches Jack, asking him to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. Jack carefully considers the odds; it all looks so simple, but even a professional like Jack can't predict the cards he will be dealt.
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| Sacramento BeeJoe BaltakeIt's amazing the level of suspense that Hodges builds as Jack/Jake intermingles with other people. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonOne of the very best movies of this beloved and sleazy genre. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliWith its fascinating, multi-layered plot, intelligent screenplay, and subtle-yet-undeniable tension building, Croupier is an engrossing, stylish thriller that never threatens to wear out its welcome. |
| Jam! MoviesBruce KirklandOne of the most exciting discoveries of the 2000 Floating Film Festival. |
| NewsweekDavid AnsenCoolly hypnotic, the lean British sleeper Croupier is a reminder that movies don't have to wave their arms and scream to hold our attention. |
| RTÉ (Ireland)Harry GuerinFor refusing to lie down and let his film die and for returning some much needed cred to British cinema, Hodges deserves another roll of the dice. |
| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip Martin...a model of what might be accomplished by a capable director working on a small budget - namely one of the best films of the year. |
| Empire MagazineKim NewmanIt's more of an art movie than a thriller, but it's still gripping, persuasive, unsettling stuff. |
| Greg's Previews at Yahoo! MoviesGreg Dean SchmitzCroupier is a stylish, riveting dramatic crime story, loaded to the gills with subtext, character development, and plot twists you'll be puzzling over all night. |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesWith a sleek look and feel, the movie has stylish atmospherics and a detached approach that is a far cry from the typical in-your-face Hollywood production. |