Four Dogs Playing Poker
With the help of their mentor Felix, a group of the best friends and first-time thieves steal a valuable statuette for a ruthless black market art dealer. After the amateurs botch the delivery of the objet d'art, the dealer kills Felix and forces the remaining four to "find" $1 million within a week's time or face certain death.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered architect who owes money to the mob gets involved in a dangerous poker game with his estranged brothers. The game turns deadly when the true motives and allegiances of everyone involved begin to surface, leading to a complex web of betrayal and violence.
Critical Reception
Four Dogs Playing Poker received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated its attempt at a stylish crime thriller with a twisty plot, many found it convoluted, underdeveloped, and ultimately unsatisfying. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few memorable moments and a reliance on genre tropes that didn't quite land.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.
- Despite a strong cast, the characters are underdeveloped and lack depth.
- The attempted stylishness and twists feel derivative rather than original.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution, finding it to be a derivative and uninspired crime thriller that fails to deliver on its premise.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations around Los Angeles, aiming for a gritty, urban atmosphere.
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