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Made for TV movie based on a true story, an aspiring New York City sportscaster's life is on the slow track until he serendipitously gets the old cell phone number of a basketball superstar. Will the number be his ticket to success or a path to destruction?
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Plot Summary
Nick Wild is a Las Vegas bodyguard with a gambling problem. He gets into trouble when a mafia client goes too far, forcing him to use his lethal skills to protect a woman and seek revenge. The film follows his desperate fight for survival as he navigates the dangerous underworld of the city.
Critical Reception
Wild Card was poorly received by critics, who found its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. While Jason Statham's performance was noted, it wasn't enough to elevate the film from its negative reviews.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and nonsensical plot.
Action sequences are uninspired and lack originality.
Jason Statham's performance is overshadowed by the poor material.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the movie to be predictable and lacking the excitement expected from a Jason Statham film, with many criticizing the weak storyline and unconvincing character motivations.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1986 Burt Reynolds film Heat, which was also based on a novel by William Goldman.
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