Poker.AM
Poker.AM

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Poker.AM

2012
Movie
104 min
Armenian

The lead character of the film works in one of the most known city restaurants. He is going to make a proposal to his fiancé and for this occasion he managed to get all necessary things-both a ring and even a bright blue tie. He as well enlisted his best friend Garik's (Misho) support but the latter has poker championship final "at hand" and besides, there is an emergency situation at his work place. Garik asks for help and Musho (Hovhannes Azoyan), of course, cannot deny. And what consequences it had... Everything gets out of control and the main hero becomes the main acting character of the situations which are non-typical for him at all: funny, dangerous, fatal...

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Alexander PrahGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, haunted by past mistakes, gets entangled in the high-stakes world of underground poker. He finds himself caught between a ruthless crime syndicate and his own desire for redemption. As the stakes get higher, he must confront his inner demons and the dangerous individuals who control the game.

Critical Reception

Poker.AM received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and lead performances but finding the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the gritty portrayal of the poker underworld and others finding it too slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a familiar plot structure and pacing issues.

  • Appealed to fans of gritty crime dramas and poker thrillers.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews and specific audience sentiment is not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

The film's setting in the underground poker scene aims for a realistic portrayal of the high-stakes gambling world often hidden from public view.

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Kristy90

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