Wild Card
Wild Card

Wild Card

2005TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Wild Card is an American comedy-drama series starring Joely Fisher. It was broadcast in the United States on Lifetime, and on the Global Television Network in Canada from August 2003 to July 2005.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users45%
Director: Simon Cellan JonesGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Nick Wild, a professional gambler and bodyguard, attempts to walk away from his dangerous lifestyle. When a former client is brutally attacked, Nick is drawn back into the violent underworld he desperately wants to escape. He must confront the ruthless crime boss responsible, facing escalating stakes and moral compromises in a desperate bid for survival.

Critical Reception

Wild Card received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the performances uneven. Audiences also expressed disappointment, with many criticizing the film's lack of originality and excessive violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot and uninspired direction.
  • John Travolta's performance is seen as a low point, lacking charisma.
  • Despite its attempts at a gritty crime thriller, it falls flat with its unoriginality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the predictable storyline and a perceived lack of depth in character development. Many viewers felt the film failed to live up to the potential of its cast.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2015 film 'Wild Card', which was itself a remake of the 1986 film 'Heat'.

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