Molly's Game: Movie Review
Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) started off as a well renowned olympic class skier. In an event that turned her life around (for better or for worst), Bloom made the quick and unfiltered decision to begin an empire built around the worlds most exclusive underground poker game.
"Molly's Game" is an extraordinary movie. Quick witted, and snappy like most Sorkin films, his writing pops off the screen. The movie flies by, never letting up, indefinitely mesmerized by Bloom's intelligence. Paced with precision, and edited with the utmost respect to the real life story, the directorial debut for Sorkin is an 140 minute fireworks display.Jessica Chastain as Bloom is an absolute revelation. Her power, and elegance is unmatched, garnering an extra layer of sophistication through each piece of dialogue. Charlie, (Idris Elba) Bloom's attorney, is fantastic as well. His character adds a depth to the storyline, and administers an infinite unraveling of the ever changing tone. To boot are also the brilliant side characters, from Kevin Costner (Mollys dad) to Michael Cera (Tobey Maguire's equivalent), the film revels in its colorful cast.
While amateurish at times (thirsty for a veteran director to take hold of its misdirection), it's shot with just enough confidence to get by. For his directorial debut, Aaron Sorkin displays a faith in his actors sometimes to a fault, but at the very least, its always entertaining.
"Molly's Game" is a rare film of dire consequence, involving a strong hearted, intelligent woman in the middle of it all. It's explosive, refreshing, and breathtakingly honest in it's often belligerent poise. The conondrum dedicated on ruining Bloom's life is heartbreaking, and the family dysfunction behind the facade of Chastain is something we find in all of us, if dug deep enough. "Molly's Game" is the real deal.
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