THE GRAND

I really had fun watching this movie. The Grand is an improvisational comedy about a group of poker players who are all vying for a huge jackpot in a poker tournament. The actual script for the film was very short, which meant the players really had to "wing it" with lines and action.

We get to see the background lives of a number of the contenders, and those peeks into their lives help us really understand the characters and their motivations for being in the championship game. Their daily lives run the gamut from Wholesale Insurance Services salesman to high school math teacher to casino owner to parents to professional gamblers. Each one brings his or her own reasons for winning the fortune. Some are merely pride in being such good poker players. Others have higher goals in life they still want to reach.

Enjoy this movie and laugh at the comedic moments!

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