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Poker is obsession, excitement and risk. Players balance between failure and success, poverty and wealth, life and death. The game simultaneously captures and frees, giving an outlet to the soul seeking adventure, which languishes from the boredom of everyday life.
Movies about playing poker will allow you to experience all this in a demo version without losing money. And other films inspire and energize to continue the way forward, to victory!
Oppenheimer
IMDB Rating: 8.5
Kinopoisk: 8.4
Maverick
The story of Bret Maverick, a poker player and charming adventurer who intends to take part in a large poker championship, where the main prize will be half a million dollars. Going to put everything on one random card, Maverick believes that luck will not let him down! Faith is one of the important keys to success demonstrated in this film. This film reveals some features of the profession of a poker player, the inner world of players and what qualities are valuable for success in this game. Mel Gibson's thrilling adventure is the best poker movie.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
Kinopoisk: 8.1
The Big Game
The film is based on the autobiographical book by Molly Bloom, who left the sport after a serious injury and accidentally got to work in an underground casino. Quickly understanding the intricacies of the shadow gaming industry, Molly organizes her own successful institution, whose regulars are gambling enthusiasts, including local rich people, Hollywood stars, and crime bosses.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
Kinopoisk: 7.7
Ip Man
The first film from quadrology about the life of the famous Chinese martial artist - Ip Man. Being one of the strongest masters in his city, Ip Man is a stranger to fame and leads a modest family life, only occasionally holding friendly fights with other masters. A wonderful picture of how harmony, honesty and righteousness in the spirit of a warrior affects the result of his victories. The film is about a true kung fu master, born to give the world the wisdom of combat battles. The picture shows how important it is not to give up and believe in yourself no matter what.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
Kinopoisk: 8.2
Legend N17
A film based on real events about the beginning of the career of one of the brightest sports stars of the Soviet Union - hockey player Valery Kharlamov. This film penetrated deeply into my soul, because in addition to the main character, this film is about his coach. It's about who was able to cut an uncut diamond and guide it to success. I am a coach myself and my methods are similar to those of the coach in this film, which I perfectly understand and recognize. This film is about true trainers, businessmen, designed to sharpen the strength of character and wisdom of mind in their students!
IMDB Rating: 7.4
Kinopoisk: 8.0
The Greatest Showman
A musical drama about the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum - an American entrepreneur, hoaxer and adventurer, whom some contemporaries considered a madman and a rogue, and others - a romantic and even a genius who managed to pull himself out of poverty and achieve a high position in society. After watching this film, I discovered a new genre of cinema - a musical. I never loved them, could not understand them and did not look at them. But this movie impressed me to the depths of nature and I was imbued with this genre. Hugh Jackman performs the songs in the film personally. The picture shows the viewer how important it is to believe in your dream and your strength, despite external circumstances.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
Kinopoisk: 8.0
Gladiator
A historical drama about the fate of Maximus Decimus Meridius - a talented Roman military leader and noble warrior who knew no equal in open battle, but was powerless in the face of treachery and intrigue. A truly male film about honor and dignity; about choice and justice; torments and torments of the soul; about resilience and hardening of the mind. A film in which you can find a true example of masculinity. Cinema teaches men's will, patience and endurance, which will also be useful in the career of a professional poker player.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
Kinopoisk: 8.6
Ford v Ferrari
Overcoming life's difficulties and bureaucratic delays, the heroes go to their goal, firmly convinced that it is not enough just to create a unique car, because it is not the car that comes first to the finish line, but the racer. Suddenly, I watched this movie in one go. I like when the film is informative and broadens my horizons. At the same time, it demonstrates the male spirit and inspires for big goals. Confrontation movie: In both racing and professional poker, confrontation is an important milestone that helps you develop as a professional and that's why you need to love and respect your opponents.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Kinopoisk: 8.2
Pele: The Birth of a Legend
Edson Arantes do Nascimento was born in 1940 in a Brazilian slum and had every chance of ending his life in obscurity. However, football talent, hard work and perseverance elevated him to the top of fame, made him a favorite of millions and a national hero of his country - the world-famous Pele. A film about how Brazil became a world football power. Cognitive in historical terms and with an exciting plot. Masculine character and the desire for success are an integral part of this film.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
Kinopoisk: 8.2
Guardians of the Galaxy - Part 3
Despite the fantastic canvas and full of jokes and adventures, the plot in the third part of the popular "Guardians of the Galaxy" can be found and philosophical meanings. There is the search for your purpose, and the importance of family and responsibility for your loved ones, and the awareness of losses, and the need to accept yourself as you really are. I did not expect to see such an impressive interweaving of beautiful humor and deep wisdom. This is the best Marvel movie. As with any Marvel movie, the message is, “Never give up and go ahead, work as a team and you'll succeed!”
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Kinopoisk: 8.2
Jerry Maguire
Young sports agent Jerry Maguire offers an innovative and promising (from his point of view) scheme of doing business in the firm for which he works. However, the management does not support his ideas, and colleagues present him as an upstart, which leads to Jerry's dismissal. This film was recommended to me by one student - an adult and experienced businessman. He compared me with the hero of this film during the current unpleasant situation with competitors during the development and creation of his business, namely this site.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Kinopoisk: 7.4
King Arthur's Sword
Arthur, who did not know his family and wealth, grew up on the outskirts of his city and showed his talents in one of the few ways available in the Middle Ages - he became the leader of a gang of bandits. Will Arthur be willing and able to change himself in order to change his life? The film is about how the spirit of the king and the innate noble masculine qualities are able to get greatness from people deprived of position and any title. A film that inspires you to be a real man and work on yourself.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
Kinopoisk: 7.2
Main hero
The average Guy who lives in a standard City, goes to a typical job at the Bank and communicates with an ordinary Buddy, may even be happy in his own way and does not pay attention to the strangeness of the world around him. The funniest comedy I've seen in the last 10 years, maybe my whole life. And on top of all that, endowed with big wisdom regarding the power of true love and faith. Magnificent cinema, which occupies an honorable place in my top of the best films of mankind.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
Kinopoisk: 7.4
Kingdom of Heaven
The young blacksmith Balian is deeply concerned about the death of his beloved wife and sees no meaning in life. But fate gives him a second chance: he is found by his father, a crusader knight, who goes with his detachment to the Holy Land, to Jerusalem. I have watched this film many times, but right now, when I am approaching the age of 35, I was able to comprehend the wisdom inherent in it and learn the interesting facets of the strength of the male character described in this film.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
KinoPoisk: 7.6
