The Card Counter

R

Released Sep 10, 2021

1 hr. 49 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Redemption is the long game in Paul Schrader's THE CARD COUNTER. Told with Schrader's trademark cinematic intensity, the revenge thriller tells the story of an ex-military interrogator turned gambler haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions, and features riveting performances from stars Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan and Willem Dafoe.

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Critics Consensus

Led by Oscar Isaac's gripping performance, The Card Counter adds another weighty chapter to Paul Schrader's long inquiry into man's moral responsibility.

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Audience Consensus

Even with a great cast and respected director, the slow and dreary Card Counter adds up to a disappointing letdown.

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The Movie Critic

If you want a slow, dreary, film with uninspired acting well we couldnt tell you how it finished. This review describes the film.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/07/21

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First L

if i could give it 0 i would.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/21

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Michael E

Started out intriguing but slowed down and got boring fast. It's no Cincinnati Kid. If the main character has to explain what he's doing, who cares. Isaac, who I like, is pretty emotionless - maybe the card counting carries over to his character and makes him borderline dull. Haddish is wasted in an underwritten role. The "ending" derails and both makes little sense and involves things Isaac should've seen coming a mile away simultaneously. Schrader's a bad director and hasn't written a good script since "Taxi Driver". Without Scorsese as an Executive producer, I doubt this even gets made. It probably shouldn't have. Save your money.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/21

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Kyle Kubiak

Terrible. Waste of time

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/29/21

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Ricardo

Great acting good photography and music. Plot is at times intense and interesting others it loses tension and it becomes rush and confusing

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/29/21

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biscuitbailey

Intense. Great acting. Heavy story pacing intentionally slow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/21

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Paul Schrader

Director

Oscar Isaac

William Tell

Tiffany Haddish

La Linda

Tye Sheridan

Cirk

Willem Dafoe

Major John Gordo

Alexander Babara

Mr. USA

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Isaac gives a finely judged performance. His Tell is a tightly controlled but outwardly affable character who behaves as if he's given up all ambition beyond the desire to stay out of trouble.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 30, 2021

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Esther Zuckerman

Thrillist

The Card Counter is an uncomfortable, meditative movie about guilt, risk, retribution, and the way America operates. It's also an extraordinary example of Oscar Isaac's power.

Nov 23, 2021

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The film has a broodingly commanding central performance. It's a pity, then, that much of its promise is squandered by sloppiness, both in the writing and elsewhere.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 7, 2021

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

The Card Counter is a misstep that makes you want to just fold in your hand and leave the table for good.

Rated: D

Apr 4, 2024

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Ben Bradley

Starburst

Paul Schrader’s unique style is evident in “The Card Counter,” a film that can be seen as part of Paul Schrader’s lengthy inquiry into complex characters and their inner struggles.

Jan 31, 2024

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Forgiveness, guilt, revenge and redemption are some of the many themes approached by a slow-burning thriller that will have your full attention from start to end.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 8, 2023

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Synopsis

Redemption is the long game in Paul Schrader's THE CARD COUNTER. Told with Schrader's trademark cinematic intensity, the revenge thriller tells the story of an ex-military interrogator turned gambler haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions, and features riveting performances from stars Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan and Willem Dafoe.

Director: Paul Schrader
Executive Producer: Martin Scorsese, William Sten Olsson, Lee Broda, Ruben Islas, Stanley Preschutti, Kyle Stroud
Screenwriter: Paul Schrader
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: HanWay Films, Bona Film Group, Focus Features, LB Entertainment, Astrakan Films, Convergent Media.
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|Brief Sexuality|Language|Some Disturbing Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.6M

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