The Vortex

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Jake S Wow!! What a powerful film! Richard Zelniker really did something special here. The Vortex dives deep into the reality of what it’s like to chase a dream — whilst being conflicted with an obsession. The highs, the lows, and everything in between — especially in a place like Las Vegas. It’s honest, raw, and full of heart. The film isn’t just entertaining — it actually makes you think. And every time I rewatch it, I notice something new. Billy Gardell absolutely blew me away. His performance felt so real, like he wasn’t acting, just living it. One of the most genuine performances I’ve seen in a long time. Super excited to see what Richard does next. This one really stuck with me. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review D L Really enjoyed this film -- it's a compelling character study handled with specificity and nuance. Gardell is great and Zelniker's direction is sharp and savvy. Highly recommend! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Audience Member Wow, I just had to say seeing Billy Gardell in this kind of role was really cool. The movie itself kept me glued to the screen! I love movies that make you think about what you would do in these situations, and this one definitely does that. I totally recommend this one for a weekend movie night! :) Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Emily D Zelniker traps the viewer inside a private casino room where each coin symbolizes a piece of Pete's mind fed to the machine. The jazz score spirals with him-seductive and chaotic-echoing a life lived on loop. We're pulled through the emotional undertow of addiction as Pete struggles to break the trance, as only what's already lost knows how to let go. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Asdrubal S. Love this!! Billy Gardel is great! Love the way it looks! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Tamara M. This film was incredible in the sense that I was able to enter an era of which l've only heard in tales! I grew up going on Vegas trips with the family a couple times a year; but, I was born in 2001, so l've never seen Vegas in its 1980s glory. This movie transported me back to a time I did not know was so different, yet relatively so close to the present! Along with the "nostalgia" (can I call it that?) it gave me watching "The Vortex," I couldn't help but notice the AMAZING score of the film. Seriously, BRAVO to everyone involved! I love me some classic, cool, smooth, and strong sounding tunes and "The Vortex" soundtrack did not disappoint. The film was enthralling from its intro credits screen- which was giving Hitchcock- to the last shot of the movie (I won't say anymore for risk of spoiling it). I wasn't able to take my eyes off or even pause it to take a call (sorry Mom) because I was so invested in the storyline. Probably my Top 3 movies of the year- and it isn't 3! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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