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Molly's Game
Teaser poster
Directed byAaron Sorkin
Screenplay byAaron Sorkin
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCharlotte Bruus Christensen
Edited by
Music byDaniel Pemberton
Production
companies
Distributed bySTX Entertainment
Release dates
  • September 8, 2017 (2017-09-08) (TIFF)
  • November 22, 2017 (2017-11-22) (United States)
Running time
140 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Molly's Game is a 2017 American crime drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin in his directorial debut, based upon the memoir Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker by Molly Bloom. It stars Jessica Chastain as Bloom, along with Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Brian d'Arcy James, Chris O'Dowd, Bill Camp, Graham Greene, Claire Rankin, Joe Keery and Jeremy Strong. The film follows the 26-year-old Bloom who becomes the target of an FBI investigation following her running of an underground poker empire for Hollywood celebrities, athletes, business tycoons and the Russian mob.

Principal photography began in November 2016 in Toronto, Canada. Molly's Game premiered on September 8, 2017 at the Toronto International Film Festival and be released in the United States on November 22, 2017 by STX Entertainment.

Cast

Production

Development

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who is making his directorial debut on the film

On November 12, 2014, Mark Gordon's The Mark Gordon Company bought the feature film adaptation rights to Molly Bloom's memoir, Molly's Game, which Gordon would produce. Aaron Sorkin was hired to adapt the memoir into a screenplay.[3] On January 7, 2016, it was announced that Sorkin would make his directorial debut on the film for Sony Pictures Entertainment, while Amy Pascal would also produce the film.[4] On February 18, 2016, Sony exited the project;[5] on May 13, 2016, STX Entertainment came on board and subsequently bought the film's US and Chinese distribution rights for $9 million.[6]

Casting

On February 18, 2016, Sorkin offered Jessica Chastain the lead role in the film but the negotiations between them had not yet begun.[7] On May 6, 2016, Idris Elba joined the film to star alongside Chastain. Sorkin stated that "the casting of Jessica and Idris in the two lead roles is any filmmaker's dream come true, they're two of the greatest actors of their generation, paired for the first time, and their chemistry will be electric."[8] On September 7, 2016, Michael Cera joined the cast as Player X, a celebrity poker player.[9] On October 17, 2016, Kevin Costner joined the cast as Molly Bloom's father.[10] On October 21, 2016, Brian d'Arcy James joined the cast.[11] On November 9, 2016, Chris O'Dowd, Jeremy Strong, Bill Camp, and Graham Greene joined the cast.[12]

Filming

Principal photography began on November 9, 2016, in Toronto, Canada.[13] Production concluded on February 9, 2017.[14]

Release

The film premiered on September 8, 2017 at the Toronto International Film Festival[1] and is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 22, 2017.[15]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10.[16]

Peter Debruge of Variety praised Sorkin's script and Chastain's performance, saying "...Molly’s Game delivers one of the screen’s great female parts — a dense, dynamic, compulsively entertaining affair, whose central role makes stunning use of Chastain’s stratospheric talent."[17] Mike Ryan of Uproxx gave the film 9/10, writing, "Molly’s Game is a perfect story for Sorkin. There’s poker, the Russian mafia, the Italian mafia, celebrities, and sports. The only thing missing for Sorkin’s wheelhouse is President Bartlet. And at over two hours long, the film still feels tight and never fails to entertain."[18]

References

  1. ^ a b "Molly's Game". tiff. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  2. ^ Magaziner Steinfield, Jordan (May 25, 2017). "Jon Bass: From Bellaire to 'Baywatch'". TheBuzzMagazines.com. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  3. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 12, 2014). "Mark Gordon & Aaron Sorkin Team On Molly Bloom High-Stakes Poker Memoir". Deadline. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (January 7, 2016). "Aaron Sorkin to Make Directorial Debut With Underground Poker Drama 'Molly's Game'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (May 6, 2016). "Sony Drops Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game,' Film to Be Shopped at Cannes". TheWrap. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  6. ^ Donnelly, Matt (May 13, 2016). "STX Circles Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' Rights for $9 Million". TheWrap. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  7. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 18, 2016). "Jessica Chastain Offered Lead in Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game'". TheWrap. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 6, 2016). "Idris Elba in Talks to Join Jessica Chastain in Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  9. ^ Robinson, Will (September 7, 2016). "Michael Cera in talks for Aaron Sorkin's poker biopic Molly's Game". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 17, 2016). "Kevin Costner Eyes Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' With Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba". Variety. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  11. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 21, 2016). "'Molly's Game' Adds Brian d'Arcy James; Andrew J. West Cast In 'Antiquities'". Deadline. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  12. ^ Sneider, Jeff (November 9, 2016). "Chris O'Dowd joins Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba in Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game'". Mashable.
  13. ^ "PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINS ON AARON SORKIN'S MOLLY'S GAME STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN AND IDRIS ELBA". Entertainment One. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  14. ^ "Molly's Game" (PDF). Directors Guild of America. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  15. ^ Knapp, JD (July 1, 2017). "STX Sets Dates for 'Molly's Game,' 'Happytime Murders' With Melissa McCarthy". Variety. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  16. ^ "Molly's Game (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  17. ^ Peter Debruge (September 8, 2017). "Toronto Film Review: 'Molly's Game'". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  18. ^ Ryan, Mike (September 8, 2017). "TIFF Review: Jessica Chastain Absolutely Owns Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game'". Uproxx. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
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