Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Memorable, crazy movie

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

After reading a few reviews I had a preconception, expecting to see a combination of the best ingredients of highly rated thriller defining films such as Se7en, Usual Suspects, Fight Club and Saw. A lot of the reviews here seem to suggest that this film is an allusion to the above.However, after watching it, there's too much seasoning and mix and matching - which is a shame because it had the potential to really be great. Of the films listed above I'd say its worse than all of them save for saw, where we have a tie (then again when Saw was released it had a certain novelty).The pros: Great central theme Great cinematography and style -Fast paced Unpredictable Something New Borrows/Improves on Ideas from other great filmsNeutral: -Its not a horror movie, but pushes some pretty unpleasant pscho-sociopathic ideas forward that I would assume would make the majority of viewers squirm at least a little. -Really would've loved a Mullholland Drive twist (and it would fit too :) ).From 8 stars to 6 immediately: Too many distractions from the main story that claim to be relevant to the main story - this disgruntled me immensely. The point of poker night is that older cops get together and help rookies learn from the mistakes of their older experienced peers. As I would prefer this review to be spoiler free, I'll leave it at: in my humble opinion many of these stories do nothing to help our protagonist.Other Cons: -Script is a bit lackluster at times -These are movie cops, so they act a bit like teenagers in horror films. I.E. Whats that noise? let me check it out nude without any weapons or backup, the worst that could happen is free pizza.Conclusively, there are so many good twists and moments where I had to double take (perhaps it doesn't help that I'm not particularly clever). I loved the ending and that's what brought it back to low 7 out of 10. I think if you interpret the ending in your own way and for you it makes sense that's all that matters. The ending here is executed to perfection. There are multiple interpretations and I like that. There is nothing worse than a thriller with a typical "it was all a dream cliché" or equivalent. With higher production value, some script revision this would've been something different and special pushing it up past 7.5. Give it a go :).

After watching this movie, I thought to myself. Wasn't that bad. Movie keeps you on suspend the whole time. Keeping you on the heroes side the whole movie. A must see on those rainy or snowy nights. Poker night brings a mix of action packed, suspense with a slight twist to it. If your the type a person that likes to see a main character do his thing, no matter how hard things get. Then this is film will fill that void that you have when you constantly looking online for movies to watch. Beau Mirchoff definitely plays the role well. Along with your SOA star Ron Perlman. Give this movie a shot don't just go off all the reviews you have or have not read.

In this mix between Silence of the Lambs and Creep Show a rookie cop has to escape a serial killer whilst calling on the stories he was told during a poker night hosted by experienced police.The stories are played out in flash back, as are some of the serial killer's.The actual plot of the film isn't that spectacular and some of the cop stories amount to little less than a routine arrest. But they are told extremely well with plenty of colour just the right blend of drama and quirkiness.The punishments the killer dishes out make you wince but were very subtly handled.Elements of darkness are expertly counter balanced with lighter scenes and themes. Even the abstract way a group of paedophiles are depicted is surreal yet sinister.I found this to be a very enjoyable watch, not very many bells and whistles but if you like character acting and suspense you will love this..

Thanks to the other reviewers - that's the only reason I watched this.Not a great film, but it becomes fascinating as it roller-coasts along.First up, a lame voice over - verbose, flat, abstract. Followed by a sequence of heroic cop tales using the conceit of a poker game where each veteran has a lesson to teach the rookie. Interwoven with this is the main plot, in which the rookie is kidnapped by a serial killer and imprisoned in his lair.The tales are uneven. The point is that each cop has to discard the system and do what he thinks is right, which results in a couple of shoot-first-ask-questions-later murders. Entertaining, but the self justification had zero irony.The dialogue (like the VO) is not as good as it thinks it is, and there's a lot of "we're laughing because the script says LAUGHTER". Baaad writing.But then ... we get weird humour. The serial killer explains his back story, and there are some surreal little scenes of the serial killer community. Then the rookie explains his back story, and suddenly this thing turns into an unexpected puzzle.I thought all the cops at the poker table were already dead, reminiscing in purgatory. But no - it's a sort of Mulholland Drive trick, and the story powers on to a clear resolution.Hectic, all over the place, but worth watching.