Story
Well I've told you the story and as you can see it's not very compelling, honestly if I had read some of the reviews for this film I probably wouldn't have rented it in the first place. The writer just seems to drag on and on, and yes most of the film is important to the film but I feel that small parts could have been cut and the film would be slightly better off or it.
Acting
Ryan Reynolds is great as always, he's not as funny as you would expect and I think that hurt the film since it could have used a little more humor to ease the dark depressing mood of the whole film, but this film does prove that he can play a part without having to be funny all the time.
Ben Mendelsohn was believable as the down and out gambling addict, he really showed the pain of the addiction without having to actually say it hurt. I have to admit this is the first film I've seen him in where he stood out (he was a main character here after all) and even though I had seen him before he wasn't in any major roles so I didn't know I had seen him. He is certainly a talent that should be used more, and this film should not be held against him.
Music
The music in the film as light, it was mostly played in the scene and it worked well for each scene. I guess since the music didn't pull me out of the film all I can say it that it was good.
Conclusion
This is the gambling version of Sideways and so if you enjoyed that film then you might enjoy this one. If on the other hand you're like me and you couldn't even finish Sideways then I'd say skip Mississippi Grind.
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