No, this is not a remake of the Kenny Rogers film.
Yes, it is a remake (of sorts) of the James Caan film.
Yes, I have shaken hands with Mark Wahlberg not once but twice at church.
No, that has no bearing on how I felt about The Gambler.
Yes, I was a big fan of the very divisive The Counselor from last year.
Yes, I wish The Gambler was more like The Counselor.
My review is over at Screen International.
