Poker Face (2022) [FAST]

Before the game starts, Jake poisons their wine with a mild truth serum obtained from a shaman, forcing them to confess their betrayals. Secrets revealed include Paul leaking information to his brother, Mike's suicidal struggles, and Alex's affair with Jake’s wife.

Jake uses his "poker face" to outmaneuver Victor, tricking him into consuming a lethal dose of poison while pretending it is an antidote. Following Jake's eventual death from his illness, his will is read, providing financial security for his friends and daughter, Molly (Molly Grace), while ensuring Mike goes to rehab. Key Cast and Crew Director: Russell Crowe. Cast: Russell Crowe as Jake Foley. Liam Hemsworth as Michael Nankervis. RZA as Andrew Johnson, Jake's business partner. Aden Young as Alex Harris. Elsa Pataky as Penelope, the dealer. Critical Reception Poker Face (2022)

The night is interrupted by a violent home invasion led by Victor (Paul Tassone), who intends to steal Jake’s valuable art collection. The friends must put aside their grievances and retreat to a panic room to survive the assault. Before the game starts, Jake poisons their wine

Critics on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Roger Ebert generally described the film as a "mishmash of genres," noting that it shifts abruptly from a character drama to a thriller and then to a home-invasion flick. While Crowe's performance was praised for its "lived-in feel," reviewers from The Wrap and Variety found the plot disjointed and the central poker game underdeveloped. REVIEW: “Poker Face” (2022) | Keith & the Movies Following Jake's eventual death from his illness, his