One of the reasons we decided to include this on the list of the best poker movies of all-time is because it talks about the fundamentals of playing poker. What Makes It One of the Best Poker Movies?
The climax of the movie is a fictional World Poker Tour championship where Tommy and Alex faced each other at the final table.
Despite being profitable at the tables, both had obstacles to keep playing: Tommy with his wife and Alex with his parents. After Alex loses the final table, Tommy decides to mentor and teach him the fundamentals of poker, including tells and reading players.
