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Molly's Game (2017)

Film
DirectorAaron Sorkin
Meta takes0

Figures

Characters
  • The character of Player X, a composite of several real-life celebrities.
Form & technique
  • The opening montage sequence detailing Molly's skiing accident and transition to LA.
  • Molly Bloom's pervasive voice-over narration.
Tropes
  • Molly Bloom's calculated self-presentation through fashion and composure.
  • Jessica Chastain's performance as Molly Bloom.
  • The final park bench conversation between Molly and her father, Larry.
  • Molly's narration of complex poker terminology and player psychology.
  • Molly's refusal to surrender the hard drives containing client information.