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Our take
A gambler leaves prison and falls foul of a powerful underworld boss. Revolver piles up threats, hitmen and gunfire in a deliberately tangled story. Strong swearing, some nudity, drinking and a cocaine-theft plot keep it for MA 15+ and up in our house.
Uplifting themes
The film argues that ego and fear are the real enemies and that people have to face them. The message is buried in a confusing, cynical story The main character is clever but arrogant, and the people around him lie, threaten, and cheat. A couple of characters offer him honest help Dips into ideas about psychology, strategy, and how cons work, but they arrive in a twisty, confusing way that most teens will struggle to follow
Story (may spoil tone)
Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he's a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he's the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life.
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Violence Shootings, beatings, and torture run through the film, including a fing…
Shootings, beatings, and torture run through the film, including a finger shot off and a hand nailed to a table. The violence comes in sudden bursts and is stylised
Language Constant strong swearing, with dozens of f-words, plus the s-word, c-wo…
Constant strong swearing, with dozens of f-words, plus the s-word, c-word, whore, and b-word. It fills the arguments, threats, and gang talk
Sex / nudity There is no sex scene, but bare breasts and bottoms show up in several…
There is no sex scene, but bare breasts and bottoms show up in several scenes, including topless dancers in a club and a naked woman with a bottle between her legs
Drugs / alcohol Stolen cocaine drives much of the plot, and characters talk about addic…
Stolen cocaine drives much of the plot, and characters talk about addiction. Sleeping gas knocks out a room, and drinking, cigars, and cigarettes are in many scenes
Frightening A looming voice, paranoia, and a brief torture scene build dread. A man…
A looming voice, paranoia, and a brief torture scene build dread. A man is burned alive in a scene where the flames shoot up but the burning is not shown
Sexual violence A character shouts a crude line that uses rape as an insult during a he…
A character shouts a crude line that uses rape as an insult during a heated argument. No assault is shown, but parents may want to know the word is there
Gore / death / weapons Gunshots hit heads, necks, and chests with blood spraying, and a woman…
Gunshots hit heads, necks, and chests with blood spraying, and a woman lies bleeding from her throat in close-up. A shotgun death is only described, and the editing is quick
Dangerous behaviour The plot is built on cons and tricks to win money, and characters talk…
The plot is built on cons and tricks to win money, and characters talk about how to cheat or outplay others. Younger viewers may enjoy the trickery without seeing the risks
Mental health The main character's ego, paranoia, and sense of losing his grip are ex…
The main character's ego, paranoia, and sense of losing his grip are explored in a heavy, abstract way. Ideas about fear and the self can feel dark
Gambling Gambling sits at the centre of the story, from casino play and private…
Gambling sits at the centre of the story, from casino play and private card games to high-stakes cons. Winning and losing are tied to power and danger
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- The main character plays a lot of mind games. When did you start to wonder who was really in control?
- The film talks about ego and fear as hidden enemies. What did you take that to mean?
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