It is always exciting when the money is on the table no matter whether you are playing or your favorite character from the movies. Poker has a special place in people’s heart and the movies as well but there are other games like blackjack which are worthy of recognition. Blackjack is a game of skill and pure luck and that is why many hit films have elegantly featured the game. Well, players can now play online blackjack without visiting casinos but watching blackjack through the eyes of filmmakers is an amazing way. That’s why we are going to tell you some of the top blackjack scenes depicted in the films.
The Hangover
The three-minute blackjack scene from this 2009 comedy film is really fun to watch as you will cheer for the Alan just like Phil. The scene starts when Alan tells the others that he has read the books about blackjack and he can make money at counting cards. They needed $80,000 to pay debts and they make it from the game. The scene shows Alan in the intense mood and the random equation graphic floating over his head adds more fun to the scene.
Rain Man
The 1988’s Oscar Award Winner movie starring Tom Cruise has one of the most iconic blackjack scenes in the movie history. This scene has become an inspiration for other films portraying a similar scene. The scene where Charlie, played by Cruise, plays, and wins over $86,000 at blackjack by counting cards is filled with intensity, drama, and humility. Well, the game shown in the film isn’t in its real form but the intensity of the scene cannot be beaten.
License to Kill
Table games at James Bond movies are really nail-biting whether it is from Casino Royale or blackjack scene from License to Kill. The scene begins when Bond dares the main antagonist of the films and the owner of the casino to a game of blackjack which includes 2,50,000 pounds. The game sequence is shot beautifully and it is one of the best gambling scenes in film history according to various reviews.
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This 2008 movie is inspired by the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team and it is focused on the game of blackjack so there are many scenes depicting the gameplay. The movie portrays morale and ethics at land-based casinos. So, playing at an online casino is safe always. Every scene where the team enters the casino to make a huge amount of money is really adrenaline risings.
Swingers
The blackjack scene from this comedy movie of 1996 is really intense. The lead hero Mike (Played by Jon Favreau) plays one hand which had a minimum limit of $100. When Mike loses and moves to the low stake table is where the intense gambling scene at the table starts.
Austin Powers
This is another comedy flick from the 90s which features amazing blackjack. The scene starts when Robert Wagner’s character (named Number Two) refuses the suggestion of his dealer and hits on 17 as he can see the next card (four) on the line. He has X-ray vision in his eye patch (that’s what he thinks). Sometimes we also feel the same kind of sixth sense in our gameplay but this incident from the film will bring different outcomes.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
1975’s One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest starring Jack Nicholson is a cult classic film that is loved by viewers across the globe and was met with heavy critical acclaim. The scene where Randle Patrick “R.P.” McMurphy, played by Jack Nicholson, pursues other patients at a mental hospital to play blackjack is best. It shows that the casino games are not only for the upper class and smart people.
Vegas Vacation
The fourth installment in the “Vacation” movie series shows the gambling and beauty of Sin City in real ways. The scene where the lead character Clark loses almost $22,000 at the blackjack game is funny yet enduring. The film has many scenes containing other casino games especially the climax scene where the lost the last two dollars and still get the “winning ticket” from his so-called “new family member.”
