Opening this Friday is the latest film from DJ Caruso, who helmed last year's Taking Lives and 2002's underrated The Salton Sea. For his latest entry Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey and Rene Russo star.
The film is about an up and coming sports handicapper, played by McConaughey, who is discovered by the king of bookies, given a complete makeover and brought into the fold. The trailer chronicles the quick rise up the ranks, only to suffer a dizzying defeat.
It looks like it could be fun, mostly to the over the top performance of Pacino, that guy is always fun to see on the screen. McConaughey has his moments, and it looks like he has brought some life to the role. Of course, I am basing this on a 2-minute trailer. Then there is the story, which doesn't seem all that intriguing, so this must be relying on the performances to carry it. Hopefully it is good.
You can see the trailer at the official website: Two for the Money.
There are also a trio of film clips out there.
The first clip has McConaughey receiving the call from Pacino about his big break:
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The second clip is a fun speech about sports betting from Al Pacino:
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The final clip has Pacino showing McConaughey his new office and introducing him to Jeremy Piven, who is the current top dog:
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ed: JH
Article comments
1 - Ashok K. Banker
Hey, Chris, isn't "DJ Caruso" actually David Caruso, the red-headed actor who quit NYPD Blue to concentrate full-time on films. I believe he wasn't satisfied with the kind of roles he was getting (like his supporting part in the Russell Crowe starrer Proof of Life) and then moved back to TV with CSI: Miami. He also started directing around the same time, and used this variant of his name to distinguish between his careers, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong though--I don't exactly have this from the horse's mouth, just conjecture put together from someone who watches way too many movies and shows and loves trivia! Personally, I like David Caruso the actor a lot, and if this is him, then I guess Caruso the director is just as talented.
2 - Chris Beaumont
Nope, this is a different Caruso. Haven't seen anything showing CSI David to have directed anything, plus he is nearly 10 years older than DJ.
Never been a big fan of CSI David, although I did like him in the little known film Session 9.