Most Epic And Thrilling Casino Scenes In Movies
How does it feel to see all the men and women decked up in the utmost swanky attire playing poker with a captivating appearance in a casino having a deluxe and posh interior? Doesn’t the aura feel engrossing? Well, thrilling casino scenes add that “extra” exhilarating and enthralling flavor to a particular scene of a movie. From the bygone era of cinema, a lot of movies have featured thrilling scenes based on poker game or gambling in the casinos. Let’s dig into some of the most epic and fascinating casino scenes featured in the movies that have captivated the spectators and have been remembered from time to time.
Casino
Well, while talking about thrilling casino scenes, how the epic American crime drama ‘Casino’ can be overlooked! This was the joint collaboration between the versatile personalities Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese. This duo gave the ultimate shape to this epic crime drama of 1995. This classic movie was all about money, greed, power, deception and murder between two closest buddies – a casino proprietor and an ace of the mafia world! This film has highlighted how the gambling empire works to some great extent.
Casino Royale
Fascinating casino interior, eye catchy Daniel Craig in the utmost alluring appearance – well, yes! It’s the bond flick of 2006 ‘Casino Royale’. Well, this movie featured a titular establishment and literally made us agitated and waved us through the ups and downs of a sheer jittery situation. Though the casino scene involved a lot of behind the table thrilling actions like a savage fight in the staircase, a steaming hot bathing scene of Mr. Bond and much more, the most fascinating and remarkable action was at the poker table only.
Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
This movie is an old British ‘gangster’ classic that can leave you entirely beguiled with a lot of twists in the plots. Although this film featured an illegal casino scene, but the way it featured the edgy atmosphere was really exhilarating. You can literally feel how and why this poker game is this much attractive.
The Hangover
Well, the ‘Rain Man’ style was recreated in the famous Hollywood movie ‘The Hangover’. Remember the geeky introvert antisocial sarcastic weirdo Alan in the best possible suit attire heading for hitting the jackpot? Well, this casino scene of ‘The Hangover’ in one of the best thrilling casino scenes in the recent years. Apart from the perfect background score to the scene, the time lapse part added an extra fascinating factor to the poker game scene of this comedy movie.
Run Lola Run
While talking about flabbergasted thriller movies, ‘Run Lola Run’ obviously should be included in the list. Although this movie highlighted the casino scene in an extremely different way, it doesn’t seem odd according to the demand of the situation. The scene perfectly blends with the ultimate movie scenario. Wondering about the subtitles? Well, don’t. This scene was all about the great visuals of course!
So, if you’re looking for some of the great and epic thrilling casino scenes featured in the movies, here is the list.