Evengyny
Thanks for the memories!
Afouotos
Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
Jakoba
True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
betty dalton
The jokes are just to die for.Seen it 5 times already and the jokes stay fresh. Some are very subtle and typically english, but other jokes are really in your face and childish , but really well done nevertheless, with hilarious results. Colin Firth running around in a hotel without his pants on, is one of those memorable scenes that might sound childish and it is, but man oh man does it give cause to great jokes and mix ups . Mind you, I normally loathe watching childish comedies, but when jokes are performed the right way, the most simplest jokes are the best. And often the simplest jokes are childish in nature, think of Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther, which has some stunning resemblances to the jokes in "Gambit".I love this story about about an intelligent con game in which a stuck up English rich guy gets sold a painting for millions that isnt worth the paper it is painted on. How it is exactly done is the mystery of this marvellous english comedy with magnificent roles by Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci and ofcourse the ever charming Cameron Diaz.This is a hilarious comedy which young kids and adults can both enjoy. Some subtle jokes are mixed in for the adults and the fart jokes are certainly liked by the kids, although I adored them as well. Come to think of it, the fart joke was one of the best!
blanche-2
"Gambit" from 2012 is okay - it's a remake from the '60s Gambit starring Michael Caine and Shirley Maclaine.Firth plays an art expert who loathes his boss (Alan Rickman) and decides to cheat him by getting him to buy a fake Monet. In this version, his partner is not a Hong Kong dancer but a good ol' girl from Texas, played by Cameron Diaz. This is a surprising film from the Coen brothers, who are usually more edgy and darkly funny. This movie really just comes off as silly. Colin Firth is slightly miscast though as usual he's excellent. I agree with one review in that Hugh Grant would have been a better choice.Alan Rickman is the horrible boss and is perfect, and Stanley Tucci is fun as Firth's competitor, a German art expert. Well-acted, this is a fun movie that would have been dreck with a lesser cast.
Kirpianuscus
first, for be more than a simple remake. the second, for Cameron Diaz who gives more than the well known recipe of romantic comedies. and, sure, for Colin Firth, remembering Michael Caine in the version of 1966, but using his admirable art for a comedy preserving the flavor of classic films from "60- "70 decades. this is the secret for this admirable mix of irony and adventure.
lavatch
This film included three stellar performances from Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, and Cameron Diaz. The heist plot was intriguing, and the ending was stellar! The gist of the film is that Firth plays an art expert in the employ of a stodgy employer (Rickman). Firth's character Deane enlists Diaz's character named P.J. from Texas in a scam to sell a fake Monet painting to his boys.There is some snappy dialogue and especially good farcical scenes in a swanky London hotel. But the best moment is the ending, which make this 90-minute film a gem.Not to be missed!