Betta Fish

I only lasted 15 mins into this film as the acting was so bad, the timing and dialogue was very unnatural, even the actors cadence felt like they were reading from the script to each other for the first time. The lead actor was like a poor mans Shia LaBeouf and I just got bored with the film in general as it just felt way too linear and amateur.

DANNY'S GAME blends both its playful and serious sides well, making for an enjoyable and engaging watch. Over the course of the runtime, we get to meet a number of charismatic bad guys, all populating the small underworld of criminals in Danny's circle. The supporting actors seem to relish bringing out the idiosyncrasies in their characters, and this makes them fun to watch as Danny moves from one to the next, letting details to the plot unfold naturally with each new stop. Danny is also, by all respects, a bad guy by traditional definition. I stayed in his corner because the movie balances enlightening backstory breadcrumbs with a charismatic performance from the lead, which let me see him in a forgivable light. I was rooting for Danny in spite of some of his words, actions and spouted philosophies. DANNY'S GAME shares DNA with the Ocean's movies, Matchstick Men, and Rounders: The characters in these films do things society deems bad, but their outlaw style is romantic and fun to experience vicariously, and the same goes for Danny and his plight. I particularly liked the visual look of this movie - the angles and color were sharp and confidently executed - and the performance from lead actor, Joshua Ungaretti, who provides an unexpected honesty to the looks he gives and the lines he delivers.

Witty, funny, well written dialogue.

Don't tell *me* you need a big budget to enjoy this story. This is an indie film that still keeps you hooked and entertained. Really enjoyed it.

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Some pretty funny moments no doubt. It's definitely a low budget film. I like the cinematography the best.

The little girl does a pretty great job especially.

Interesting take on the poker scene. If you don't enjoy it, just make a drinking game out of everytime the lead actors looks into the camera

I made a user profile, just to warn you about this movie. I almost poked my eyes out during the movie, and after I wanted to jump in front of a train og drink lava to ease my internal pain.