‘Mississippi Grind’
If you’re in the mood for a fun gambling flick, you won’t be disappointed in the 2015 dramedy Mississippi Grind. The film follows the unlikely friendship between a hapless, cash-strapped gambler (Ben Mendelsohn’s Gerry) and rakish, charismatic man of the people (Ryan Reynolds’ Curtis). A little bit of Swingers mixed with a dash of Rounders, Reynolds and Mendelsohn ooze chemistry as Gerry and Curtis experience the transcendent highs and debilitating lows of lady luck. The chic film takes two inherently enjoyable concepts — road trips and gambling — and combines them to create one entertaining movie. Stream it today on Netflix.