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The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 5/06

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5/06: There isn't a whole lot of excitement to be had in The Cincinnati Kid.

No matter how many stars there are in the cast, you cannot make an exciting movie out of poker. It has a suspense-packed scene that Steve McQueen handled well acting-wise, and that's about it. The constant highlight of the show instead is Ann-Margret flaunting her body constantly. But I don't think that's what the film is supposed to be about.

The acting is lame, and the black kid is a prime example of what I mean. I know Steve McQueen likes to be pensive, but damn, he should learn how to change it up more. At the end, there's a high-stakes final game that fails to grab me.

All in all, The Cincinnati Kid is a one-pair loser.