Ryan Reynolds’ Big Chance – “Mississippi Grind” For all of his undeniable charm, infectious playfulness on screen, good looks and star quality, Ryan Reynolds has always struggled to find critical acclaim. It’s not that too many critics necessarily thing Reynolds does poor work in his films, or even that all of these films are bad. It’s simply that Reynolds doesn’t seem to have found his breakthrough role yet – the one that takes him from Van Wilder aftermath to big time leading man, and perhaps awards consideration. Some are speculating that this project may finally be in Reynolds’ hands, as the popular actor has reportedly been cast in the upcoming film “Mississippi Grind.” Deadline wrote a couple of months ago that Reynolds has stepped in to replace Jake Gyllenhaal, who had previously been rumored for the role, in what sounds like an old school gambling movie for a new generation. These days, our definition of gambling is changing drastically. In Las Vegas, the average visitor prefers to simply play some video poker or camp out at slot machines than actually jump in on a card game with real people. People get absorbed in Betfair and similar online environments where poker, blackjack, and various other casino games are offered for real money, and where special promotions and bonuses are available for loyal members and VIPs. And sometimes, these sites even offer apps and mobile services for gamblers to enjoy on the go. In short, casino gaming has been made more convenient – and the result is, we’ve lost our grasp on the more rugged, “underground” aspect of the popular hobby. It would seem from the early synopsis that “Mississippi Grind” is bringing this gritty, underground vibe back. The movie will follow an indebted gambler (played by the rapidly emerging Ben Mendelsohn) who links up with a younger partner (Ryan Reynolds) to tour the southern United States in an attempt to make some quick money gambling. There’s an undeniable “Rounders” feel to that synopsis, and as such we could easily see this movie gathering a cult following, and likely doing quite well. Another factor working in Ryan Reynolds’ favor is that the film will be written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who, as Cinema Blend notes, helped to skyrocket Ryan Gosling to critical acclaim with 2006′s “Half Nelson.” This implies that “Mississippi Grind” is exactly the kind of project Ryan Reynolds fans have been waiting for to give the capable actor a real chance to shine. Production on the film begins early in 2014, and here’s hoping it makes it to theaters quickly!
Posted on: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:34:40 +0000
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