Player 5150 (2008)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

David Michael O'Neill

Writers:

David Michael O'Neill (writer)
Shawn T (story)

Genre:

Action | Drama

Plot:

A day trader (Embry) and his fiancée (Robertson) get caught up in high stakes gambling. |

Plot Keywords:

Gambling | Mob | Beautiful Woman | Number In Title

Cast

Kelly Carlson	...	Lucy
Kathleen Robertson	...	Ali
Christopher McDonald	...	Tony
Bob Gunton	...	Nick
Angela Little	...	Jenny Starz (as Angela Little Mackenzie)
Elaine Hendrix	...	Mrs. Lanzelin
Ethan Embry	...	Joey
Bob Sapp	...	Beno
Sandra Taylor	...	Concierge Dianne
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paul Ben-Victor	...	Jimmy
Larry Braggs	...	Lounge Singer
Michael Bretten	...	Dwight's High School Friend (as Michael Robert)
Brett Davern	...	Mike
Nick D'Egidio	...	Banquet Singer
Jim DePue	...	Cop #2
Jim Dunning	...	Tommy
Scott Eastwood	...	Brian (as Scott Reeves)
Sonya Eddy	...	Parking Enforcement
Wesley Eskildsen	...	Gary Brant
David Graham-Costain	...	Mr. Delgado
Christopher Jude	...	Blackjack Dealer
Victoria Keyes	...	Jane Brandt
Stephen Lattimer	...	Federal Officer #1
Andrew C. Lim	...	Tommy (Asian #1)
Daniel Lue	...	Kato - Asian #2
Peter Mackenzie	...	Mr. Barman
Patrick Mapel	...	Dwayne
Bonnie McNeil	...	Carolyn
Timothy McNeil	...	Killer
Sean O'Bryan	...	Jerry
Zoran Radanovich	...	Zoran
Wes Robinson	...	Dwight
Vyto Ruginis	...	Governor Elect Lanzelin
Brian H. Scott	...	FBI Agent
Albie Selznick	...	Phil
Eve Sigall	...	Franny
Billy Smith	...	Detective
Skip Stellrecht	...	Investigator #1
Kelly Taylor	...	Police Officer
Oleg Vidov	...	Russian Dignitary
Ann Walker	...	Mrs. Delgado
Ann Walker	...	Mrs. Delgado
Renee Wilson	...	Deb
Tom Yi	...	Asian Investigator #2

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some violence and drug use.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Company:

Azurelite Pictures

skip this movie

First off, I never take the time to actually write a review of any of the movies I have seen, but I felt the need to do so to prevent others from having to waste their time with this film. I must admit that the fact that this went straight to DVD and starred Bob Sapp should have clued me in to the fact that this movie was less than stellar, but I went against my better judgment and watched it anyway. I am actually a bit embarrassed to admit that I was actually looking forward to seeing this since I tend to like movies that deal with plot lines centered on investing/stock trading (of which there was very little in this movie) and gambling (the main focus).

The acting in this movie was terrible and it was painfully obvious that this was a pretty low budget film. There were a few somewhat notable actors in this film though which causes me to wonder what they were thinking since there is no way this job landed them a big, fat paycheck. Granted, Ethan Embry isn't exactly the first name off of a casting director's lips when discussing a potential lead for a huge blockbuster, but his talent surely merits him better work opportunities than this.

If you choose to watch this movie despite the numerous red flags it has (straight to DVD, low budget, K-1 fighters attempting to act, etc.), seek solace in the fact that you will not waste too much of your time. The one redeeming quality that this movie had was the fact that it clocked in at just under an hour and a half. So, after you shake your head in disbelief at the ridiculous ending, you can at least look at the clock and thank the editors of this film for the fact that they could have wasted even more of your time.

Proceed with caution.