This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Fans of films like 'Requiem for a Dream' will love this one. The Last Casino paints a somewhat unrealistic dream that everyone who's ever been through college has had. Like those dreams, we get a glamorized view of the world of gambling as seen through the eyes of three math students struggling to get by with their tuition payments and studies. Meanwhile we have our antagonist, Professor Barnes, who is secretly blowing tons of money at the local racetrack, and a shady investor, the usurer by the name of Mr. Orr. This wonderful and complex mix of characters are coupled with sleek soundtrack and stunning visuals that come alive right on the screen.I love how each character has their flaws, but there's no real "bad guy", and they all have a side that you'd never expect, from George being pretty badass despite his chubby computer geek appearance, to Mr. Orr actually having no intention of hurting the three kids, instead finding them more amusing than anything else (his hairstyle is pretty amusing too, but that's another story). I was pretty disgusted with Barnes, who scams the investor and the kids out of thousands of dollars and has a serious addiction problem, but even he's not all bad, and he has his demons weighing him down. There's even a little romance towards the end, and though I don't usually like sappy romantic scenes, Katharine Isabelle and Albert Chung bring their roles to life and make their characters feel real.The film gets dark and gritty very fast, diving into the underworld of Canadian gaming, but its optimistic, hopeful ending is the tour de force that really seals the deal. The Last Casino has great acting, excellent cinematography and a compelling plot, and it's one you'll never forget.

I don't have the words or the talent to write a brilliant review. I am not even capable. I can be dead pan honest and simply say this is an excellent movie in which each character is a real as real gets. Every single one of them feels and looks totally real and the story is completely brilliant in what it draws you into. These kids, these hard working smart kids get dragged into the casino slums along with all the lies that comes along with it.Get it .. watch it. Make popcorn.This is a perfect little movie and I wish I could find the drawbacks. There are none.

When I first tuned into this movie on the movie network, I didn't expect much because it is a Canadian film. But by the end of the movie, I had a different appreciation of what Canadian film makers can accomplish. This movie kept me interested throughout, and didn't need a huge budget to do so. The storyline is well written and the direction is top notch. The subtle humor and mature language was also well-placed. If you like cards, or casinos, or movies involving scamming money, this is the film for you. The fairly new cast does a great job. I liked the investor character of Orr, but I especially liked Katharine Isabelle as Elyse. She is a talented actress and beautiful to boot. If you're looking for a good Canadian film, this has got to be one of the best. This is a definite must-see.

After reading all the great reviews on this film I decided to rent it. Not only is it about gambling, one of my favourite movie subjects but it is a Canadian film. I have watched a few Canadian films in the past and haven't been too impressed with the stories. This is not true with The Last Casino. I would recommend this to anyone who likes gambling themes in movies. This film definitely had a good story and good character development. Cinematography is great with different shades and hues depending on the locations.The actors are not very well known which adds to this films allure. I feel that you really get into the characters if you don't have any sort of pre conceived ideas of what they are all about, or if they haven't been type casted. Well worth the rental and I would even suggest a purchase of this DVD for your home collection. It does however lack extra features, meaning there are none whatsoever.To summarize the story...The movie centres around a math professor with a gambling problem, he is bankrolled by a mafioso type character that looks like he has a heroin problem. Things start to go bad when the professor gets banned from the casinos and his disguises are not fooling the eye in the sky. This is when he recruits 3 students to become part of his gambling ring to count cards and bet big to pay back his gambling debts. Various twists and turns in the movie makes this an interesting viewing.