Poker scenes in films have often captured the interest of audiences, and four-time World Poker Tour champion Darren Elias recently shared his insights on some classic films. Reviewing movies such as Rounders and Casino Royale, Elias recognizes the entertaining but exaggerated aspects of poker, especially the improbable hands seen during important games. He praises Rounders for its realism but points out certain flaws, such as exaggerated betting patterns and unrealistic behaviors. Overall, Elias highlights the balance between cinematic thrill and the actual mechanics of poker games depicted in these films.
In movies, you're always going to see these huge hands. Really, the unrealistic part comes when everybody has these hands at the same time. It's like winning the lottery while getting struck by lightning.
Mikey McD laying down ace-five there, I could see recognizing a tell and folding a good hand. That probably wouldn't be as obvious as a guy only eats his Oreos when he has the best hand.
The only knock on Rounders would be bet sizing, I think, where there's $400 in this pot and Teddy bets $2,000. So, for a player to bet $2,000, five times the pot, on the flop, is pretty uncharacteristic.
The types of underground games seen in the film are real, Elias says, and can come with some risks that are accurately portrayed.
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