Rotten
While the film has strong moments and performances, it illustrates the dangers of overly personal filmmaking.
Stephen Farber, Hollywood Reporter
The Poker House
Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid.
2008 · 1h 33m · R
Drama
Directed by
Lori Petty
Overview
Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.
Director and cast
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57%
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Rotten
Overall, the pacing feels languid to the point of meandering, relying too heavily on old soul records (and a final eight-track sing-along) for momentum and energy.
Peter Debruge, Variety
Fresh
Regardless of whether the film is all fiction or all true or a mix, it has a ring of truth about it strong enough to sustain a defy-all-odds finish.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
The Poker House is one of the most personal, wounded films in years. That it is also one of the most confused reflects how deeply it springs from the psyche of its director.
John Wheeler, L.A. Weekly
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