Poker Face (2022 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Russell Crowe |
| Headquarters | Australia, United States |
Key people | Russell Crowe (writer, director, lead actor), Liam Hemsworth (actor), RZA (actor) |
| Products | Thriller film |
Poker Face is a thriller film from 2022, produced as an Australian-American collaboration. It was written, directed, and headlined by Russell Crowe, who also stars alongside Liam Hemsworth and RZA. The movie saw a selective theatrical launch on November 16, 2022, before becoming accessible via on-demand platforms on November 22, 2022.
Plot
Jake Foley, a technology magnate, arranges an intense poker evening with friends from his youth, intending to unearth their hidden truths. During the gathering, Mikey confesses his deep despair and suicidal thoughts; Alex reveals he has been involved in an affair with Jake's spouse; Paul admits to financial difficulties and divulging Jake’s confidential details to his brother Victor in exchange for debt relief. Tensions rise as Victor tries to steal from Jake’s art collection, and the unexpected arrival of family members forces the group to collaborate for their safety. In the end, Jake tricks Victor into ingesting a deadly poison disguised as medicine.
Cast
- Russell Crowe as Jake Foley
- Liam Hemsworth as Michael Nankervis
- RZA as Andrew Johnson
- Brooke Satchwell as Nicole Foley
- Aden Young as Alex Harris
- Steve Bastoni as Paul Muccino
- Daniel MacPherson as Sam McIntyre
- Paul Tassone as Victor
- Elsa Pataky as Penelope
- Jack Thompson as Shaman Bill (Paje)
- Matt Nable as Billy
- Benedict Hardie as Styx
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Doctor
- Molly Grace as Rebecca Foley
Release
The movie was distributed in select theaters internationally starting November 16, 2022. Subsequently, it became available for video-on-demand in the United States and Canada through Screen Media on November 22, 2022.
Box office
During its limited theatrical presence abroad, Poker Face accumulated $2.6 million in revenue.
Critical response
Critics offered mixed reactions to the film, which holds a modest rating on various review platforms. Common Sense Media assigned it a score of 3 out of 5 stars. Meanwhile, Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded it 2 stars, acknowledging some entertaining elements but criticizing its overall lack of impact.