Metacritic Movie Ratings
Deal Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 50

  out of 100

  ReelViewsJames Berardinelli

  There's no compelling reason to see Deal. Everything it offers is familiar to the extent where even though it's not a remake, it feels like one.

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• 40

  out of 100

  Variety

  Public fascination with Texas Hold 'em and other poker variations will likely bolster B.O., though more discriminating auds may choose to pass.

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• 40

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen

  The dull production obviously sees itself as an updated "Cincinnati Kid" for the World Poker Tour set, but the end result and its characters have all the originality and dramatic depth of a TV telecast.

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• 38

  out of 100

  Chicago TribuneMichael Phillips

  Moving slowly these days, Reynolds does less than no acting in this role, and he's still the best thing in Deal.

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• 30

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  The direction by Gil Cates Jr. is inept at best, and the script by Cates and Marc Weinstock seems to operate under the assumption that trafficking in flabby clichs -- the kindly call girl, the scrappy youngster, the angry dad -- will somehow smooth over the underdeveloped characters.

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