“21” is a 2008 film directed by Robert Luketic based on the best-selling book about M.I.T. students who beat Vegas. Ben Campbell, played by Jim Sturgess, joins a group using math to win at blackjack, led by Kevin Spacey’s character.
The film explores the use of card counting, not illegal but frowned upon by casinos. As Ben gets deeper into the scheme, he becomes enticed by the Vegas lifestyle and a romantic interest named Jill Taylor, played by Kate Bosworth.
Laurence Fishburne plays Cole Williams, a security chief onto the students’ scam. The movie brings together elements of drama, action, adventure, and crime. The PG-13-rated film delves into the high-stakes world of gambling and the risks involved.
