Comedy,Crime
United States of America
Gambit follows the story of an art curator named Harry Deane, played by Colin Firth, who has had enough of his aggressive and belittling boss, Lionel Shahbandar, portrayed by Alan Rickman. To get revenge, Harry concocts a plan to swindle Shahbandar out of millions by selling him a fake Monet painting. However, Harry needs the help of a Texas rodeo queen named PJ Puznowski, portrayed by Cameron Diaz, to play the part of the painting's owner and authenticate the forgery.
PJ turns out to be extremely unpredictable and uncooperative, making Harry's plan all the more complicated. Together, they embark on a hilarious and dangerous adventure across the Atlantic, from London to Texas and back, all while eluding the suspicious Shahbandar.
As the plan unfolds, Harry and PJ find themselves falling for each other, complicating their already tricky situation. They must work to maintain their composure and pull off the scam, all while negotiating their feelings for each other.
The film, directed by Michael Hoffman, is a remake of a 1966 film of the same name. It was released in 2012 and received mixed reviews, with some praising the chemistry between Firth and Diaz, while others criticized the film's lack of originality. Nonetheless, Gambit offers a fun and entertaining experience, full of witty dialogue and unexpected twists.
