Princeton grad student Richie (Justin Timberlake), believing he's been swindled, travels to Costa Rica to confront online gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Ben Affleck). Richie is seduced by Block's promise of immense wealth, until he learns the disturbing truth about his benefactor. When the FBI tries to coerce Richie to help bring down Block, Richie faces his biggest gamble ever: attempting to outmaneuver the two forces closing in on him.

MOVIE REVIEW

Take the director of the excellent The Lincoln Lawyer, mash him together with the writers of the cult hit Rounders and sprinkle on the talent of Justin Timberlake and Batfleck, and what do you get? The high-concept thriller Runner Runner that is so mediocre it's insulting.
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