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Desperate to earn money to attend Harvard Medical School, M.I.T. grad Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) is recruited by eccentric professor Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey) to join his team of math prodigies for an elaborate card-counting scheme. Dominating the Vegas blackjack tables, Ben becomes intoxicated by his newfound wealth while Micky matches wits with a casino security officer (Laurence Fishburne). Quirky drama, based on a true story, also stars Kate Bosworth. 123 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English. Region Free