Lights, camera and action! The Blackjack conquers the big screen

Whether you are a regular casino gambler or not, you can't deny that you know the game of blackjack, or at least you've heard of it, right?

Undoubtedly, this traditional and successful card game has been the main plot of numerous successful films that, whether we like it or not, have influenced us in our daily lives, and for various reasons, have made us know, or at least become familiar with this mythical casino game called blackjack.

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The truth is that, if we were to ask the founders or creators of blackjack if they thought that this card game would turn out to be so transcendent or that it would be so pervasive in society worldwide, of course we would find it hard to imagine an answer that would confirm such a perception.

But reality, once again, surpasses fiction, and in this sense blackjack, that is to say, this much loved, much loved, and of course so popular and successful casino game, has managed to prove that its fame has not been the fruit of a day, and much less has it been the consequence of fortune, quite the contrary.

It is not quite clear why, perhaps it is due to its simplicity or its ease of play, but in any case, what is very clear is that blackjack has been a source of inspiration for the film industry, even achieving success in none other than Hollywood.

It is also true that the world of casinos has always been seen as a rather glamorous and attractive environment, as an idyllic setting for a film set, and to a large extent, this is reflected in many of the premieres and films throughout history, and this is what we are going to talk about today.

However, before we begin a brief review of some of the world's biggest blockbusters, we just want to remind you that at PepperMill you can enjoy some of the best blackjack games around.

Just read the article and if possible watch some of the movies we are going to recommend, you will see that the next step is to want to play a game of blackjack, and of course the best option is to do it at our online Casino, where we will be happy to assist you.

So, without further ado, here are 5 great blackjack games that will help you to delve even deeper into the wonderful world of blackjack, and at the same time, will serve as a source of inspiration to take the plunge and start trying this card game.

The Last Casino

The Last Casino is a Canadian film with a rather small cast compared to other films, which tells the story of a mathematics professor who is an expert in blacjack, and who is characterised by using the card counting system, which we have already told you about on other occasions, and thus achieving or obtaining numerous victories in the game.

In addition, if you are an action lover, this film is perfect for you, as it contains quite intense and exciting scenes, such as when the professor is caught (which gives way to the development and main thread of the film), action that leads this expert to decide to create a kind of team specialised in card counting, which is made up of students from the university where he works.

We don't want to give you any spoilers, but we'll just tell you that each student begins their adventure in the world of blackjack with a capital of 1,000 dollars, managing to multiply that money to a large extent, although the professor's interests are aimed at obtaining income through them and thus paying off a debt he had acquired.

However, the plot of the film takes a radical turn when the students discover the professor's true purpose, causing them to turn against him.

In any case, thanks to this blockbuster film, you can experience the feeling of adrenaline going through the roof as you watch the students play the game and become professional blackjack players capable of achieving great fortunes with their strategy. The thrill is guaranteed.

Rain Man

It is considered to be one of the most famous and popular films dealing with casinos and gambling.

Although the film does not specifically deal with the game of blackjack, it does focus on everything that has to do with the casino environment.

As far as the characters are concerned, this blockbuster film stars none other than Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, who bring to life the most iconic scenes of the entire film.

It all begins with a problem presented by the character Charlie, which is seconded by Tom Cruise, as he himself must pay off a debt resulting from not being able to import a number of products needed for some customers.

What happens in the film is that Charlie has to go on a journey for personal reasons, as his father dies and his funeral is to take place.

So he eagerly hopes to collect his share of the estate, but is surprised to find that his part of the inheritance has been transferred to a stranger, a fact that he learns about later as part of the plot.

Therefore, Charlie decides to set out on a quest to find this unknown person in order to collect the money and thus pay off his debts, but when he ventures into this objective, he discovers that it is a brother he did not know existed.

At the same time, this new character, called Raymond, turns out to be a great expert in mathematical calculations, and it is here when Charlie realises the great potential he has and with which they could make money in the casinos, so they embark on a trip to the city of lights and stars, Las Vegas.

Thus begins a series of striking scenes, where blackjack makes its presence felt, immersing the viewer in the game and demonstrating its genius.

Croupier

Another Hollywood blockbuster with blackjack as its central theme is the film Croupier, starring Clive Owen.

The basic plot of the film is based on a humble croupier who manages to gain, through various circumstances, access to the inside of the casino where he works and thus to the inner workings of the casino.

It is there that his greed and ambition grow in him and he begins to immerse himself in a world of corruption and traps that finally end up enveloping him.

The film shows in depth how a casino works on the inside, demonstrating and highlighting some of the most striking and typical aspects of this type of premises, as well as showing the virtues, effects and consequences that they can have on some of their customers.

It should be noted that this is a film with a fairly small budget compared to others made in Hollywood, but this does not mean that it lacks quite successful material, quite the contrary.

In fact, from the day of its release it has been a real hit with audiences who are fans of action and suspense closely linked to the world of casinos.

The Hangover

It's not a blackjack movie as such, but it encompasses everything about the gambling and gambling life that takes place in the American city of Las Vegas.

The excellent plot of this blockbuster film has grossed more than half a billion dollars worldwide, so you can be sure it will be worth watching (in case you haven't already).

The film tells the story of three young men, who are friends who have lost a friend celebrating a bachelor party in Las Vegas.

By the same plot of the film, the friends are involved in a big problem with a very dangerous mobster, so they must do what they can to get money to pay off the debt they had assumed with him.

In fact, it is here when they realise that one of them had taken a book on card counting, specifically the famous Beat The Dealer, which undoubtedly suggests and gives them the brilliant idea of getting or starting to earn money through the knowledge that this book could offer them.

The story is quite amusing, in fact, it is a mixture between the comic and the dramatic, but it manages to trick and immerse the viewer in a very curious plot in the city that never rests, that is, in Las Vegas.

Blackjack 21

Finally, we cannot end this article without forgetting to mention the audiovisual adaptation of the book "Bringing Down The House", called Blackjack 21.

It tells the story of 6 students who belonged to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and who decide to take a trip to Las Vegas to use their skills with the sole purpose of winning money playing blackjack.

Based on their mathematical knowledge, they manage to obtain several victories, however the plot takes a radical turn, becoming somewhat dark and dense when they begin to dissociate themselves from the university, and in turn, begin to produce various disputes between them, the result of distrust for various thefts that have been made among themselves.

Little by little it is shown how all their gains are lost from one moment to the next, for having been carried away by ambition and living the experience in a somewhat irresponsible and immature way.

It is undoubtedly a film that teaches the importance of responsible gambling, perhaps that is one of the reasons why it was a blockbuster at the time of its release.

The most important thing is that it is a fairly faithful adaptation of the book on which it was based, offering the opportunity to its readers (who were quite a few thanks to its success in sales of copies) to live a different experience but this time, on the big screen.

However, there are many scenes that could be considered as far from reality, in fact, even without being considered as completely fictional, it is important to remember that all these movies are not based on totally real facts, therefore the strategies, methods, ways of playing are not faithful to what really happens in casinos and specifically as far as blackjack is concerned.

Everything that is reflected in these audiovisual successes, do not want to convey false ideas about new possibilities of winning in the game, that is, you can not imitate all the crazy things that are practiced in these films to "get or achieve your success" in blackjack, even the vast majority are totally illegal methods that can cause serious and negative consequences for players.

So, although we have already told you many times, from PepperMill we always recommend you to play responsibly, only in this way you can guarantee your enjoyment doing what you love but without putting at risk what you love the most.