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The Cooler

Name: The Cooler
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2003
Duration: 101 min
Cast: William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston

Taste attributes: dramaromanceslowwholesomerealisticlinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipgame/competitionlove conquers all

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"When your life depends on losing... the last thing you need is lady luck."

Boxlist takeExpect an emotional, realistic romantic drama, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Taste details

Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.8 /10

TMDB · 238 votes

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What lines up

Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
Originality: Balanced originality, where this profile leans fresh / original

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Synopsis

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.

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