The new movie GAMBIT is actually a remake of a 1966 movie starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine – a film many consider to be one of the greatest heist flicks of all time. The 2012 version (released in the UK in 2012, in the U.S. in 2013) is written by Joel and Ethan Coen, the men responsible for amazing films as TRUE GRIT, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, THE BIG LEBOWSKI and FARGO (to name but a few), but is actually directed by Michael Hoffman… a man who many probably aren’t familiar with. Hoffman’s last film was 2009’s THE LAST STATION, but he’s also done memorable movies like SOAPDISH. This new take on GAMBIT stars Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci, and Cloris Leachman. While it definitely looks quirky, there’s also an element here that feels like it’s trying really hard. The Coen’s aren’t infallible with remakes either, as THE LADYKILLERS is considered by many (including me) to be a rather disappointing film with a great cast… but I tend to forgive most of their shortcomings, as the majority of their work is damn near perfect. Check out the new poster above and International trailer below, and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
