Inside Game (2019) User Reviews

Tells the story

[george-coufos1 · 5/10 · 7 March 2021]

This is far from a classic but my expectations were not very high anyway. I was interested in learning the details of this sad story and it delivered on that. Acting and casting is passable. As long as you're not expecting Scorsese you shouldn't be disappointed

Meh

[atrevino-96847 · 7/10 · 5 March 2020]

This movie was very... with the script followed the events just as some remembered. The cast did fantastic. (especially Will Sasso and Betsy Beutler) The movie was action, funny , and entertaining. Now...the ball's........in your......court Go see it.

TwO FOR THE MONEY MEETS INSIDE THE GAME

[gcostello-75679 · 6/10 · 19 March 2020]

IF UR INTO GETTING THE EDGE FINDING THE LOCK BET OR JUST WANT TO WIN THEN DONT MISS OUT THIS SHOW GOT JUST ABOUT ALL OF THAT KNOWING THERE WEAKNESS MEANS CASHING IN UR BET

Fires on all cylinders

[AnneAlex67 · 4 November 2019]

This movie is a riveting account of the 2007 NBA reffing scandal. Outstanding script, superb direction, and exceptional performances throughout. A must see!

Cool Premise, Awful Execution

[justsomeregularguy · 3/10 · 16 April 2020]

I heard Will Sasso talking about this on a podcast; I was familiar with the story and thought I'd check out this interesting-sounding film adaptation.

Yikes.

This is a junior college film project. Low budget, comic actors + low rent Tim & Eric level actors, bizarrely forced profanity, trope after trope after trope, emotionally arbitrary, you can see plot turns coming a MILE away, you can even see the guys wearing makeup in some scenes.

Just. Bad. Glad I rented and did not buy.

Lousy Fim

[elcummings · 1/10 · 1 November 2019]

What a waste of dough. Script was awful. No story. No plot line. Characters were just completely unredeemable. I was interested in learning more about the Donaghy scandal, but it was nothing new. Just paint by the numbers. Cliche after cliche, after cliche. Film should have NEVER been made. Total garbage.

Horrible

[filmgoer22 · 2/10 · 2 November 2019]

Everything about this movie was horrible. the writing the story no plot totally unsympathetic haracters, unfocused storyline where do I get a refund ? do not waste your money on this this is a rip-off

This is the movie the NBA (and others) don't want you to see!

[DixieBamaGirl · 8/10 · 4 November 2019]

I thought this would be some boring grungy gambling movie, but it was actually pretty funny. I don't know much about gambling but they clearly explained how betting lines work and how the bookie was able to manipulate them to make tons of money. It is also damning that the NBA rules are so complicated that final scores can be influenced so readily.

I liked how at the end it was one of the female characters who saved the day (girl power)! Plus I am not going to complain about seeing Bailey's sexy body many times over.

Lousy

[elcummings · 1/10 · 1 November 2019]

Lousy script. Total garbage writing. Waste of time and money. All the characters were unsympathetic and there was no storyline. Next time you guys decide to make a movie, come up with a plot and a story. I only went to see this because I was interested in the Donaghy story, but there was nothing new. Paint by the numbers.

What a ride!

[katecalexander · 4 November 2019]

This movie brings to life the 2007 reffing scandal that rocked the NBA. You'll find yourself rooting for the 3 deeply-flawed main characters, which is a tribute to the outstanding writing, direction, and acting. A truly enjoyable movie experience that I cannot more highly recommend.

Big Dissapointment

[filmgoer22 · 2/10 · 2 November 2019]

I thought this film might've been entertaining, however it was lousy in every capacity. There was no story or plot and every character was unlikable. Avoid this film. So bad!!!!!!

Weak Movie

[jdfilms23 · 1/10 · 2 November 2019]

This movie is so weak. What a waste of money. Terrible script. No story. No plot. Avoid this movie, it's so poorly made.

Tear up ur ticket, cause it's a Loser!!

[brianputer · 1/10 · 16 February 2022]

Listen to podcast "whistle blower" to get the actual story. This cheap trick reminds me of the adaptation of the book "the informant" to the watered down punched up big screen version!

Aside from missing the point of the whole scandal the production/acting/script felt like an after school special. 👎🏼👎🏼

Great Movie

[murphssurfwax · 10/10 · 3 November 2019]

This is a fantastic movie and for all you gamblers it a dream come true. The movie is outright fantastic and worth seeing every minute of the performance. Enjoy!!!

Murph

Captivating story well told!

[lizhiggins-84578 · 10/10 · 2 November 2019]

Inside Game is one of those movies that keeps you deeply invested in the plot. The dialog is fast and fascinating - who knew how intelligent guys like Batista could be? The acting was terrific - such believable characters! I loved that the writer let us know what they're doing and where they're living now.

Good Fellas for Dummies...

[ahpah · 9/10 · 3 November 2019]

Movie has hookers, the mob, gambling, the NBA and 3 guys in the center of it. How these 3 got as far as they did I will never know.

I saw an interview with Scott Wolf where he said "Good Fellas for Dummies". It is perfect description and the movie is funny as hell.

An uncut gem

[stephen-eve · 10/10 · 19 April 2020]

It's the Will Sasso show. I've never heard of the guy before, but he plays he slam dunks every other actor off the screen here. Cheating at sports is an enthralling subject, and a story of a cheating ref is just made for cinema. If you liked Uncut Gems, I'm pretty sure you'll love this. Either way, it's perfect for now, when we're all in lockdown, and you realise Netflix is full of trash. Enjoy!

Love of the Game

[mhigginshaas · 10/10 · 4 November 2019]

Inside Game is a well written story revealing the misadventures of three friends involved in gambling on the game they grew up playing and loved. Thoroughly enjoyed this drama.

Not to be missed!

[mlfc-87610 · 10/10 · 3 November 2019]

Loved this movie! I was very familiar with the story, and the script followed the events just as I remember. The cast did a fantastic job- especially Will Sasso and Betsy Beutler! The movie was action packed and funny, and forever entertaining. Now the ball's in your court. Go see it!

Impressive cast, well-written.

[acf-64153 · 10/10 · 4 November 2019]

In a time before legal gambling, great and realistic view into the lives of 3 sports gamblers. The theater had a bunch of laughter at multiple parts of the movie. I had to go to the bathroom for the second half of it and didn't want to miss any of it! Really impressed with the acting, and the cast selection. I'm not a gambler on sports - but I didn't need to be to enjoy it.

It's a good story but the narrative was dry.

[subxerogravity · 8/10 · 6 November 2019]

Possibly due to the fact that it was a true story. Inside Game tells a really cool story that in certain places felt too by-the-numbers and lacking emotion. Loved Will Sasso in it. First time I ever seen him do something that was not funny. Not that the character he played was so complex that he could not do it but still he did great job with the material. I'm impressed. He over shadowed Scott Wolf who I'm assuming most of the crowd went to see. Oh well. He was a main reason the film went bland too. He's reasoning in the film was to keep the story moving and he did such a lackluster job at it. But otherwise it's a decent film cause of a good story it tells.

Great gambling movie

[mikesamm-28374 · 10/10 · 5 November 2019]

Inside Game is a great story. All the better that it happens to be true. Grabs your attention from the start and doesn't let go. Exciting. Highly recommended.

Great Movie

[ksammaciccia · 10/10 · 7 November 2019]

Great movie. Tells a true story well. Characters showed a wide range of emotions... funny, touching and very entertaining. Go see this. You won't be sorry.

Super good!!!!!

[erickkynaston · 8/10 · 12 March 2020]

So we finally watched Inside Game and the only thing I can complain about is that it took me so long to watch it!!!🔥 Super good wish it never ended!

Loved it

[weamdabest · 8/10 · 18 March 2020]

Great story behind one of the most infamous events in sports history. Loved Will Sasso and Reggie Lee, especially. Glad to see the full story behind Tim Donaghy really unraveled.