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A man who has lost his job keeps his unemployment a secret from his family, but now faces losing their home. While he and a friend drown their sorrows, they are approached by a wealthy couple who offer the duo money if they will carry out a series of bizarre challenges. Comedy thriller, starring Pat Healy and Ethan Embry

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Jeremy Aspinall

What would you do if a stranger offered you piles of cash to do anything on a dare? That's the premise of this razor-sharp morality tale, in which Pat Healy's debt-ridden family man and an old buddy from high school (Ethan Embry) are tempted to take up seemingly frivolous bets offered by a thrill-seeking couple they meet in a bar. As the evening proceeds, the line between need and greed blurs as the wagers become darker, dirtier and more painful. The presence of David Koechner (Stetson-wearing Champ Kind in the Anchorman spoofs) as the dispenser of the dosh could signify broad comedy but any laughs here are of the darkest hue, and Koechner's chummy bonhomie is a mere cover for a disturbing level of game-playing. Meanwhile, Sara Paxton plays the young trophy wife who proves that she's no dumb blonde when it comes to a challenge. It's a thought-provoking ride, particularly in a post-financial crisis world where a combination of desperation and temptation can make anyone consider doing the unthinkable.

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Cast

rolenameCraigPat HealyVinceEthan EmbryVioletSara PaxtonAudreyAmanda FullerColinDavid KoechnerCarynLaura CovelliTweakerElissa DowlingEnriqueEric Neil GutierrezDougRuben PiaLuannBrighton Sharbino

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rolenameDirectorE L Katz

Details

Theatrical distributor

Koch Media Entertainment

Released on

2014-06-06

Languages

English

Guidance

Violence, swearing, a sex scene, drug abuse.

Available on

DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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