New Poker Movie Debuts: Shark Out of Water
While most of the poker world is highly anticipating the rumored Leonardo DiCaprio movie where he stars as an online poker junkie, Juan Riedinger and Andrew Halliwell have given the rest of us something to check out until this movie is done.
Their film is called Shark Out of Water, and it takes a deep look at the world of poker as well as the highs and lows of the game. Shark Out of Water examines just how tough being a rounder can be, and it shows how emotional things are for a professional player.
Besides taking a closer look at a fascinating subject, Shark Out of Water also has a pretty star-studded cast which includes Phil Helmuth and Brad Booth. In addition to these two players, the film also includes Artine Brown and Matty Finochio who provide much of the acting.
One of the most memorable scenes in this movie comes when Phil Hellmuth is talking to Brown about his little shark trinket just before he gets sucked out on a hand. After the hand, Hellmuth gives one of his typical rants that he is so famously known for.
According to the film’s directors, Hellmuth commanded an undisclosed fee for being a part of Shark Out of Water which is understandable considering the fact that he has already appeared in several movies and TV shows in addition to being known as one of the great poker players of all-time.