Betta Fish (2020)

Betta Fish: Directed by Bill Cooper. With Joshua Ungaretti, Ava Justin, Mike Bredon, Megan McNamara. After exiling himself to prison, gambling prodigy, Danny Bishop, cons his way into one final high stakes poker game with his arch rival while navigating a strained reunion with his brother.

“Lots of negative reviews so hopefully I can offer a different perspective.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you go into this movie expecting a high bankroll blockbuster, youu0026#39;ll be disappointed. If you go into it expecting a high-quality art-house film that suddenly becomes a blockbuster after a come from nowhere major award, youu0026#39;ll be disappointed.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you go into this knowing that itu0026#39;s a low budget, local, indie movie that also happens to be Ungarettiu0026#39;s debut as a leading man and writer, you will be entertained. Could the writing be better? Of course! Could the acting be better? Also a yes. Exactly what youu0026#39;d expect from this type of film – people that are passionate about making a film and are putting their heart into it. Let them not be perfect and enjoy this film for what it is. The goal of a drama like this is to entertain the viewer and for me, it certainly succeeded in that respect.”