Casino by Martin Scorsese
Casinos are pulsing, buzzing places where champagne glasses clink and patrons try their luck at games of chance. In some cases, these casinos are huge, spanning millions of square feet and hosting hundreds of tables and slot machines. They are designed to be exciting, and they deliver. Aside from the gaudy colors and music that create a high-energy atmosphere, there are many other elements that make casinos an attractive place to play.
For example, they offer players free drinks and cigarettes while gambling, which is an incentive for some people. They also have special rooms where higher-stakes gamblers can play in a more private setting. However, the fact is that no one is guaranteed to win at a casino. A game’s house edge is a mathematical advantage that ensures the casino’s profits over time. Therefore, it is impossible for a player to overcome this mathematical disadvantage, even if they have the best of luck.
Despite some true horror (including an eyeball-popping torture sequence and a sound-designed baseball bat beating), Scorsese manages to convey a sense of excitement and energy in Casino. Moreover, the movie is an epic history lesson about Vegas and its transition from an organized crime-run town to a modern gambling corporation. The film is a must-see for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a mobster or just wants to see what makes the city so unique.