A.W Vidmer’s film is no high-octane thriller, but Michael Imperioli puts up a good performance, acting out Ungar’s hedonistic highs and terrible lows. He made a lot of wrong turns and died at a young age, but the legend of Kid Poker will likely live forever. Stu Ungar’s life was filled with every imaginable vice, including gambling, booze, a lot of drugs, and parties. Such talent and achievements would be enough material for a compelling movie or documentary, but the story gets even more interesting. After he won the World Series of Poker’s Main Event a record three times, the man is regarded as one of the most talented gin rummy and poker players of all time. Passionate poker players will immediately recognise the name, Stu Ungar.
