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Synopsis

The Grand is in the tradition of such improvisational comedies as Best in Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world's second-most-famous high-stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker. The Grand was improvised from a detailed treatment by stars Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, Chris Parnell, and a special cameo by Werner Herzog.

Film Information

• Genre: Comedy
• Director: Zak Penn
• Written By: Matt Bierman and Zak Penn
• Starring: Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, Chris Parnell, and a special cameo by Werner Herzog
• Running Time: 104 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: R for language and some drug content
• Language: English
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Reviews

"The Grand is a fast and furious comedic attack that begs to be seen again. There's just so much going on, it's nearly impossible to keep up."

   - Don R. Lewis, Film Threat

"Delivers plenty of sharply funny moments."

   - Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide

"What makes The Grand a memorable comedy is that the main stories are really about families -- how they screw you up and how they save you. And you don't have to understand poker to know the rules of that game."

   - Jennie Punter, The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

"Nearly every actor has his or her moments of hilarity, but it's the surprises, like Herzog's terrific turn as a bunny-loving sadist, that make the biggest impact."

   - Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

"The interpersonal dynamics haven't been scripted out very thoughtfully, so as the final 20 minutes wind down, it becomes increasingly tough for Penn and his talented cast to mine humor from a story that mandates they actually play elimination rounds of poker."

   - Aaron Hillis, Premiere

Showtimes

• Wednesday, May 14th
  9:45 pm
• Thursday, May 15th
  7:00 pm
• Friday, May 16th
  9:45 pm
• Saturday, May 17th
  4:30 pm, 9:45 pm
• Sunday, May 18th
  7:15 pm
• Monday, May 19th
  9:45 pm
• Tuesday, May 20th
  7:00 pm