Kevin Costner’s brief turn as Molly Bloom’s father in the 2017 crime thriller is singled out as the film’s most powerful work. The article says one bench scene gives the character’s relationship with his daughter its emotional weight.
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01Summary
- 01The film is Molly's Game, released in 2017 and based on Molly Bloom’s real-life story.
- 02Jessica Chastain plays Molly Bloom, with Idris Elba as her attorney, Charlie Jaffrey.
- 03Kevin Costner appears for around 10 minutes in a film that runs nearly two and a half hours.
- 04The article identifies the bench scene between Costner and Chastain as the standout moment and calls it possibly Costner’s best acting.
- 05Molly's Game was Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut.
02Why it matters
For viewers, it points to a scene worth rewatching and a performance that adds unexpected depth to the film. It also highlights how a short supporting role can shape a whole movie’s emotional impact.
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