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The 2008 American crime drama film, directed by Robert Luketic, is inspired by real events and based on Ben Mezrich's best-selling book "Bringing Down the House." The story follows Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess), a brilliant student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who dreams of attending Harvard Medical School but faces financial obstacles. His exceptional math skills catch the attention of Professor Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey), who recruits Ben into a group of students trained in card counting techniques for blackjack. The team, including Jill Taylor (Kate Bosworth), Choi (Aaron Yoo), and Kianna (Liza Lapira), makes regular trips to Las Vegas, employing intricate signaling systems and false identities to win substantial amounts at casinos. As Ben becomes more immersed in the high-stakes world of gambling, he begins to drift away from his former life, encounters internal team conflicts, and draws the scrutiny of casino security led by Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). The film delves into themes of temptation, morality, betrayal, and the consequences of one's choices, illustrating how the pursuit of success can alter a person's character. Despite its commercial success, the film faced criticism for deviating from the true story and for casting predominantly white actors, whereas the original MIT team included many Asian students.