Win It All

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"Win It All" is a comedy film released in 2017, written and directed by Joe Swanberg. The story follows a small-time gambler, Eddie Garrett, played by Jake Johnson, who is given a bag to hold by an acquaintance heading to prison. When he discovers the bag is full of cash, Eddie can't resist the temptation and ends up losing it all in a series of bad bets. As he tries to recover the lost money before his friend is released from prison, Eddie faces a comedic and chaotic journey through the world of gambling.

Making / Production

- "Win It All" was produced by Forager Film Company and Netflix. - The film follows the mumblecore style of filmmaking that director Joe Swanberg is known for, emphasizing naturalistic dialogue and performances. - Filming took place in Chicago, Illinois, to capture the urban setting and local atmosphere of the story.

Actors

• Jake Johnson as Eddie Garrett - He portrays the lovable but irresponsible gambler who gets caught up in a high-stakes situation.
• Joe Lo Truglio as Ron - Eddie's friend who entrusts him with the bag of money before going to jail.
• Aislinn Derbez as Eva - A woman Eddie becomes romantically involved with.
• Keegan-Michael Key as Gene - Eddie's practical and responsible brother who tries to keep him out of trouble.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film features improvised dialogue, typical of Joe Swanberg's filmmaking style.
• Jake Johnson and Joe Swanberg had previously worked together on the Netflix series "Easy."
• The movie was well received by critics for its performances and authentic portrayal of the struggles of a gambler.

Awards

While "Win It All" may not have won major awards, it garnered praise for its storytelling and performances.

Quotes

• "You wanna make it all back after one night on the table. You can't do that, man." - Eddie Garrett
• "I'm not going back to that life. I need this!" - Eddie Garrett

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for "Win It All" features a mix of indie and alternative music to enhance the film's tone and themes.
• Songs like "Can't Get Over You" by The Gun Club and "Brick" by The War on Drugs contribute to the film's atmosphere.