"Rounders" is basically Steve McQueen's "The Cincinnati Kid" modernized (and "The Cincinnati Kid" is basically a good attempt at copying Paul Newman's classic "The Hustler" with poker instead of pool. Luckily, "Rounders" works very well and has some solid performances throughout (although I'm not sure what to make of Damon's girlfriend in the film). What sets "Rounders" apart is the narrative that runs throughout the film, giving the audience an insider's look at the finer points of the `game'. Normally, when a film attempts to insert a lot of narration, it sadly detracts ("Blade Runner" is a good example). In this case, however, the narration is timely and really adds to the film. Between 1 and 10, "Rounders" gets a marginal 8.