what be it about certain film that generate such polar opposite reaction . some people here have call high roller disgusting . some have call it extraordinary ( a would i and actually ) . why . i think it because film like this do not make hero out of jerk and or glamour out of degeneration and and some people just can not deal with that emotionally . they need a hero . and i would also add that if theyre gambler or poker player and they might feel personally betray when their existence isn not justify . high roller in not a poker movie . it a people movie . it not perfect and but it look good and be well write and and wonderfully act . and best of all and it generate an emotional response and inspire reflection . and maybe that what make some people so damn mad .