Down to the Felt (2025) Movie Review

First Reaction – Down to the Felt is the typical gambler trying to get another chance.

Director: Jon Osbeck

Writer: Jon Osbeck, Ralph Scott, Dino Tripodis (Screenplay)

Cast

Michael Stahl-David (Cloverfield)
Scottie Thompson (12 Monkeys)
Michael Weston (Pathology)
Cullen Douglas
Jo-Ann Robinson (We Have a Ghost)

A desperate gambler, running out of choices, makes a dangerous deal with a hitman, only for an unforeseen event to change everything.

Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Down to the Felt tells the story of Paul, a gambling addict, whose debts are spiraling out of control. After losing his job and home, he finds himself owing a large sum of money to dangerous people. With few options left, Paul is forced to move back in with his mother.

Paul, needing a hitman named David (Weston) after a night at the game, receives a strange offer. Knowing what’s coming, Paul has to choose his next move quickly, before time runs out.

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Recap

This film centers around a man struggling with a gambling addiction and deep in debt to dangerous criminals. To safeguard his family, he enters into a risky agreement that ultimately transforms his life.

Best Parts

What really makes the movie work is the acting. The performers help us connect with the characters’ struggles, whether it’s Paul grappling with tough choices, David questioning the deal, or the challenges faced by others.

Worst Parts

The story strongly suggests Paul is self-centered, making it hard to fully believe in his positive change. His debts seem so extreme that a happy ending feels unearned.

Final Thoughts – Down to the Felt is a by-the-book thriller through addiction.

2025-10-15 14:38

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