The night is interrupted by a violent home invasion led by Victor (Paul Tassone), who intends to steal Jake’s valuable art collection. The friends must put aside their grievances and retreat to a panic room to survive the assault.
Critics on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Roger Ebert generally described the film as a "mishmash of genres," noting that it shifts abruptly from a character drama to a thriller and then to a home-invasion flick. While Crowe's performance was praised for its "lived-in feel," reviewers from The Wrap and Variety found the plot disjointed and the central poker game underdeveloped. REVIEW: “Poker Face” (2022) | Keith & the Movies Poker Face (2022)
Before the game starts, Jake poisons their wine with a mild truth serum obtained from a shaman, forcing them to confess their betrayals. Secrets revealed include Paul leaking information to his brother, Mike's suicidal struggles, and Alex's affair with Jake’s wife. The night is interrupted by a violent home
