21 Things I Learned From 21

– August 21, 2009Posted in: Spoilt Reel

21 is based on the book Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich.
The book is said to be based on real six MIT students who counted cards to beat the casinos in Las Vegas.
Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) is no match for Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) in Las Vegas.
A geek like Ben (Jim Sturgess) can get a hot girl like Jill (Kate Bosworth) if he becomes a success in Vegas.
Black Jack is not gambling if you count the cards.

Biometric systems are replacing the thugs in most Las Vegas casinos.
To lay low in Las Vegas you must shop for new clothes, go to a strip club and drink.
You need $300,000 for a medical degree in Harvard Med.
When your mom offers money that she has been saving for your medical school tuition, don’t accept it.
Winner winner chicken dinner!
It is safe to go to the same casino and be friendly with the dealers while card counting.
It is also safe to use the same hand signals at the same casino without being spotted by casino security.
Never store your money at your dorm room’s ceiling. It might be taken away by your evil professor.
Winning big in one session will not cause any suspicions from the casino security.
In Las Vegas, you can become anyone you want.
Beating the house in Vegas is better than making stupid robots.
Variable change is applicable in real life. Make sure that you listen to your professor when it’s the topic.
When someone gives you a bag of chips, make sure to check if it contains casino chips and not the chocolate ones.
You can count on friends to help you count cards when you need it the most.
21 is just a movie and should not be taken seriously.
21 is not about the Korean girl group 2NE1.