“Two for the Money” (R)

Who’s in it: Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey (below), Rene Russo, Jeremy Piven

What it’s about: Oddsmaking guru Walter Abrahms (Pacino) recruits Brandon Lang (McConaughey), a gifted handicapper of football games, changing his name to John Anthony and making him a golden boy adviser, until his winning streak ends.

Worth watching? (star)(star)(star)

“Thanks to Pacino, but also McConaughey and Rene Russo, ‘Two for the Money’ delivers a better-than-decent payout.”