The Gambler (2014)

"The Gambler" follows a literature professor whose reckless debts drag him into the seedy underbelly of high-stakes gambling, blending crime drama with a slow-burn character study. Mark Wahlberg headlines the remake, trading his usual tough-guy swagger for something rawer and more self-destructive. Fans looking for skin will find it here too, with 2 scenes on site catching Wahlberg in unguarded, explicit territory that goes beyond the film's brooding tension. It's a gritty watch that doesn't shy away from baring its lead both emotionally and literally.