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Smokin' Aces (HD)

Directed by
Joe Carnahan

Writing by

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Genre: Action Crime Drama Thriller

Runtime: 109 min / USA:108 min

Cast of Characters

Ryan Reynolds	...	Richard Messner
Ray Liotta	...	Donald Carruthers
Joseph Ruskin	...	Primo Sparazza
Alex Rocco	...	Serna
Wayne Newton	...	Himself
Jeremy Piven	...	Buddy Israel
Ben Affleck	...	Jack Dupree
Peter Berg	...	"Pistol" Pete Deeks
Martin Henderson	...	Hollis Elmore
Common	...	Sir Ivy
Christopher Michael Holley	...	Beanie (as Christopher Holley)
Andy Garcia	...	Stanley Locke
Mike Falkow	...	Freeman Heller
Joe Drago	...	FBI Aid
Jeff Habberstad	...	Top Coated Gunman

Plot Outline: When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel (Piven) decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing. In these interlocking tales of high stakes and low lifes, Mob boss Primo Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel - a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state's evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big-target Sparazza, places Aces into protective custody-under the supervision of two agents dispatched to Aces' Lake Tahoe hideout. When word of the price on Aces' head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters, thugs-for-hire, smokin' hot vixens and double-crossing mobsters to join in the hunt. With all eyes on Tahoe, this rogues' gallery collides in a comic race to hit the jackpot and rub out Aces.

Runtime: 109 min / USA:108 min

Language: English

Color: Color

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1 HD Hi-Def

Sound Mix: DTS SDDS Dolby Digital

Certification: Ireland:18 Italy:VM14 Germany:16 Singapore:M18 UK:18 Canada:18A Japan:R-15 Canada:16+ South Africa:16LV Norway:18 Netherlands:16 South Korea:18 Switzerland:16 Australia:R Switzerland:16 Portugal:M/16 France:-12 USA:R Denmark:15 Sweden:15 New Zealand:R18 Malaysia:18PL Finland:K-18

Quotes: [ Messner has learned the truth about Sparazza and is upset about losing his partner for nothing] Richard Messner : You tell me something. Is he the Rosetta Stone? He's gonna blow the lid off the last sixty years? more

Awards: 4 wins

Comments:
I've read some of the reviews for this movie, and I can't agree with them. I completely disagree in that I thought this was a very entertaining movie. The concept was very well thought out but it wasn't perfect, obviously. Basically, the movie was about several groups of assassins all gunning for the same man for the same price. The reason he is wanted dead is because of his snitching and deceitful ways. I'm not going to give anything away, but once you watch the movie you'll know there's a lot more behind that. Only thing you really need to do is pay as close attention as you can during the beginning, because it does get a little confusing. The story moves along pretty quickly, but you will get the gist of it. Overall, I thought it was very well done. The plot was good, the characters were amazing (especially Ryan Reynolds), and there were some nice action parts. Even though it dragged on a little bit during the middle, it was necessary to develop plot details. 9 out of 10 stars from me; it was very entertaining and thought provoking. Last but not least, the white karate kid in the trailer was hilarious, "Why you eye-ballin' me son!?".

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