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The Cooler (2003) 7.0
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Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 210 user | 152 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com In an old school Las Vegas casino, its top gambling jinx breaks his curse when he falls in love, much to his boss' consternation. Director:Wayne Kramer |
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Cast
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| William H. Macy | ... | ||
| Alec Baldwin | ... | ||
| Maria Bello | ... | ||
| Shawn Hatosy | ... |
Mikey
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| Ron Livingston | ... | ||
| Paul Sorvino | ... |
Buddy Stafford
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| Estella Warren | ... |
Charlene
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| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... | ||
| Joey Fatone | ... |
Johnny Cappella
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| M.C. Gainey | ... |
Highway Officer
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| Don Scribner | ... |
Lou
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Richard Israel | ... |
Marty Goldfarb
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The unluckiest man in Vegas - a guy whose bad luck is contagious - is used by the last of the old time mob run casinos to kill high rollers' action. That is, until he falls in love with a cocktail waitress and gets "lady luck," which throws the situation into reverse. Things turn nasty when the casino director tries to break up the romance. Written by Anonymous
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Love ...you have to play to win See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexuality, violence, language and some drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 February 2004 (Turkey) See more »Also Known As:
Golpe de suerte See more »Filming Locations:
Landmark Hotel - Convention Center Drive and Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,200,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£151,514 (UK) (18 June 2004)Gross:
£438,172 (UK) (2 July 2004)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Casino employee: Where's Bernie, they're killing us. Yeah, we need him right away.
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Written by Bobby Caldwell & Henry Marx
Produced by Kevin Antunes
Performed by Joey Fatone
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The entire film was shot in Reno over three weeks, mainly inside a Reno Hotel Casino, The Golden Phoenix, that was being remodeled. The Golden Phoenix is on Sierra Street. The hotel was previously the Flamingo Hilton Reno, and prior to that was Del Webb's Sahara Reno Hotel. See more »Goofs
As the extras turn from the payout window when Bernie is in love and becomes "lucky", the dolly track can be seen on the floor and the actors are very consciously stepping through the rungs and looking down at it so they don't trip. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Casino employee: Where's Bernie, they're killing us. Yeah, we need him right away.
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Soundtracks
"Tomorrow"Written by Bobby Caldwell & Henry Marx
Produced by Kevin Antunes
Performed by Joey Fatone
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This film directed by Wayne Kramer has a more realistic approach to what goes on in casinos and other seedy gambling places, a far cry to the new Disneylike-Las Vegas of today.
Just to think that this poor loser Bernie can attract the gorgeous Natalie is enough for him to think: Gee, what's wrong with this picture?...Bernie hasn't scored with a babe in quite a while, so when he gets so lucky in bed, it's the moment to call it quits and take the next Greyhound out of town because things like that can only happen to schmucks, or in this case, to this 'cooler', as his boss calls him. One has to really have an open mind to even think this Natalie will fall in love with Bernie.
The idea of how people can be jinxed by these casino reptilians is a thing not to be believed. If it exists, I don't know, not being into gambling, but then, the world of gamblers are full of superstitions.
William H. Macy is an actor that is always interesting to watch. His Bernie is a flawed character, but inside he is a decent person who wants to get out of his present occupation. Maria Bello is excellent as the woman who will stand by her man.
The real surprise of the film is Alec Baldwin. This is, without a doubt, the best role in quite a while for him. His Shelly is a man without scruples who is ruthless with those that dare to cross him. He actually deserves better material where he can excel.
This film was a pleasant surprise because of the acting that Mr. Kramer has elicited from his cast.