When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel 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.
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 the 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, deadly 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.
Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
According to one of the DVD commentaries, director Joe Carnahan had Ryan Reynolds wear one of his contacts from
The Amityville Horror in the final scene. The contact was worn on the side of his face with cuts from the climactic shoot-out.
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Goofs
Crew or equipment visible:
Just as Messner goes up in the elevator to see Locke at the Hospital, a reflection of a crew member is seen to far left wearing headphones.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Donald Carruthers:
You've got to be careful when doing your stakeouts. I did one for... I was on one for six months. I gained, like, 20, 25 pounds. You keep eating this crap... Richard Messner:
Well, that's not my problem, though. I don't gain weight. I tried. Donald Carruthers:
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"Big White Cloud"
(John Cale) Performed by John Cale Courtesy of SONY BMG Music Entertainment Inc. Under License from SONY BMG Commercial Markets (UK)
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