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Smokin' Aces (2006) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 94,127 users
Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 468 user | 186 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Joe CarnahanWriter:Joe Carnahan |
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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}
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The Only Way To Even The Score... Is To Take Buddy Israel Out Of The Game See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language, some nudity and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 January 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$17,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$14,638,755 (USA) (26 January 2007)Gross:
$35,635,046 (USA) (9 March 2007)Company Credits
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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: That's 'cause you're 12 years old.
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(David Alexander (XXV) (as Dave Alexander), Ron Asheton (as Ronald Asheton), Scott Asheton,
Iggy Pop (as James Osterberg))
Performed by The Stooges
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group/Rhino US
By Arrangement with Warner Music UK
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The FBI helicopter is registration N350SC and is the same helicopter that is used to deliver Nelly Furtado to the rooftop in her video "Say it Right". See more »Goofs
When the Tremor brothers are in the elevator, trying to escape with a chain saw, there is a close up on the tallest member. When this happens, you can see the camera reflected behind him in the upper side of the elevator roof, in the shining material. See more »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: That's 'cause you're 12 years old.
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Soundtracks
"Down On The Street"(David Alexander (XXV) (as Dave Alexander), Ron Asheton (as Ronald Asheton), Scott Asheton,
Iggy Pop (as James Osterberg))
Performed by The Stooges
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group/Rhino US
By Arrangement with Warner Music UK
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If you catch this flick on cable, it might be worth watching, but don't waste any money on it.
If your a film buff, you may also want to see it because it is referential to films like "The Conversation."
The actors do one heck of a job and the individual characters are well fleshed out and interesting. Most films don't do a good enough job on character development, this happens to be one of this films strengths.
That being said, the plot is so stupid that you'll walk away annoyed. The twist at the end is just dumb, and there were several scenes which could have been deleted without damaging the film. Apparently they never heard the phrase, less is more. They could have eliminated the ADD kid completely and they could have done without the useless rant about women at the hotel check-in scene.
Another problem with the film was its pacing. The FBI are in a big rush to get to Buddy Israel before the assassins do, so they stop for lunch. Interesting sense of urgency to say the least. Also, they take the "Company Lear Jet" to get Israel, but land in Reno requiring a 2 hour drive instead of landing at the Lake Tahoe airport, which is designed for private planes and small commuter flights. A point I wouldn't have noticed if the rest of the film hadn't had similar plot problems.
If the film makers had spent less time trying so hard to be hip they may have noticed the ridiculous flaws and been able to address them. Being hip shouldn't take such a conscious effort.