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Smokin' Aces (2006) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 94,084 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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When you're worth $1 million dead, you don't have long to live. 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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Joe Carnahan stated on the DVD commentary that the one shot of the movie is from his T.V pilot Faceless (2006). It is the shot of the ceiling light turning on in the Grandma's house. See more »Goofs
Israel's pattern of rings changes throughout the film - in some shots he wears one ring on his left pinky and one on his right index finger, but in others a third ring appears on his right pinky. 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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Smoking Aces is a film that tries hard, and in doing so is one that is not going to be easy to describe. The basic plot revolves around the central character "Aces" who is testifying against the mob, and in return has a contract out on his head. Locked away in his suite in Las Vegas, he is protected by the Fed, but there are multiple contract killers (all different from each as can be imagined!) out to get him.
First hour seems to be stuck piecing the different contract killers together and their background, whilst the Fed are shown to be trying to figure out what is going on. No one set of actors though gets above the others, and in doing so you have multiple stories in the film tied into the whole premise of the film. Acting is great by the general assemble which includes fine performances by Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta.
Problematically, the film tries to be too cool at the start, and reminds me too much of "Things to do in Denver...." and so on. In addition, the film is really confusing at points but is worth persevering with nevertheless. The complexity makes it very original, and you never know where its going, but it wraps up together in the last 30mins which are more than worth the cinema ticket alone.
No classic, but enjoyable, original and interesting overall..