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Smokin' Aces

  • 20062006
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Alicia Keys, and Chris Pine in Smokin' Aces (2006)
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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 ... Read allWhen 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
145K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,074
95
  • Director
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Writer
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Piven
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Ray Liotta
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Writer
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Piven
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Ray Liotta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 528User reviews
    • 181Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Interview 0:35
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    What Roles Has Chris Pine Turned Down?
    Video 3:50
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    Photos194

    Ryan Reynolds and Brian Bloom in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Ray Liotta and Ryan Reynolds in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Jeremy Piven in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Taraji P. Henson and Alicia Keys in Smokin' Aces (2006)
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    Ben Affleck, Peter Berg, and Martin Henderson in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, and Ryan Reynolds in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Alicia Keys in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Peter Berg, and Martin Henderson in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Jeremy Piven in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Martin Henderson and Zach Cumer in Smokin' Aces (2006)
    Andy Garcia in Smokin' Aces (2006)

    Top cast

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    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Buddy Israel
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Richard Messner
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Donald Carruthers
    Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin
    • Primo Sparazza
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Serna
    Wayne Newton
    Wayne Newton
    • Wayne Newton
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Jack Dupree
    Peter Berg
    Peter Berg
    • "Pistol" Pete Deeks
    Martin Henderson
    Martin Henderson
    • Hollis Elmore
    Common
    Common
    • Sir Ivy
    Christopher Michael Holley
    Christopher Michael Holley
    • Beanie
    • (as Christopher Holley)
    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Stanley Locke
    Mike Falkow
    Mike Falkow
    • Freeman Heller
    Joe Drago
    Joe Drago
    • FBI Aid
    Jeff Habberstad
    Jeff Habberstad
    • Top Coated Gunman
    Alicia Keys
    Alicia Keys
    • Georgia Sykes
    Davenia McFadden
    • Loretta Wyman
    Taraji P. Henson
    Taraji P. Henson
    • Sharice Watters
    • (as Taraji Henson)
    • Director
      • Joe Carnahan
    • Writer
      • Joe Carnahan
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The shot with Ben Affleck in the bar, where he sinks the eight ball, and continues with his monologue, took over twenty shots, mainly because Affleck couldn't make the shot. When he finally did make it, he couldn't say his lines, because he was laughing so hard about finally making it.
    • Goofs
      FBI agents wouldn't randomly open fire in the general direction of the 50 caliber gunfire due to risk of public safety; There would be no telling where their bullets would hit. Even if they knew where to shoot, which they didn't, at that range a Glock (or any handgun) is totally inaccurate, not to mention it probably wouldn't have enough stopping power left to do anything.
    • Quotes

      Buddy 'Aces' Israel: You're looking at me like, like... I just asked you the fucking square root of something.

    • Connections
      Featured in HypaSpace: Episode #6.20 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Stake Out
      ( Cato )

      Performed by Cato

      Courtesy of Creative Soundscapes Inc.

    User reviews528

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A lot better than what it's given credit for...
    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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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Cuộc Chiến Băng Đảng
    • Filming locations
      • South Lake Tahoe, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Relativity Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,787,686
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,638,755
      • Jan 28, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,232,879
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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