Smokin' Aces (2006)

Director:

Joe Carnahan

Writer (WGA):

Joe Carnahan (written by)

Release Date:

26 January 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

May the best hitman win.

Plot:

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel (Piven) 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.

Plot Keywords:

Lift Shooting | Vulgarity | Faked Death | Night Club | Murder

Awards:

4 wins

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 26

5:20 PM

MAX

Cast

Ryan Reynolds	...	Richard Messner
Ray Liotta	...	Donald Carruthers
Joseph Ruskin	...	Primo Sparazza
Alex Rocco	...	Serna
Wayne Newton	...	Himself
Jeremy Piven	...	Buddy Israel
Ben Affleck	...	Jack Dupree
Peter Berg	...	"Pistol" Pete Deeks
Martin Henderson	...	Hollis Elmore
Common	...	Sir Ivy
Christopher Michael Holley	...	Beanie (as Christopher Holley)
Andy Garcia	...	Stanley Locke
Mike Falkow	...	Freeman Heller
Joe Drago	...	FBI Aid
Jeff Habberstad	...	Top Coated Gunman

Also Known As:

Mi$e à prix (France)
Äss mättasse (Estonia) [et]
Última carta, La (Argentina) [es]
A Última Cartada (Brazil) [pt]
As u rukavu (Croatia) (DVD title) [hr]
Ases calientes (Spain) [es]
Assos sto maniki (Greece) [el]
Coup fumant (Canada: French title) [fr]

Runtime:

109 min | USA:108 min

Country:

UK | France | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #41676) | Ireland:18 | Australia:R | Malaysia:18PL | Japan:R-15 | Singapore:M18 | New Zealand:R18 | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Netherlands:16 | UK:18 | France:-12 | Portugal:M/16 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Germany:16 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Denmark:15 | South Africa:16LV | Italy:VM14 | Norway:18 | Finland:K-18 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15

Filming Locations:

Lake Tahoe, California, USA

Company:

Working Title Films

Trivia:

The song in the final credits is "Play Your Cards Right" by Common, who also stars in the film.

Goofs:

Factual errors: When Agent Messner unloads his duty weapon in the hospital, he ejects a live round. The sound of the round hitting the floor, though, is that of empty brass.

Quotes:

Darwin Tremor: [manipulating Dupree's mouth so Jack seems to be speaking to him] Don't worry, I forgive you Darwin.

Movie Connections:

References The Shining (1980)

Soundtrack:

Ace of Spades

Pretty good overall

There was a fair amount of comedy, thrill, and action. Each element was delivered at the right moment. The premise of the movie is not too complex. The movie provides enough background information in order for you to enjoy the movie. You have to buy in to the contrivance that multiple people are going to try to kill one man on the top floor of a casino. If you get pass that, you will have a really good time. Character performances were great. It has an amazing cast. Wonderful performances are given to Ryan Reynolds in a serious role and Jeremey Piven.

OVERALL...The story was good. This movie also had appealing eye-candy. You will get excited about this movie.