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Smokin' Aces
2006 109 min France, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.1
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Joe Carnahan
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Description
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.
Budget:
$17M
US Gross:
$35.79M
Worldwide:
$57.1M
Starring
Jeremy Piven
Actor
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
Ray Liotta
Actor
Awards
4 wins total
Key opinion
Smokin' Aces is a hyper-kinetic crime caper that divides audiences between those who enjoy its stylized, over-the-top ensemble violence and those who find it an incoherent, superficial imitation of better directors. While the film is praised for its star-studded cast and dynamic energy, it is frequently criticized for narrative overload and a disjointed screenplay.
| Acting | The film features a deep and recognizable ensemble cast that successfully brings eccentric, varied characters to life. | |
| Originality | The aesthetic and narrative style relies heavily on derivative, hyper-kinetic tropes popularized by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the cleverly interwoven multiple storylines, while others find the plot muddled and unnecessarily overcrowded. | |
| Pacing | The film's chaotic and violent energy rewards viewers looking for a fun, stylized spectacle, but exhausts those seeking a coherent or meaningful narrative. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a sharp divide: some viewers find the final emotional shift satisfying and unique, while others view it as stale, abrupt, or a failed attempt at gravity. |