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Smokin' Aces (2006)

R  |   |  Action, Crime, Drama  |  26 January 2007 (USA)
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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 longer breathing.

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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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fbi | casino | mob hit | sniper | mafia | See All (121) »

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When you're worth $1 million dead, you don't have long to live. See more »


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Rated R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language, some nudity and drug use | See all certifications »

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26 January 2007 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,023,862 (UK) (12 January 2007)

Gross:

$35,635,046 (USA) (9 March 2007)
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The movie features 3 actors who starred together in the popular TV show, Lost. Matthew Fox (Jack Sheppard in Lost) plays "Bill" the Security Supervisor, Nestor Carbonell (Richard Alpert) plays the assassin Pasquale Acosta, and Kevin Durand (Martin Keamy) plays Jeeves Tremor. See more »

Goofs

When Buddy shuffles the card deck he has a ring in his right little finger. Then a camera turns away and come back, and a ring is gone. 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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Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Jeremy Piven/AFI (2007) See more »

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Segura O Sambura
(Roberto Castiglioni, Raffaele Piccolo)
Performed by Nilton Castro
Courtesy of Crisler Music Srl
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Pretty good overall
25 January 2007 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

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.


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