Smokin' Aces Release
Date: January 26, 2007 Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Joe Carnahan
Screenwriter: Joe Carnahan Starring: Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys, Ray Liotta,
Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Peter Berg, Taraji Henson, Chris Pine, Martin
Henderson, Jason Bateman, Common Genre: Action, Comedy MPAA Rating: R (for strong bloody violence, pervasive language, some
nudity and drug use) Official Website:
SmokinAces.net |
SmokinJoeCarnahan.com |
MySpace.com/SmokinAces
Plot Summary: An incendiary array of
stars--including Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Ryan
Reynolds, Peter Berg, Martin Henderson, Taraji Henson and, in their
motion--picture debuts, Alicia Keys and Common--star in "Smokin' Aces," the new
dark action comedy from Joe Carnahan, the acclaimed director of "Narc."
In these interlocking tales of high stakes and low lifes, Mob boss Primo
Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel (Piven)--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
(Reynolds and Liotta) dispatched to Aces' Lake Tahoe hideout.
When 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, smokin' hot 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
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5 Second Review:
A must see for action fans, might want to take a buddy
instead of a girlfriend.
"A
big, stylish shoot-em-up" Josh Tyler: CinemaBlend.com
Carnahan's approach is creative and interesting, the
characters are well drawn, it's biting, it's funny, it's crazy, and it's
a lot of fun...more
"These
episodes lack the wit and intelligence of Tarantino" Kirk Honeycutt: Hollywood Reporter
One question hovers over the carnage, though: Whom
the hell are we supposed to root for? The closest the movie
comes to sympathetic assassins are its hit ladies, yet the
payoff to their subplot is the weakest of the bunch....more
"Cue
the Carnage" Johnny Vaughan: Sun Online
It’s a Lock, Stock-style story of back-stabbing
hoods, bloodshed and boys' toys that boasts a cracking cast
on top form. Highly entertaining...more
"“Aces”
gives good attitude" Jean Aufmuth:
Palo Alto Weekly
Narrative spunk ultimately tapers off to a series of
slick but silly plot devices that drag the action over the
finish line with a resounding and disappointing thud...more
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Release
Date: January 26, 2007
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5 Second Review:
A must see for action fans, might want to take a buddy
instead of a girlfriend.
"These
episodes lack the wit and intelligence of Tarantino"