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Smokin' Aces

Smokin' Aces

Action · Comedy · Crime · 2006

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.

Movie details

Smokin' Aces

“Nobody gets away clean.”

2006 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 49m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

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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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joe Carnahan

Written by

Joe Carnahan

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Richard Messner

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Stanley Locke

Martin Henderson

Martin Henderson

Hollis Elmore

Chris Pine

Chris Pine

Darwin Tremor

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Donald Carruthers

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Georgia Sykes

Common

Common

Sir Ivy

Court is in session

Put Smokin' Aces on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.