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Smokin' Aces

  • 20062006
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  • 1h 48m
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Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Alicia Keys, and Chris Pine in Smokin' Aces (2006)
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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 ... Read allWhen 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.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.

IMDb RATING
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1,407
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  • Director
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Writer
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Piven
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Ray Liotta
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Writer
    • Joe Carnahan
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Piven
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Ray Liotta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 527User reviews
    • 180Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Ryan Reynolds and Brian Bloom in Smokin' Aces (2006)
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    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Buddy Israelas Buddy Israel
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Richard Messneras Richard Messner
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Donald Carruthersas Donald Carruthers
    Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin
    • Primo Sparazzaas Primo Sparazza
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Sernaas Serna
    Wayne Newton
    Wayne Newton
    • Wayne Newtonas Wayne Newton
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Jack Dupreeas Jack Dupree
    Peter Berg
    Peter Berg
    • "Pistol" Pete Deeksas "Pistol" Pete Deeks
    Martin Henderson
    Martin Henderson
    • Hollis Elmoreas Hollis Elmore
    Common
    Common
    • Sir Ivyas Sir Ivy
    Christopher Michael Holley
    Christopher Michael Holley
    • Beanieas Beanie
    • (as Christopher Holley)
    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Stanley Lockeas Stanley Locke
    Mike Falkow
    Mike Falkow
    • Freeman Helleras Freeman Heller
    Joe Drago
    Joe Drago
    • FBI Aidas FBI Aid
    Jeff Habberstad
    Jeff Habberstad
    • Top Coated Gunmanas Top Coated Gunman
    Alicia Keys
    Alicia Keys
    • Georgia Sykesas Georgia Sykes
    Davenia McFadden
    • Loretta Wymanas Loretta Wyman
    Taraji P. Henson
    Taraji P. Henson
    • Sharice Wattersas Sharice Watters
    • (as Taraji Henson)
    • Director
      • Joe Carnahan
    • Writer
      • Joe Carnahan
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    Storyline

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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. —Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
    • mafia
    • casino
    • mob hit
    • sniper
    • apostrophe in title
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    • Taglines
      • May the best hitman win.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language, some nudity and drug use
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      After filming their scene together, Ben Affleck remarked to Joe Carnahan about Chris Pine: "If I could take ten percent of what I'm going to make in my career and bet on anybody, I'd bet on that kid".
    • Goofs
      FBI agents wouldn't randomly open fire in the general direction of the 50 caliber gunfire due to risk of public safety; There would be no telling where their bullets would hit. Even if they knew where to shoot, which they didn't, at that range a Glock (or any handgun) is totally inaccurate, not to mention it probably wouldn't have enough stopping power left to do anything.
    • Quotes

      Buddy 'Aces' Israel: You're looking at me like, like... I just asked you the fucking square root of something.

    • Connections
      Featured in HypaSpace: Episode #6.20 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
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    User reviews527

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    6/10
    Welcome to the magic show
    Smokin' Aces was most certainly a bit of a magic show within itself, in that while you watched the evident plot go one way, you didn't notice the actual plot until BAM! it came out of nowhere. It wasn't the most coherent of plots sometimes, but for the most part it all wraps up in the end.

    As far as greatness goes, this won't be up there winning awards. Rather, it might be remembered fondly as "that cool movie I saw a while ago." Good drama, good action. Ryan Reynolds breaks out in a truly serious and compelling role.

    Definitely a movie worth viewing.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Cuộc Chiến Băng Đảng
    • Filming locations
      • South Lake Tahoe, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Relativity Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,787,686
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,638,755
      • Jan 28, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,232,879
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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