Smokin' Aces (2007)
As the FBI eats away at the Mafia, only one major crime family remains. As done in the past, the FBI attempts to get Buddy "Aces" Israel, a Las Vegas entertainer turned mobster, played by Jeremy Piven, to turn state's evidence. As the FBI listens in via a telephone tap, mob boss Primo Sparazza, played by Joseph Ruskin, is overheard offering $1 million for Israel and his heart. Hence, the movie title, "Smokin' Aces." Several hit teams emerge on the scene hoping to collect the bounty. In addition, Israel has jumped bail and a bounty hunter, played by Ben Affleck, is also after Israel.
While Israel holds up in the top floor of a Reno casino, all of those who are after him make plans to infiltrate the casino's security in order to get to Israel, some even crossing paths.
This movie is slow to start as it takes a while to introduce all of the players. However, once everyone is introduced, the movie begins an action packed thrill ride with an explosive ending that you won't even see coming.
Title: Smokin' Aces
Released: 2007
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Rated: (strong bloody violence, pervasive language, some nudity, drug use)
Director: Joe Carnahan
Producer: Tim Bevan, Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner
Cast: Jeremy Piven, Ray Liotta, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, et al.
Our Review: 2½ Movie Reels (5 being best)
The Blurb Meister™ says: "Only starts smokin' half way through."
