`Smokin' Aces'is the next step in the evolution of madness and mayhem begun by the '94 cult classic `Pulp Fiction' and redefined in '03 with `Kill Bill.' Like the two previously mentioned films "Smokin' Aces' presents a display of outlandish, wacked out "bad guys" and hard nosed, amoral "good guys" that will keep you riveted to the screen. The action is fast and furious, the bloodshed plentiful and the plot turns will keep you wondering where this film is taking you until the very end.
This movie is SERIOUSLY overlooked.... to those of you who have watched 'The Departed' you will understand the significance of my next comment. This movies ending packs more twists then 'The Departed'! Although many would say it IS the product of when Rat Race meets The Departed! Buddy 'Aces' Isreal is a man with huge connections into the mafia, his testimony in court could bring down mobsters from around the country, naturally they all want him whaced and when a $100, 000, 000 bounty is placed on his head, its hard to deny 9 digits! Every professional hitman (or woman) goaes after Buddy, but the Mob send for a specialist known only as 'The Swede' and the F.B.1 are trying to round him up for his proposed Testimony in court. Now, lets see if the world famous illusuionist Buddy 'Aces' Isreal can get out of THIS! The entire cast plays amazing parts, and when they each have their turn in the spotlight, they make you feel as though you know and understand the charector and all their problems. That is very hard when such a long cast can make you come to love each and every charector. But seriously folks, THE IRONY IN THIS MOVIE IS JUST TOO DAMN FUNNY!!! Trying to point your finger on who is going to kill Buddy is just the greatest experience! 5/5 SEE IT NOW!!!!Read full review
Not horrible, but seems more like deleted scenes from a good Tarantino or Ritchie film. Characters get quickly introduced and then BAM - dead! Hard to care about the deaths of a character you just met, and that's the whole problem with this movie. I never cared about anybody in it. Ryan Reynolds is way out of his acting league and Ray Liotta seems a tad bored playing Narc, Jr. Some funny stuff (the wacky skinheads have a few moments, the lady hitmen have a few moments) and lots of completely over the top violence that still needs a semblance of realism to enjoy. But bullets are flying from every angle and I got lost as to who was trying to kill and why. The "twist" ending can be seen from miles away, so the climax has no juice either. Disappointing!
“F.B.I.! F.B.I.!” Blam blam blam blam. “[Expletive]. [Expletive].” Blam blam blam. Spurt of blood. Plot twist. “F.B.I.! F.B.I.!” “[Expletive].” Blam blam blam blam blam. “[Expletive].” “F.B.I.!” “Hotel Security!” Blam. Exploding skull. Guy sits on a chain saw. Montage. [Expletive]. Plot twist. Roll credits. Yes, I condensed a bit, and I’m sorry if I spoiled anything, but the above is a fair summary of Joe Carnahan’s “Smokin’ Aces,” a Viagra suppository for compulsive action fetishists and a movie that strikes the chord of action. If you want guns ablazing, Give this one a try.
Did we like it?? It was EXCELLENT!! We watched it four times within 3 days!! Another GREAT MOVIE about Organized Crime, The Mob/Mafia, with A LOT of GREAT ACTION SCENES and EXCITEMENT!! It will keep your attention from beginning to end! No disappointments! Smokin Aces also offers a GREAT ACTING CAST and GREAT PERFORMANCES!! Alicia Keys looks GREAT in this film!! If you like Casino or Goodfellas, you'll love SMOKIN' ACES!! Rent It or Buy It? BUY IT!! Definitely! This movie does contain some brutally, graphic scenes, as most "good" Mob movies do. OUR RATING: 10/10 We hope you found this Review helpful, and if you did, please click YES below to let us know that our Reviews are found to be beneficial to you!! Like Movies?? We have MANY MORE Movie Reviews here on eBay for you to browse at your convenience. The same with those, if you find them beneficial in your decision to choose/purchase Great Movies, please click YES to Rate Them and let us know you found them helpful. THANKS AGAIN!! Have a Great Day!! CHAOTICZ Specialties Shop Sylvania, OHRead full review
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