What was the point of Smokin Aces?

What was the point of Smokin Aces?

A dying mob boss takes out a $1 million contract on the life of his former protégé, a Vegas magician turned gangster who has agreed to testify against the mob. The FBI attempts to protect their key witness as an array of hit men and women descend on Lake Tahoe in a race to take the magician out.

Who plays the Tremor brothers in Smokin Aces?

We've learned that Kevin Durand, who played Jeeves Tremor in the original film (and who you'll see in Wolverine next year) is out. He's decided not to return for Smokin' Aces 2. The status of the other two Tremor brothers remains uncertain, but Chris Pine played one of them.

How much money did Smokin Aces make?

57,3 milioni USDSmokin' Aces / Botteghino

Is Smokin Aces a Guy Ritchie?

"Smokin' Aces" is so obviously derivative of Guy Ritchie's bloody, hyperkinetic style of ensemble crime flick, it could have been called "Lock, Stock and Two Smokin' Aces." Writer-director Joe Carnahan also channels Quentin Tarantino and Tony Scott with his hip dialogue and high body count.

When was smokin aces filmed?

2006 Smokin' Aces is a 2006 action thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The film centers on the chase for Las Vegas magician turned mafia informant Robert 'Buddy Aces' Israel (Jeremy Piven), on whom a one-million-dollar bounty is placed.

Is there a Smokin Aces 2?

Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball is a 2010 action thriller film directed by P.J. Pesce and starring Tom Berenger, Vinnie Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Autumn Reeser, Keegan Connor Tracy, and Ernie Hudson.

What year did the movie Smokin Aces come out?

Janu (USA)Smokin' Aces / Release date

Where was smokin aces filmed?

Smokin' Aces was the official acting debut of Keys and Common. The film is set in Lake Tahoe and was mainly filmed at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, called the "Nomad Casino".

Was Smokin Aces filmed in Lake Tahoe?

Smokin' Aces was the official acting debut of Keys and Common. The film is set in Lake Tahoe and was mainly filmed at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, called the "Nomad Casino"....

Smokin' Aces
Box office	$57.3 million

When did Smokin Aces 2 come out?

JanuSmokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball / Initial release The film is a prequel to Joe Carnahan's 2006 film Smokin' Aces. The film centers on an FBI desk jockey who is targeted for murder by various hired assassins. The film was produced by Working Title Films, and was released direct-to-video on Janu by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Who are the actors in the movie Smokin' Aces?

• The ensemble cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Common, Andy García, Alicia Keys, Taraji P. Henson, Ray Liotta, Chris Pine, and Matthew Fox, all co-starring as the various individuals attempting to either capture, kill or protect Israel. Smokin' Aces was the official acting debut of Keys and Common.

What's wrong with Smokin' Aces?

• The biggest and most unfortunate problem with Smokin' Aces is the complete lack of anyone to root for or even against. Ma | Full Review… Not a fresh idea emerges from this risible exercise in muscle-car camerawork, squib-crazy shoot-outs and self-admiring pyrotechnics.

How much did the original Smokin' Aces make?

• It received generally mixed reviews, and grossed $57 million at the box office. It was followed by a 2010 prequel, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball, directed by P. J. Pesce and produced and co-written by Carnahan.