Smokin’ Aces (2007)
Feb 20th, 2007 by Ashley
I expected a happy action movie with loads of joyous killings, but Smokin’ Aces turned out to be something else. It’s not just a series of splendid gun & violence, it’s tense, it’s funny, it’s crazy, it’s got a plot and yes, it’s a series of splendid gun & violence. I love it.
I’m big fan of action movies. However, I don’t like torturing, amputation (I don’t mind the implication, as long as you don’t show me the actual thing.) or anything causing enormous physical pain. (that’s why I don’t like Hostage. It’s too much for me. Though I appreciate the story.)
Some aspects I like about Smokin’ Aces:
1. vivid characteristics portrayal of each roles with limited overlapping
2. excellent acting
Misc:
-The film was mostly shot at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, which was where RadioAlice had their Lake Tahoe event with Bowling for Soup hosted by Sarah and No Name.
-Alicia Keys, hot.
–Clint Mansell’s Dead Reckoning gave the film a tragically poetic ending.
-Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) was mentioned in several reviews. Should be worth taking a look.
I wrote most of this post 2 weeks ago… don’t feel like finishing it, so here you go