Smokin' Aces

In these interlocking tales of high stakes and low lifes, 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.

How pointless does a movie have to be when I wish that it was as good as Crank? This movie starts out with so much promise and loses steam within the first 30 minutes. I checked my watch at least 3 times in this movie as really only the beginning is interesting at all and the end is bearable. The middle drags so long with the various side stories and sub plots that you just wish something would happen. While this movie is very tedious, the variety of characters introduced in this movie are somewhat interesting and Ryan Reynolds does a decent acting job. It just isn't enough to make this movie worth your time.

Language is pervasive and standard for a R-rated movie. Violence is what you'd expect from a movie about hitmen. As for nudity, there is a woman topless in one scene. Standard R-rating fare, nothing outstanding.

I have to hand it to the people who created the preview to this movie. It really looked like it would be enjoyable. Unfortunately, between the slow pace and boring storyline, this movie is rarely enjoyable.

2.0 out of 5