Smokin' Aces

Made in the spirit of Quentin Tarintino and Guy Richie, Smokin' Aces was an alright romp through an hour-and-a-half gun fight. If it wasn't for Jeremy Pivens, this movie would have sucked harder than a Dyson vacuum (I'm running out of metaphors). The only real attribute of the movie that held it together was its cast of characters. Each hit man was unique and well developed. Too bad they didn't get much screen time. It would have been nice to see the movie extended and to see more depth and story played out in the ensemble cast.

Overall it was an exciting, action-packed time. This is definitely a guy movie. You've got T&A, explosions, and a never-ending spray of bullets. If you're looking for a sentimental, soft tale of the intricacies of love then this isn't probably the film for you.

If you liked Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Layer Cake, or Confidence then this is the movie for you. Brainless but witty, violent and campy, a movie that delivers on its premise.

Rating: 7 out of 10