IMDb 6.6 2006 HD

Smokin’ Aces

Smokin’ Aces

2006
Action Comedy Crime Thriller
109 min R France
6.481 / 10
6.6 IMDB

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Joe Carnahan / Larry Blanford / John M. Morse / Ben Hernandez Bray / James LaRocca / Ruby Stillwater / Alexa Alden / Jillian Giacomini / Justin Muller
Starring
Ryan Reynolds / Andy Garcia / Martin Henderson / Chris Pine / Ray Liotta / Alicia Keys / Common / Taraji P. Henson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

chaotic stylish violent energetic convoluted entertaining dark humour over-the-top audacious frenetic action-packed memorable

Reviews

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Scarlett Davies
May 6, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In Smokin' Aces, the bullets fly with impressive frequency, but the narrative often gets lost in the crossfire. The film attempts a complex web of assassins and targets, with varying degrees of success. Ryan Reynolds anchors the proceedings…

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Julian Thorne
May 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Smokin' Aces presents a bold, albeit sometimes bewildering, vision of mobland mayhem. The film's strength lies in its commitment to a hyper-stylised aesthetic and a relentless pace that rarely allows the audience to catch their breath. Ryan Reynolds…

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Penelope Croft
May 6, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

For those who appreciate a film that doesn't take itself too seriously, Smokin' Aces offers a thrilling and darkly humorous escape. The ensemble cast, including a standout Ryan Reynolds, dives headfirst into the mayhem with infectious energy. The…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 6, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

A cacophony of gunfire and convoluted plotting, Smokin' Aces attempts to be a slick, postmodern crime caper but often stumbles under its own ambition. The performances are a mixed bag, with some actors clearly enjoying the over-the-top material…

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Eleanor Vance
May 6, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Smokin' Aces arrives with a bang, a stylishly chaotic explosion of bullets and bravado. Ryan Reynolds leads a cast that navigates a narrative as tangled as a ball of yarn after a cat's had its way with it.…

FAQs

Smokin' Aces distinguishes itself through its relentless pace and audacious visual style. It eschews a straightforward narrative for a more complex, multi-threaded approach, weaving together the stories of various assassins and law enforcement figures all converging on one target. The film's willingness to embrace absurdity and over-the-top action sets it apart from more grounded crime dramas.