You may not have heard of Smokin’ Aces. It wasn’t exactly what you’d call a big box office hit. However, it’s a very underrated film that deserves to be watched.
This is the trailer for the movie, which originally came out in 2006. It features Jeremy Piven as the target of a mob hit, Chris Pine as one of the would-be assassins, and Ryan Reynolds as one of the Feds trying to protect him.
The title comes from the fact that Piven’s character is nicknamed Aces, although his real name is Buddy Israel. The story is superb, the acting often brilliant, and the whole movie sits together really well.
A lot of the actors in Smokin’ Aces have gone onto greater things – especially Chris Pine, who played Captain Kirk in Star Trek this year.
If you can get hold of the DVD or find this movie on TV then watch it.
