Smokin' Aces

Name: Smokin' Aces
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2006-12-09
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Andy Garcia, Martin Henderson, Chris Pine, Ray Liotta

2006 | 109 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Darkly funny, tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence and drug use.

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 to make sure he's no longer breathing.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
31% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$57 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 199K people sought it out in the past year