DISQUS

Film School Rejects: Smokin’ Aces

  • H. Stewart · 2 years ago
    I had heard bad things about this movie (though not as bad as what you said!) which, as you pointed out, is disappointing because Narc was good, and showed promise. Good review, though; I think your writing's getting better. "something Michael Mann could've churned out before puberty" yuk yuk yuk. Do you think Carnahan will cast The Zombies in the Bunny Lake remake? That would make me like him again.

    And: have you noticed all the former cast members of Arrested Development are getting lousy roles in lousy movies/TV shows? What a crime!
  • Neil Miller · 2 years ago
    I liked this movie. So many people had qualms about the ending, but I thought it was very poetic. You have to just sit back and enjoy this one, it is a lot of fun...
  • Clayton L. White · 2 years ago
    I appreciate the prasie, Henry, and I had forgotten that The Zombies were in that. Honestly, Carnahan could team up with Marty McFly, go back to 1952, pick up Montgomery Clift, and cast him in the remake along with The Zombies, and I still don't think I would give him the benefit of the doubt. You're right, the cast from Arrested Development really are cheapening themselves. They are all very talented, but they seem to take whatever scripts are thrown at them for some reason.

    I see your point, Neil. The ending was fairly well executed, but it seemed to belong to another film. I think a lot of people will find this fun, but personally, it would be much easier for me to accept this as a fun ride if it weren't made by such a promising filmmaker.
  • El Bicho · 2 years ago
    "I felt ashamed for watching this piece of crap,"

    Clayton, it's not your fault, but next time, you should trust me.
  • Clayton L. White · 2 years ago
    I just read your review El Bicho, and you're right I should have listened. This movie sucked, and I still feel bad for watching it.