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Pretty loosely connected to the first movie. Also much **much** worse. I know the original _Smokin' Aces_ isn't exactly _Citizen Kane_, but it's a good time as far as I'm concerned. _Assassin's Ball_ is not so much. It spends so much of its...
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
2010Movie86 minEnglish
Walter Weed is an unassuming desk jockey at the FBI when the Bureau uncovers a plot to assassinate him. A team of degenerate, psychotic assassins dispatched by mystery man Hal Leuco to win a huge bounty includes a resourceful beauty who has a unique method of killing her prey, a power-tool wielding psychopath and a deadly master of disguise.
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IMDb6.0/10
Google Users40%
Director: Joe Carnahan•Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Plot Summary
When a former black ops agent is targeted by a bloodthirsty cartel, he must fight for his life against a host of assassins. The film follows a trail of mayhem as a federal agent tries to track down the various killers, uncovering a conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone expected.
Critical Reception
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball was released direct-to-video and received a largely negative reception from critics, who found it to be an uninspired and gratuitous sequel. Audiences also showed little enthusiasm for the film.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks the style and wit of the original film.
- Features excessive violence and a convoluted plot.
- Fails to deliver memorable characters or compelling action.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a disappointing sequel, criticizing its predictability and lack of originality. Many viewers felt it did not live up to the expectations set by the first movie.
Fun Fact
Unlike the first film, which had a theatrical release, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball was released directly to DVD and Blu-ray.
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