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 ... Read allWhen 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.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.
- Awards
- 4 wins
Christopher Michael Holley
- Beanie
- (as Christopher Holley)
Taraji P. Henson
- Sharice Watters
- (as Taraji Henson)
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- TriviaAfter filming their scene together, Ben Affleck remarked to Joe Carnahan about Chris Pine: "If I could take ten percent of what I'm going to make in my career and bet on anybody, I'd bet on that kid".
- GoofsFBI agents wouldn't randomly open fire in the general direction of the 50 caliber gunfire due to risk of public safety; There would be no telling where their bullets would hit. Even if they knew where to shoot, which they didn't, at that range a Glock (or any handgun) is totally inaccurate, not to mention it probably wouldn't have enough stopping power left to do anything.
- Quotes
Buddy 'Aces' Israel: You're looking at me like, like... I just asked you the fucking square root of something.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HypaSpace: Episode #6.20 (2007)
Featured review
Fatally flawed
If you catch this flick on cable, it might be worth watching, but don't waste any money on it.
If your a film buff, you may also want to see it because it is referential to films like "The Conversation."
The actors do one heck of a job and the individual characters are well fleshed out and interesting. Most films don't do a good enough job on character development, this happens to be one of this films strengths.
That being said, the plot is so stupid that you'll walk away annoyed. The twist at the end is just dumb, and there were several scenes which could have been deleted without damaging the film. Apparently they never heard the phrase, less is more. They could have eliminated the ADD kid completely and they could have done without the useless rant about women at the hotel check-in scene.
Another problem with the film was its pacing. The FBI are in a big rush to get to Buddy Israel before the assassins do, so they stop for lunch. Interesting sense of urgency to say the least. Also, they take the "Company Lear Jet" to get Israel, but land in Reno requiring a 2 hour drive instead of landing at the Lake Tahoe airport, which is designed for private planes and small commuter flights. A point I wouldn't have noticed if the rest of the film hadn't had similar plot problems.
If the film makers had spent less time trying so hard to be hip they may have noticed the ridiculous flaws and been able to address them. Being hip shouldn't take such a conscious effort.
If your a film buff, you may also want to see it because it is referential to films like "The Conversation."
The actors do one heck of a job and the individual characters are well fleshed out and interesting. Most films don't do a good enough job on character development, this happens to be one of this films strengths.
That being said, the plot is so stupid that you'll walk away annoyed. The twist at the end is just dumb, and there were several scenes which could have been deleted without damaging the film. Apparently they never heard the phrase, less is more. They could have eliminated the ADD kid completely and they could have done without the useless rant about women at the hotel check-in scene.
Another problem with the film was its pacing. The FBI are in a big rush to get to Buddy Israel before the assassins do, so they stop for lunch. Interesting sense of urgency to say the least. Also, they take the "Company Lear Jet" to get Israel, but land in Reno requiring a 2 hour drive instead of landing at the Lake Tahoe airport, which is designed for private planes and small commuter flights. A point I wouldn't have noticed if the rest of the film hadn't had similar plot problems.
If the film makers had spent less time trying so hard to be hip they may have noticed the ridiculous flaws and been able to address them. Being hip shouldn't take such a conscious effort.
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- shelshula
- Jan 21, 2008
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- Also known as
- Trả Thù Tên Bạc Bịp
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Box office
- Budget
- $17,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $35,787,686
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,638,755
- Jan 28, 2007
- Gross worldwide
- $57,232,879
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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