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CASINO JACK lays bare the wild excesses and escapades of Jack Abramoff (Kevin Spacey), a man hell- bent on acquiring all that the good life has to offer. Aided by his business partner Michael Scanlon (Barry Pepper), Jack parlays his clout over some of the world s most powerful men with the goal of creating a personal empire of wealth and influence. When the two enlist a mob-connected buddy (Jon Lovitz) to help with one of their illegal schemes, they soon find themselves in over their heads, entrenched in a world of mafia assassins, murder and a scandal that spins so out of control that it makes worldwide headlines.
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The rise and fall of 'superlobbyist', Jack Abramoff. Enjoyable story of politics, corruption and revenge. (Memo to self: never leave your lover's panties lying around.) Some of the political and business shenanigans were hard to follow (for me). But Kevin Spacey was captivating throughout and carries the film as a kind of Ari Gold (Entourage) of lobbying. One of his best performances for a while I think. Great support acting from Jon Lovitz and Barry Pepper too. It's a dialogue-heavy, slightly theatrical drama and I think it is basically only interesting to those who like to read about American politics or American business scandals - Enron, (for example). All in all, though, a good film. Great clip at the end of the real Abramoff, more unshaven and sleazier looking than Spacey.
This semi-biographical tale of a crooked Washington DC lobbyist: Jack Abramoff, who is brought down when he makes some unwise choices of business partners, ultimately felt very unsatisfying; like a meal that you've really been looking forward to but which just doesn't make the grade. Kevin Spacey is a fine stage and screen actor, but his morally bloated and physically unprepossessing lobbyist was just irritating, with his constant stream of third-rate impersonations from classic movies, his odious mannerisms, and his unwavering arrogance and self-belief in the face of rock-solid proof of his inadequacies as a human being. Along with his gormless partner in crime Michael Scanlon (an obnoxious Barry Pepper), unfathomably loyal wife Pam (Kelly Preston), and repellent stooge - licentious mattress salesman Adam Kidan, Abramoff proceeds to barge his way into any area which will boost his own bank balance, until hubris finally trips him up.
Overall this is a well-made movie, but I just felt it lacked soul, and only really served as a reminder of just how much folly and greed we are all capable of.
Overall this is a well-made movie, but I just felt it lacked soul, and only really served as a reminder of just how much folly and greed we are all capable of.
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Good acting and what promised to be an exciting plot, but it was just really dull. Quite drawn out and a bit depressing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Spacey at his best
Can you go wrong with Kevin? Answer see the film. A quiet film with great performances, Barry Pepper brings his A game.
Published 2 months ago by dido
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring
This film may be based on a true story, but oh my is it boring!! I love Kevin Spacey and he does a good job portraying the man but I would not waste my money!
Published 6 months ago by LJONES7
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