Review of Casino Jack (2010) by Marty Mapes for Movie Habit — 03 Nov 2010

Spacey transforms a villain into a mere scoundrel.

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This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by Marty Mapes and published by Movie Habit on 03 Nov 2010.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dony S (16) on 08 Jul 2012

Don't understand all those political things at all, but Kevin Spacey is always enjoyable to watch…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 21 May 2013

Great movie, too bad it's a true story. Damn Lobbyists, call them what they are... crooks…

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By Genie K (38) on 20 Jan 2014

A Casino Jack tipikusan az a film, melyet csak a legnagyobb t?zsdecápák értenek. Így mi értetlenül állunk a dolgok mögött…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 24 Jul 2012

Super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff cons Washington power players and Native casino owners. My name is Jack Abramoff, and I work out every day…

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By Alberto G (212) on 16 Dec 2014

A movie that shows the inner mechanics of lobbying within the government. Fine acting by Spacey, Pepper and Lovitz…

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By Manu G (533) on 14 Aug 2014

Honor. Integrity. Principles. Everything is Negotiable. Good Film! Theme of this story is alive, kicking and fuelled for take-off even now…

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Although Kevin Spacey bears no resemblance to the original Abramoff, his interpretation of this white-collar mobster is a real treat…

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By Todd F (201) on 20 Jan 2013

Wasn't excpetingto like this movie sow much, besides this movie be based on a true story, it's kind of a cliche, but I loved it, Kevin Spacey…

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By David G (2,424) on 05 May 2013

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20 minutes in I did not know what was going on. 30 minutes in I wondered what I was watching. Is this a dark comedy…

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