Review of Smokin' Aces (2006) by Tony M — 26 Feb 2010

Loved it...lots of cursing,,,but great story...love it!

This review of Smokin' Aces (2006) was written by Tony M on 26 Feb 2010.

Smokin' Aces has generally received mixed reviews.

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