Review of American Casino (2009) by Elizabeth Weitzman for New York Daily News — 03 Sep 2009

The movie's lack of Michael Moore-style dynamism has a dulling effect.

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This review of American Casino (2009) was written by Elizabeth Weitzman and published by New York Daily News on 03 Sep 2009.

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