Review of Casino Jack (2010) by Roger Ebert for Chicago Sun-Times — 30 Dec 2010

Casino Jack is so forthright, it is stunning.

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This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by Roger Ebert and published by Chicago Sun-Times on 30 Dec 2010.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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