Review of Casino Jack (2010) by J. R. Jones for Chicago Reader — 03 Jan 2011

Kevin Spacey contributes a wonderfully flamboyant performance as Abramoff.

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This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by J. R. Jones and published by Chicago Reader on 03 Jan 2011.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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