Review of Casino Jack (2010) by Jaro P — 11 Jun 2011

Great entertaining flick based on a true story...

This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by Jaro P on 11 Jun 2011.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Edith N (976) on 29 Jan 2013

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This is what you get from a very good actor like Kevin Spacey! He made Jack Abramoff a modern-day Don Corleone…

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By James J (731) on 28 Sep 2012

Must see movie if you want to understand the scope and immorality of one of the biggest greediest fraudulent lobbyists in recent times…

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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 Ben F (715) on 06 Dec 2014

Definitively forgetable, but Spacey pulls his weight and if he's your draw, it might be worth watching during a typhoon or snow storm…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 01 Sep 2012

The Abramoff story is a rich source for a splendid piece of political/social criticism. But, it falls flat…

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