Review of Casino Jack (2010) by Duncan S — 08 Mar 2011

Interesting true story of Washington lobbyist gone bad, benefits from Spacey's star turn, but really needs someone like Aaron Sorkin on writing duties to make it more accessible and entertaining.

This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by Duncan S on 08 Mar 2011.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Austin V (78) on 04 May 2013

I got bored and annoyed with this film within the first half an hour. I don't usually give up on films but this one deserved it…

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By Mark E (475) on 17 Mar 2012

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By Manu G (533) on 14 Aug 2014

Honor. Integrity. Principles. Everything is Negotiable. Good Film! Theme of this story is alive, kicking and fuelled for take-off even now…

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By Francis John V (69) on 04 Sep 2012

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 M (2,946) on 04 Mar 2013

Gray zone corruption in the political office. The things our anti-hero does are legal right…

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By Bruno V (991) on 03 Jan 2017

Good acting by Spacey ...and the movie well , he makes a lot of money as a Lobbyist ...but not all by the book…

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By Wiebke K (391) on 18 Jan 2013

Spacey as Abramoff is remarkable, the story so twisted and wild that one can only wonder how this could have happened in an even remotely similar…

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By Troy K (898) on 18 Dec 2014

Nothing seemed interesting, Kevian Spacey try's a lot but the script and direction fizzes out on him…

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By Michael M (3,845) on 26 Aug 2013

I would say Casino Jack is more fun to watch then the rating for the movie, mine included, make it seem…

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By Hrant B (546) on 04 Jul 2012

I thought Keven Spacey was terrific in his role as Abramoff, and a great imitator of Godfather, Stallone and Ronald Reagan…

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