Review of Smokin' Aces (2006) by Steve R — 18 Mar 2013

Lots and lots of bullets...and Alicia Keys.

This review of Smokin' Aces (2006) was written by Steve R on 18 Mar 2013.

Smokin' Aces has generally received mixed reviews.

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