Review of The Cooler (2003) by Aaron N — 07 Jul 2007
Shelly: That guy is kryptonite on a stick.
William H. Macy is given the lead romantic role in this romantic/vegas/gangster/comedy/drama. Its a lot of elements thrown into one offbeat love story filled with plenty of superstition.
It revolves around Macy's character. He is a "cooler". A man that has so much bad luck, he is employed to hang around the casino and end people's winning streaks.
Things change when he meets a waitress played by Maria Bello. They form an instant bond and his luck changes.
This is bad news for Alec Baldwin, the owner of the casino, who put Macy in his place. These problems could not come at a good time for Baldwin, as his casino is about to change from the old-fashion type that it is, into the family friendly casino type that fills the Vegas strip.
The movie works because of the performances of these three characters. It also helps that the score and the direction of the film are very well handled. The film shows the other side of Vegas, away from the strip, and makes it look great. Its also particularly fun to see Macy's life brighten up as things continue to change for him.
A good film about love, violence, and chance.
Bernie: Better luck next time.
This review of The Cooler (2003) was written by Aaron N on 07 Jul 2007.
The Cooler has generally received positive reviews.
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