Casino Jack

108 minutes

Canada

Inspired by true events that are too over-the-top for even the wildest imaginations to conjure, CASINO JACK lays bare the wild excesses and escapades of Jack Abramoff (played by Kevin Spacey).Aided by his business partner Michael Scanlon (Barry Pepper), Jack parlays his clout over some of the world's most powerful men with the goal of creating a personal empire of wealth and influence. When the two enlist a mob-connected buddy (Jon Lovitz) to help with one of their illegal schemes, they soon find themselves in over their heads, entrenched in a world of mafia assassins, murder and a scandal that spins so out of control that it makes worldwide headlines.

84% on the CINEMETER

80% - Nov 14, 2010

I never thought FUN! was the operative word of the Abramoff scandal, but this film showed me otherwise. I despise everything he stands for and I really enjoyed this film and Spacey's performance.
San Francisco Member

Brilliant black comedy that makes one laugh all too nervously√¢‚Ç¨¬¶ 'artistic license' invoked to just the right degree.
San Francisco Member

Great to see Spacey chewing scenery again. He was spellbinding.
San Francisco Member

87% - Nov 21, 2010

Spacey is a delight. He made Jack Abramhoff cuddly.
Greater New Haven Member

We are at the mercy of the lobbyists all the time. Let's get wise to it.
Greater New Haven Member

I didn√¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢t like one single thing about this film. Hateful, corrupt people who got away with a great deal and didn't even pay with many years in jail. But Kevin Spacey was EXCELLENT!
Greater New Haven Member

ATO Pictures/IDP/Samuel Goldwyn