Rotten
The film has a complicated political story to tell, and its erratically suspenseful narrative often detracts from its central interest - what makes Abramoff tick.
Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail
Casino Jack
Honor. Integrity. Principles. Everything is negotiable.
2010 · 1h 48m · R
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Directed by
George Hickenlooper
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Casino Jack
Overview
Based on a true story, a hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.
Director and cast
- George Hickenlooper Director
- Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramoff
- Kelly Preston as Pam Abramoff
- Hannah Endicott-Douglas as Sarah Abramoff
- Rachelle Lefevre as Emily Miller
- Barry Pepper as Michael Scanlon
- Spencer Garrett as Tom DeLay
- Jon Lovitz as Adam Kidan
- Eric Schweig as Chief Poncho
- Yannick Bisson as Oscar Carillo
- Maury Chaykin as Big Tony
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
38%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Casino Jack is really two movies: a convoluted tale about the exploits of disgraced Washington super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, coupled with a zealous-if-misguided performance from Kevin Spacey in the title role.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Rotten
The film tries to encompass all of Abramoff's encyclopedic chicanery and chokes on the sheer volume.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
Spacey has fun doing Abramoff doing Al Pacino, President Ronald Reagan and Sylvester Stallone. But the typically strong Spacey isn't the only actor doing commanding work here.
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Rotten
It's hard to work up a whole lot of love or sympathy for convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Tom Long, Detroit News
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