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.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
It's hard to work up a whole lot of love or sympathy for convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
7 Jan 2011
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,
7 Jan 2011
rotten:
The film tries to encompass all of Abramoff's encyclopedic chicanery and chokes on the sheer volume.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
13 Jan 2011
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,
27 Jan 2011
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.