Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
Director: P.J. Pesce
Actors: Tom Berenger, Clayne Crawford, Tommy Flanagan, Maury Sterling
PlotIn a whirlwind of violence and strategy, a low-level FBI desk jockey, Walter Weed, finds himself in an extraordinary and deadly situation when he becomes the target of an international assassination tournament. Unbeknownst to him, he's been marked for death in a high-stakes game where the world's top assassins compete for a hefty bounty. With the competition set to take place during his retirement party, Weed is thrust into a lethal game of survival. As the assassins converge on his location, the FBI takes drastic measures to protect their man, relocating him to a fortified bar in Chicago.
Amidst the chaos, a diverse cadre of killers emerges, each with their unique skill set and murderous intent, vying for the prestigious kill. Among them are a master of disguise, an expert sharpshooter, and a deranged explosives enthusiast, all converging on the city with the singular goal of eliminating Weed. As tensions soar and alliances form, the FBI and Weed must navigate through an intricate web of deceit and danger. The game intensifies as the assassins launch their relentless attacks, leading to a sequence of explosive confrontations. As the night progresses, it becomes clear that behind the assassination tournament lies a deeper conspiracy, one that threatens not only Weed's life but the very fabric of the agency he serves.
Writers: Olatunde Osunsanmi (screenplay), Olumide Odebunmi (screenplay), Tom Abrams (screenplay), P.J. Pesce (screenplay), Olatunde Osunsanmi (story), Olumide Odebunmi (story), Joe Carnahan (story), Joe Carnahan (characters)
Release Date: 19 Jan 2010
Runtime: 86 min
Rating: R
Country: USA, Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Assassins' Ball mimics Smokin' Aces with fun yet redundant action; decent Blu-ray adds value.
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