It’s been a long time since Joe Carnahan announced that there would be a direct to DVD prequel to his latest film, Smokin’ Aces. At the time he said that it would focus on the Tremor Brothers, the Raising Arizona-esque trio of mad punks, and that the lack of MPAA oversight would lead to a truly unfiltered experience.
And then that was it. Honestly, I thought we’d be seeing this sucker by now, especially because Universal was being pretty aggressive with their DTV titles. But it seems like nothing in Joe Carnahan’s career goes completely smoothly, so now, months and months later, the prequel finally got the green light. Direct from Joe himself, via his blog:
Guys:
Finally, some actual ‘Smokin Aces’ news. Universal has officially greenlit the
prequel and we are underway. Cameos will abound. Trust me.
JC
I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of madness the mind of Carnahan unleashes here (although he won’t be directing). Should be fun.
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Smokin Aces had the worst 15 minutes EVER.
Please no.
Smokin' Aces is such a piece of steamin' shit. God, just thinking about it makes me angry.
At least we should be spared Alicia Keys "acting".
I think people are being unfairly harsh on this film, surely anything with Affleck getting blown away in the first reel is worth something?????
I try not to be a movie hater. and just piss on something, and I LOVE Narc, but Smokin' Aces was complete shiet. Completely.
Keeping in mind that I am right and you are wrong, barring some misteps smokin' aces is great fun.
Alicia keys is awful and all kinds of stuff is terrible with the film but its infectiously enjoyable.
"CALL THE FLORIST, THESE FLOWERS ARE WILTED."
Smokin' Aces is functionally retarded, but it has its moments. Stupid, stupid, idiotic moments. Andy Garcia was so awful, I can't comprehend him giving a good performance in any other movie. Still, if it's focused on the Tremor Bros., this will be gloriously awful. No Ryan Reynolds, please. Or fucking Jeremy Piven.
I need to see this movie a second time to properly quantify it's unholy awfulness. Is it truly such an abhorrent piece of shit that it transcends the barriers of quality and returns again in 3 days as something enjoyable? In a Sleepaway Camp/Showgirls sort of way?
"Raising Arizona-esque trio of mad punks"? Comparing garbage, Smokin' Aces, to a classic, raising Arizona, is just wrong. I think something along the lines of the Doomsday-esque trio, would be a bit more fitting.
Why is Alicia Key's getting slammed so hard on this board? Common is clearly worse.
I would like to slam Alicia Keys hard. She can act however she wants while I do it too. mmmm.
"Smokin' Aces was like getting a really awesome blow job, where right when you feel yourself starting to get to the climax the girl pulls out and gets all moody and serious and starts scolding you for liking it."
fuck you guys Smokin Aces is the shit. and this sequel will be the shit also. of course by saying the shit i am actually referring to something totally awesome.
Smoking Aces wasn't very good. It was trying so hard to be hip, but it wasn't a good film. I thought Narc was very good, but I really don't have much interest in a prequel.
Smokin aces was a piece of shit that just got worse as the movie went on.
Smokin Aces made my eyeballs bleed and my asshole go criss crossed. or was it the other way around? FUCK THIS MOVIE! HATE! HATE! seriously?
Smokin' Aces is the new Boondock Saints! An action flick for total retards!
Carnahan not directing means I have no interest. The whole fucking premise is Carnahan running amok and…oh, btw, he's not even directing. Don't bother, Joe. Let it go. I love Smokin' Aces. Either direct the sequel or what's the point?
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