Smokin' Aces Collection

The Smokin' Aces Collection encompasses two crime films released between 2006 and 2010. The initial film, Smokin' Aces, directed by Joe Carnahan, introduces a story set in Lake Tahoe involving a Las Vegas magician who becomes a key witness for the FBI. The film features a large ensemble cast including Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Ben Affleck, and Ray Liotta. Following the success of the first film, a prequel titled Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball was produced. This second installment, also directed by Joe Carnahan, explores events leading up to the original film's narrative. The entire collection has a total runtime of 195 minutes and a reported budget of $25 million, with total revenue reaching $57 million. The collection's development spanned from its initial release in 2006 to the DVD release of the prequel in 2010. Smokin' Aces has an IMDb rating of 6.6, while Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball received an IMDb rating of 5.1. The films were primarily shot at the MontBleu casino, known as the "Nomad Casino" within the film's setting.