Smokin' Aces (2009) Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Alicia Keys, Chris Pine, Ben Affleck. Written By: Joe Carnahan. Directed By: Joe Carnahan. Smokin' Aces is an American Crime movie about Las Vegas magician and wannabe mobster Buddy 'Aces' Israel (Jeremy Piven), when word gets out about Israel being a snitch and an eavesdropper, high ranking gangsta Primo Sparazza puts out a hit on him with a reward of $1 million, but he also wants his heart. Word gets out about the bounty and the race for Israel begins with participants of the highest assassination profession, as well as the less professional and more psychotic standard. This movie has FBI agents, bail bondsmen, Nazi-loving and bloodthirsty brothers, a man of all disguises and more all after this mans heart, all locked and loaded and ready to fire. With Israel hiding in the penthouse suite of the Nomad Hotel, with several ways up, this movie keeps you on the edge of your seat and gets you ready...