When the film stays in the world of politics and the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing it works well enough. It’s certainly a meaty role for Spacey, but the film gives us no reason to root either for or against this deeply flawed individual addicted to both money and power.įacing financial crisis and given the opportunity to make some real money, Abramoff and his protege ( Barry Pepper) devise a plan to bilk their Native American clients and use the money to buy SunCruz Casinos from shady businessman Konstantinos “Gus” Boulis ( Daniel Kash) with the help of a sleazy mattress salesman ( Jon Lovitz). The script is never quite sure what to do with this charismatic character who has dreams of helping the world while robbing his defrauding of Native American tribes and lining his own pockets with gold. The film gives us a look into Abramoff’s rise to prominence and the personal flaws and series of events which led to his conviction on charges of embezzlement, fraud, and corruption. super-lobbyist who became a household name working for Preston Gates & Ellis and Greenberg Traurig and a director of the National Center for Public Policy Research. Kevin Spacey stars as the Washington D.C. If you were expecting anything more from this political biopic by director George Hickenlooper and screenwriter Norman Snider you’re bound to leave disappointed. That’s really the only message Casino Jack has.
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