bowmanblue This film mainly reminded me of (the far superior) 'Lucky Number Sleven'. I won't say why, because that might spoil it for you if you watch 'Guns, Girls and Gambling.' The two films follow (dare I say a 'more British' style?) genre of film where a character gets into trouble with numerous different warring factions (normally gangsters – think Lock Stock, Snatch and Layer Cake) and ends up having to dodge the lot of them and/or pit them against each other in order to come out on top.Christian Slater's offering is – sadly – not quite as good as any of those films I've mentioned. However, that's not to say it didn't have a certain charm. Did I like it? Yes, I did. It kept me entertained for its duration. It's not the longest of films, but it does have some fun scenes which go a long way to make me stay the distance.From the title, you can probably tell that it is going to be a little tongue-in-cheek. It could never be played totally straight. There's plenty of black humour as one assassin murders another, before being offed himself in another gruesome way. There are plenty of characters, all of which get their own 'freezeframe introduction,' complete with title. This probably happens a little too often and ceases to be cool pretty soon, especially as most of the characters get killed only a few scenes after they're introduced. The other downside – in my opinion – is the blonde 'bombshell' assassin who spouts poetry before she kills her victims. It's supposed to be cool, but it just doesn't work and I found it pretty hard to stand.You may have noticed Gary Oldman on the cover. That's about his biggest part in the film. What he does is little more than an extended cameo, but – naturally – he steals every scene he's in. There are some twists in the story – some you'll see coming, others may take you by surprise, but by the time the credits roll, you'll feel satisfied that everything adds up (well, just, but it does more than it doesn't!).If you like those sorts of Guy Richie gangster movies, or are just looking for something loud, a bit cheesy and quick, then give this one a go. It's no classic, but it is entertaining if you set your sights low enough.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

SnoopyStyle Someone has stolen a valuable Native American mask stolen during a Elvis impersonator poker game at a casino. Now everybody is hunting all the Elvises in search of the mask. Writer/director Michael Winnick can't quite elevate this more than an overstylized B-movie indie. At least it seemed to enjoy the sarcastic tone of the movie.I am surprised at how many big time actors are in this movie. I'm not sure how he got Christian Slater to star as the lead. He's quite effective by filling the screen with his manic energy. Then they got Powers Boothe, Chris Kattan, and OMG!! Gary Oldman to take minor roles. Sure they're stuck with a guy like Dane Cook. But Megan Park does a nice Girl Next Door 'Look Behind You' character.The story is a rolling twisty roller coaster. The production value is quite low. At least Helena Mattsson is squeezed into this hot outfit as The Blonde. If the convoluted story doesn't blow your mind, her boobs will.

LeonLouisRicci From the title forward there isn't anything original in this wink and nod Movie that, to be kind, has got to be an homage and not a rip-off. It is so blatantly obvious that it can be nothing else. For those unaware, for those wondering, there is a Mamie Van Doren Drive-In Flick from 1959 called Guns, Girls, and Gangsters.After that, we have here every modern Cult Movie cliché wrapped together in a Direct to Video (who decides this thing?) star-studded Comedy/Action wisp that is so full of froth that it glides along with jaw dropping easiness. It is Photographed and presented with absolute Professionals at the controls and it all seems like an in-joke on us. A moonlighting gig with walk through appearances.But it is all handled so well that it is quite a mystery as to why? This is a well made tax-write off for someone with the help from a lot of friends. That could be one explanation. There are probably others, but who knows? In the end it is mildly entertaining and not the worst of this kind of reflective junk. There is enough here to keep your interest and it is watchable despite itself.

anthonybevilacqua77 This is the kind of cinematic experience where everything you need to know (not to mention everything you don't) is forcibly spoon fed to you exactly a million times over. What you see here is precisely what you get, and that list is as follows: Christian Slater as Christian Slater, endless clichés and plot holes, recycled characters and storytelling devices, shamefully shameless editing, racism, sexism, gratuitous violence, oh, and did I mention Gary Oldman as an Elvis Impersonator? This film is pretty much the bastard child of 3,000 Miles to Graceland and Smokin' Aces. Two films that were not all that original to begin with...but I love them anyway. And same goes (if only to a slightly lesser extent) for Guns, Girls and Gambling. So basically, I'm saying it works...just not very hard.