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The Cooler
2003
Bernie Lootz (William H. Macey)has the worst luck in town. Unfortunately for him, that town happens to be Las Vegas. He gets hired by his old friend Shelly Kaplowitz (Alec Baldwin) to work at the Shangri-La Hotel and Casino, where his bad luck rubs off on the gamblers previously doing well at the tables. But Lootz isn't .. Read more
| Starring | William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy |
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| Director | Wayne Kramer |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Cooler
Bernie Lootz (William H. Macey)has the worst luck in town. Unfortunately for him, that town happens to be Las Vegas. He gets hired by his old friend Shelly Kaplowitz (Alec Baldwin) to work at the Shangri-La Hotel and Casino, where his bad luck rubs off on the gamblers previously doing well at the tables. But Lootz isn't actually getting paid; he owes money to Shelly, so he is merely working off his debt. Things go haywire when he meets Natalie (Maria Bello) and falls instantly in love--threatening to change his luck.
| Starring | William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston, Paul Sorvino, Estella Warren |
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| Director | Wayne Kramer |
| Studio | LACE GROUP |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 38 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2003 To Rent: DVD: 04 Oct 2004 |
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Astringent comedy about two losers finding themselves amid the hectic, violent world of big-time gambling; the leading performances hit the jackpot.
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- Halliwell's Film Guide
- 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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Are you lucky?
I like the idea behind this film and the underlying message that luck is a consequence of inner well-being and a positive psychology. The paradox of Las Vegas ... read more »
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- 21 Oct 2005 at 12:12
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Blended in, at a subsonic level
A random find - a film I happened to stumble upon, and I am glad I did.
Macy plays mostly serious parts - some down-trodden and self-deprecating, ... read more » - 966708
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Lasting impression
I first saw this movie on a flight back in 2005 and it certainly left an impression. The 'honest violence' of old school gambling redress versus the new... read more »
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- Steverhard
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- 21 Sep 2010 at 13:05
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Splendid performances in average drama
The performances take centre stage over the average script. The three main leads are fantastic, Macey is not quite a revelation but confirms that he is main ... read more »
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- VIDEOMONSTER
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- 03 May 2010 at 11:19
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Bello in agony after snowboarding fracture
- 23 Jan 2011
Actress Maria Bello is hobbling around Hollywood after breaking her tailbone while snowboarding. The Cooler star was in Sun Valley, Idaho holidaying with her nine-year-old son when she fell and badly injured her butt. As a result she has to take an inflatable doughnut pillow with her everywhere, so she can sit in comfort. She says, "They said it takes six months to heal, maybe... It's hard to sit down. "They should tell you to wear a buttpad. They didn't tell me to wear a buttpad." And Bello... Read more
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The Cooler
Bernie Lootz (William H. Macey)has the worst luck in town. Unfortunately for him, that town happens to be Las Vegas. He gets hired by his old friend Shelly Kaplowitz (Alec Baldwin) to work at the Shangri-La Hotel and Casino, where his bad luck rubs off on the gamblers previously doing well at the ...
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