Game of Aces
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A rescue attempt of a German traitor during World War I has unexpected consequences and sets off an adventure across the Arabian desert.
A rescue attempt of a German traitor during World War I has unexpected consequences and sets off an adventure across the Arabian desert.
Director Damien Lay tackles the ambitious genre of “WWI historical thriller” in his first narrative feature film, “Game of Aces.” Set in the Arabian desert with a predetermined storyline of historical context, unfortunately, the film is as vast as the characters in it, leaving much to be desired in terms of overall experience.“Game of Aces” wants to be a comedy, but just doesn’t nail it. Whether that’s due to the choppy edit, or the overall non-fluidity of the project, what we have here is a hum-drum film that is void of cohesive focus.
Film. Review: Game of Aces. The characters’ motivations are dictated less by the dynamics of their personalities and more by the needs of the screenplay. by Steven Wright.Cast: Chris Klein, Victoria Summer, Werner Daehn, Randy Oglesby, Sarah Lynn Dawson Director: Damien Lay Screenwriter: Damien Lay Distributor: Synergetic Distribution Running Time: 97 min Rating: R Year: 2016. If you can, please consider supporting Slant Magazine. Since 2001, we've brought you uncompromising, candid takes on the world of film, music, television, video games, theater, and more.
