Five Aces

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"Spend some quality timeā€¦ with your best friends."
  • R
  • 1999
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 5.1  (677)

Five Aces is a 1999 film directed by David Michael O'Neill and starring Charlie Sheen, Christopher McDonald, and David Sherrill. The film follows the story of Chris Martin, a man who in his youth was part of a group of lifelong friends, known as the Five Aces, who spent their summers together gambling and sharing experiences. The aging Chris is now a successful businessman, with a wife and children, but he remains haunted by the events of his past and his relationships with his childhood friends.

The film opens with Chris Martin being called back home to attend the funeral of one of the Five Aces. As Chris makes his way back, memories of his past come flooding back to him. The funeral brings together the surviving members of the group: Billy (played by David Sherrill), J.T. (played by Christopher McDonald), and Jimmy (played by Jeff Cesario). The group reunites over drinks and begins to reminisce about their adventures together and the trouble they used to get into. Chris, however, is still haunted by some of their past decisions and tensions soon arise.

As the night wears on and the drinks continue to flow, the friends become reacquainted and begin to gamble again. For Chris, this becomes an opportunity to relive his youth and make up for lost time. Each of the friends has their own reason for wanting to play again. Billy needs the money, J.T. wants to prove his worth to his family, and Jimmy merely wants to have a good time. As they play, they begin to uncover long-held secrets that reveal just how much they have changed and how much their relationships have changed.

The central theme of Five Aces is the importance of friendship and the need to remain true to one's friends. The film explores the idea that as people grow older, their relationships change and their priorities shift. Chris is reminded that, despite his success, the bonds he formed with his childhood friends are still just as important to him as they ever were.

Another theme explored in the film is the idea of redemption. Each of the characters has made mistakes in their past, and some of them are still struggling with the consequences of those mistakes. Through their experiences over the course of the night, they are given an opportunity to make things right and to come to terms with their pasts.

The performances in Five Aces are solid, with each of the actors bringing a depth and nuance to their roles. Charlie Sheen delivers a strong performance as Chris Martin, the man at the center of the story. He portrays the character's internal conflicts effectively and convincingly, conveying the sense of regret and nostalgia that Chris feels for his youth. Christopher McDonald is also excellent as J.T., the successful lawyer who still feels as though he has something to prove to his family. David Sherrill gives a solid performance as Billy, the troubled friend who provides the impetus for the group's reunion.

Overall, Five Aces is an engaging and well-crafted drama that explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the impact of the past on the present. The film benefits from strong performances and a well-constructed storyline that keeps the audience engaged throughout. While there are moments of tension and conflict, ultimately the film delivers a message of hope and the possibility of a better future.

Five Aces is a 1999 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.1.

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  • Release Date
    1999
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.1  (677)