Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball

Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball is currently streaming in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 308 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Tom Berenger's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Starz Apple TV Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball is worth clearing space for. Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Walter Weed is an unassuming desk jockey at the FBI when the Bureau uncovers a plot to assassinate him. A team of degenerate, psychotic assassins dispatched by mystery man Hal Leuco to win a huge bounty includes a resourceful beauty who has a unique method of killing her prey, a power-tool wielding psychopath and a deadly master of disguise. Tom Berenger and Clayne Crawford lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2010. Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Tom Berenger sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.