# The Cooler (2003)

> A cursed casino fixer discovers that love may be the one force capable of breaking his losing streak and defying an aging Vegas power structure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5801

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Wayne Kramer
- Cast: William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston, Paul Sorvino, Estella Warren, Arthur J. Nascarella
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318374/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, darkly comic, intimate, late night viewing, casino movie marathon

## Synopsis

In the high-stakes world of Las Vegas, love can change everything, even bad luck.

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