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2003
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Dec 19, 2003 · Bernie, played by William H. Macy as another of his gloomy everymen, is a professional loser: A "cooler" is what his boss Shelly (Alec Baldwin) calls him. He is employed by the Shangri-La casino to wander the floor, bringing an end to winning streaks. But now modern Las Vegas is catching up with Bernie and Shelly.
77% Tomatometer 173 Reviews 69% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings Truly down on his luck, lonely single guy Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ...
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- Drama, Romance
- R
Jan 16, 2004 · 234 User reviews. 73 Critic reviews. 69 Metascore. Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 26 nominations total.
The Cooler Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand. A romantic heart beats under the cynical shell of... Wayne Kramer’s tale of...
The Cooler is an odd but ultimately satisfying mixture of real feelings, unexpected violence and improbable situations set against of the backdrop of a Las Vegas nearly gone from this world. William H. Macy plays Bernie, the Cooler of the title.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with considerable praise for Alec Baldwin's performance. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 77% based on 174 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10.
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Nov 20, 2003 · From James Whitaker’s seductive camerawork to Mark Isham’s lush score, The Cooler places all the smart bets and hits the jackpot.
Oct 27, 2003 · Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) was hired to be a cooler at the Shangri-La casino run by Shelly Kaplow (Alec Baldwin), who disabled the unlucky bastard years ago by breaking his kneecap when he couldn’t pay a gambling debt.
Nov 26, 2003 · Los Angeles Times. Director Wayne Kramer and co-writer Frank Hannah pull off a sleight-of-hand trick here, playing a gritty surface reality against dark Vegas mythology and getting away with it through a combination of shrewd, witty characterization and sure-footed storytelling skills. Read More.
The Cooler Reviews. 69 Metascore. 2003. 1 hr 41 mins. Drama. R. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Co-screenwriter Wayne Kramer hit the jackpot with his directorial debut, this engrossing, superbly acted...
