- Release Date: 2004
- Runtime: 95 min
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Starring: Joe Nicolo, Carl Mazzocone Sr., George Tovar, Frank Medrano ... see all
- Director: Damian Nieman
- Plot: Shade is set in the world of poker hustlers working the clubs and martini bars of Los Angeles. The tale unfolds as a group of hustlers encounter "The Dean" and... Read more
User Reviews
Underrated
Jun 24, 2008
CRS878 - yahoo.com
Jun 24, 2008CRS878 - yahoo.com
Clever, fun, and had a cool vibe throughout the film. For a movie I had never seen a preview for, I was very impressed. I am always hesitant to watch movies with Stallone and and Melanie Griffith but they were also... Full review
underdog
Aug 02, 2007
m.tuffrey - yahoo.com
Aug 02, 2007m.tuffrey - yahoo.com
it was an alright movie.its got its action.though needed better villains.atleast some giant monster.All in all it was alright.it has its laughs.... Full review
Much better than implied
Feb 08, 2007
leneethegoddess - yahoo.com
Feb 08, 2007leneethegoddess - yahoo.com
I watched this movie only because of its cast as I had heard nothing of it before seeing it in the video store, but can I tell you how pleased I was!... Full review
Great Movie With A Good Twist....
Dec 28, 2006
guzv_1 - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2006guzv_1 - yahoo.com
When I saw the opening credits of the movie and saw Sly, was in the movie I decided to watch, and to my surpise I found it very good and worth the time, I haven't even heard of this movie before,... Full review
“Poolhall junkies†with cards
Dec 28, 2006
mailspl - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2006mailspl - yahoo.com
I’m not a Sylvester Stalone fan but he was really good in this movie. It was a great role for him and Jamie Foxx as great for the small amount of time he was in the film. The movie wasn’t great.... Full review
okay movie if you're a fan of card games
Dec 28, 2006
see_dogg - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2006see_dogg - yahoo.com
I'm a fan of card games, so any movie that deals w/ poker gets my intrest. the story was good but the acting made me not like it as much. but i'll still add it to my collection along w/ ROUNDERS... Full review
made in the shade
Dec 28, 2006
sonnysaenz - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2006sonnysaenz - yahoo.com
wow great movie great story great game of cards.and great extras you can really learn some cool stuff .. after you watch the movie check out the web site to learn a thing or two about playing cards..this film will keep... Full review
One of the better films of 2004
Dec 28, 2006
goodfella2920 - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2006goodfella2920 - yahoo.com
An allstar cast, with an all star payoff of a movie. When I went to the movie Shade I can honestly say I didn't think it was going to be anything to special. In fact the only reason I went was... Full review
GET READY TO PLAY!!!!!!!
Dec 28, 2006
brandontheman188 - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2006brandontheman188 - yahoo.com
Shade is a fun gambling flick. It is one of these "you owe me money" movies and if you don't win, you die!!!!! Awesome, two thumbs up!... Full review
So poor that I had to laugh
Jul 20, 2006
rmoriart - yahoo.com
Jul 20, 2006rmoriart - yahoo.com
Shade was the poorest movie I've seen in a while. The dialogue was pitiful, and the non-linear structure of the film was a pathetic rip off. Who the heck financed this piece of junk?... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jan 06, 2008associatedcontent.com
has a fairly impressive cast, which includes:.... ... Full Review
| Apr 09, 2004Box Office Prophets
Charlie Miller, a successful con artist, is looking to make the proverbial (and cliche) one last big score before heading off to greener pastures..... ... Full Review
Cinema Signals
To its credit, the movie is replete with surprise appearances as characters come and go.
To pick the mark, he has foxy, elegant judge of character Tiffany (Thandie Newton), a lady who can give Halle Berry a run for her money in sheer sensual distraction.
... Full Review
Qwipster's Movie Reviews
Possibly the biggest attraction to Shade comes from an interesting collection of actors, all of whom perform quite well in their respective roles.
As far as its own story goes, it doesn't really miss too many beats, with credible actors, interesting dialogue, nice direction, and good music.
... Full Review
eFilmCritic.com
Looks can certainly be deceiving though and Shade succeeds at being a passable entertainment while chances are you know what its holding all along.
But Shades is a fun gang to watch.
... Full Review
News
Shade
efilmcritic.com –
2006-06-03
It's not a model of its subgenre like James Foley's brilliant "Confidence" (see review), but for undemanding entertainment it'll do. Shade , which isn't exactly the best-written film on the planet, relies a bit too much on its written words... ... Full Article
Shade (2003)
fromthebalcony.com –
2004-05-03
'Shade'
calendarlive.com –
2004-04-09
"Shade" is a clever and adroit B picture with A virtues, starting with its ensemble cast, headed by Stuart Townsend, Gabriel Byrne, Thandie Newton and Jamie Foxx. ... Full Article
It's morning on the set of Evening Shade . The actors are arriving for a read-through of the week's script, and a raucous camaraderie prevails. ... Full Article
Producers Synopsis: In the shady atmosphere of an underground gambling club, LAs card sharks come out to play.Deception and trickery is the only rule in a game where nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a poker face. ... Full Article

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