How does a man with a streak of bad luck make a living in Las Vegas? He works in a casino as a freelance adviser to bring his bad luck to gamblers on a roll.

William H. Macy plays Bernie Lootz who is unlucky in life and love. He is the poor sap we love to pity. Alec Baldwin plays the underhanded boss who can show is loving or cruel side at the flip of a switch. Maria Bello plays Natalie who could change Bernie’s luck.

The Cooler is a great story. Macy, Baldwin, and Bello give a wonderful performance. The Cooler walked away with a MPAA rating R rather than NC-17 over a little bit hair. As long as you do not mind a couple seconds of a naked Macy, The Cooler is a good flick.