
In The Cooler, down-on-his-luck Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) is granted a strange fringe of fortune: he spreads bad luck to others, becoming a living bad-luck charm for a casino in Las Vegas. Shelly Kaplow (Alec Baldwin) exploits him while Natalie (Maria Bello) offers real warmth and a chance at redemption. The film blends crime drama with noir mood and subtle romance, probing luck, loyalty, and the price of survival in a glittering underworld.
Vegas, Crime Drama, Neo Noir, Las Vegas Noir, Romantic Drama, Character Study