Newman's acting chops are as phenomenal as his pool playing. He plays a truly despicable pool hustler that drips with arrogance and narcissism. The romance running through the film between the pool playing can drag on but I think really adds to the hopelessness that the couple feel deep down. They both know on some detached level that it won't work out but like Newman's character in the movie, they don't know when or how to quit.
Thought it was going to be all about pool and was surprised to find that this was a very dark, character driven story. Pleasantly surprised, that is. Some scenes were just fearless. Great film.
Wasn't blown away by this, in fact I was often bored when pool wasn't being played, but good acting all around. I do like that Paul Newman had no problem playing unlikeable leads.
Everybody knows that the pool table scenes are the best, is were the action of the movie occurs. Is nice to see the main character in another environment that not the pool table, but don´t make those parts to long,
and don´t make the movie ending around the girl. I want to see the Hustler happy at the ending.
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I'm shootin pool, Fats. When I miss, you can shoot.DisneyStitch
Newman's acting chops are as phenomenal as his pool playing. He plays a truly despicable pool hustler that drips with arrogance and narcissism. The romance running through the film between the pool playing can drag on but I think really adds to the hopelessness that the couple feel deep down. They both know on some detached level that it won't work out but like Newman's character in the movie, they don't know when or how to quit.Mackmannen
The first scene is absolutely mesmerizing. Paul Newman the boss!Siskoid
A pool/gambling movie? I'm there! Turns out this is far darker than you'd expect and Paul Newman eats up the screen.PrinceJax
Thought it was going to be all about pool and was surprised to find that this was a very dark, character driven story. Pleasantly surprised, that is. Some scenes were just fearless. Great film.stexdo
There's coolness dripping all over the place. Great cinematography and fantastic work by Newman and Scott.afan
Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason ARE BOSS!pouleto17
Great movieFlops
Paul Newman.devilsadvocado
The acting can get a bit maudlin at times, but a great one nonetheless.I-M-Pulsive
The pool parts were good. Some of the relationship parts were pretty boring. Overall a good film though.Dieguito
Good movie, but not as great as I expectedlionel42
Paul Newman is great - and extremely handsome btw - but it got a bit boring in some parts. I enjoyed it a lot when they play pool. A bit overrated.caley
Wasn't blown away by this, in fact I was often bored when pool wasn't being played, but good acting all around. I do like that Paul Newman had no problem playing unlikeable leads.Joker of Gotham
Everybody knows that the pool table scenes are the best, is were the action of the movie occurs. Is nice to see the main character in another environment that not the pool table, but don´t make those parts to long,4/5
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