The Hustler (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) | Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason

The Hustler (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) | Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason | Even if you hate pool you'll love this movie

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	The Hustler (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason 20th Century Fox, 2007 average customer review:based on 92 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Newman stars as an arrogant hustler determined to beat Minnesota Fats at his own game, no matter what the cost.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 12-JUN-2007
Media Type: DVD

NOBODY'S RIGHT WHEN EVERYBODY'S WRONG

I first saw this film in 1961, and for my money it's probably the most realistic ever.Here's one; this reviewer can actually smell the grime as it passes through the screen. The indescribable stench of an old pool hall, the grit of a bus terminal, where your next cup of coffee may be your last, the sleazy bar that never seems to close, the self named bums who inhabit such places are all a part of everyone's inner city childhood, and beyond for most. Let's lay it on the line. Everyone involved in this movie is perfectly cast. Newman wants to kick Gleason's backside, Laurie wants to reform Newman, but really can't take care of herself.Scott will jump on a winner's back every time; the almighty buck is his entire life. Gleason, who shocked the entire country as an excellent, serious actor, plays the highly convincing "Minnesota Fats",hanging around,waiting for the next sucker to challenge him. And, in the end everybody loses.Laurie disposes of herself, Gleason loses his reputation and his wallet to Newman, Newman loses his girlfriend and his "right" to play bigtime pool because Scott has lost his "cut" and threatens Newman with massive retaliation.The parties drift away, each probably to his own bar that never closes.

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Even if you hate pool you'll love this movie

It can be viewed as an allegory about a man fighting the devil for his soul or a sports movie of a man finding the ultimate glory in winning and having to fight off the social urge to put sex, love, family and friendship first. However you view it there is a lot going on underneath the surface. A movie that can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Now don't be fooled this movie is not a Solaris or a 2001, it's not that dense and it's not on the level of "all time greats" but it's on that level right below and will be one of the better movies you'll see (if you haven't seen it already). I purposely tried to not get into specifics with this review as to not ruin the experience. Hopefully this helps.

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One of the best B&W films ever made!

This is Newman's best performance - it makes "The Color of Money" an even better movie than it was!

Definitely worth the time and the money

Don't think twice before acquiring!! It's really a must for everyone who is in love with this beautiful man and screen legend, namely Paul Newman. Some people should remain young and beautiful forever. At least in our minds and souls!

3in a half stars ...

well this quick ....magically spell myself to make this come out right an well understood ...a superiotious afi the past week made mwwe me exited it was spicy an full of flare an well educated with wisdomatic creativetyan showed the higher learning processes of posteritied solutions 333 ...ps i never can recall anyomne else saying that surprizingly enough that even if you beet me im still the best .... to me pauls greatest lines he ever said that i remember well ....she was so plain an observant in her role as well from what i canm remember truly agree with the rating afi gave ...shdfh ...

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