Color of Money

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Martin Scorsese's THE COLOR OF MONEY picks up where Robert Rossen's 1961 film THE HUSTLER left off. Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman), now middle-aged, finds the image of his youthful self in a pool hustler named Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise). Trying to relive his past days of glory through the cocky but inexperienced youngster, Fast Eddie takes on the role of Vincent's manager and mentor. But Fast Eddie didn't count on having to contend with Vincent's smart, sexy, and extremely ambitious girlfriend. The three characters become engaged in an emotionally complicated power struggle as they make their way to Atlantic City, where Vincent plans to compete in his first pool tournament. Scorsese's, as well as Newman's, love for the character of Fast Eddie shines through in every frame of this sequel, something that didn't go unnoticed by the academy (earning Newman the Best Actor Oscar). Playing the young upstart, Cruise steps up to Newman's challenge, delivering an energetic performance that cemented hi...

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Key Information

Martin Scorsese
Paul Newman
John Turturro
Dramas
Self-Discovery
R (MPAA)
DVD
012257513035
1986
1hr 59min

Languages

English

Professional Reviews

(10/08/1986, Jagr.): "...A keenly observed and immaculately crafted vision of the raw side of life....A distinctive pulse of its own with exceptional performances by Paul Newman and Tom Cruise..."

Product Reviews

Scorsese's Trick Shot: The Sequel To The Hustler Dec 4, 2009
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
Paul Newman, some great drama, Scorsese's direction at parts
Cons:
Tom Cruise...kung-fu?! Terrible soundtrack, corny movie

Review: Maybe fans of The Hustler might get more out of this than me. Aside from Newman's performance and a few points of Scorsese, this is a highly forgettable movie.

Great classic a must see. May 7, 2008
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
A real classic for any pool player.
Cons:
Sort of a slow movie.

Review: Fun to watch. Recommended for any serious pool player or billiards fan.

Forget 21: Watch Cool Hand Luke Become Grandpa Simpson Apr 3, 2008
5.00 5/5.0
Pros:
great update of The Hustler, Best Oscar for Newman, Best Actress nom for Manstrantioni
Cons:
Fans of the original may be outraged by how the sequel scavenges it.

Review: This is one of the best films, certainly one of the best about gambling.

The stink of money in The Color of Money. Apr 4, 2002
2.00 2/5.0
Pros:
Cruise performs relatively well.
Cons:
Cliches, plot flaws, depressing.

Review: The Color of Money is one of those few films that I wish I'd never seen.

The Return of Fast Eddy Aug 16, 2001
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
This is how to do a sequel - wait 30 years.
Cons:
I don't like an ending where we're being set up for another sequel

Review: The Twilight of Fast Eddie Felson. Paul Newman should have been given a better script for a reprise of one of his classic roles.

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