A young buck out hustles the hustler.

Rating: 6/10 (6 June 2000)

Talk about a rush and new found vitality. It has been awhile since Fast Eddie Felson seriously picked up a pool cue. The clever hustler takes a young, flashy shooter under his wing. The not well hidden agenda is to get back into the action on the coattails of his young protege. Great sequel. Martin Scorsese's camera work makes shooting pool a form of artistic expression.
Paul Newman is in top form in his reprise role of Eddie Felson. Tom Cruise is super as the talented, cocky and fearless Vincent Lauria. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is the alluring girlfriend of Vincent. She partners with Fast Eddie to propel the protege to his finest hour.
John Turturro, Bill Cobbs and Helen Shaver also appear. The film grabs a hold and won't let go.