Newman is the greatest

Rating: Null/10 (11 November 1999)

Paul Newman, slips back into one of his most familiar roles with ease to provide a perfect portrayal of a retired pool hustler. He is excellent as Fast Eddie Felson and his performance overshadows everybody else on screen. Tom Cruise is in top form as a cocky young pool shark capable of beating anybody but still struggles to compete with Newman's on screen charisma. The pool scenes are compelling and I defy anybody to not want to go to a pool hall after watching this cracking film.