Mainstream Scorsese work isn't one of his best, but is a really good picture overall

Rating: 7/10 (9 April 2002)

Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money is a well structured, crafted piece with performances giving a pretty pig boost in this story of Fast Eddie Felson (Newman, reprising a role from 25 years back and garnering an Oscar in the process) who takes under his wing a promising pool player (Cruise) and along with his girlfriend (Mastrianno) go on the road. But the question is, will Eddie return to pool again?
Color of Money lacks some of the important and incredible qualities that went with Scorsese's best pictures, and those looking for his trademark themes might be a bit disapointed, but if your not interested in that and just want to see an entertaining drama with some slick moments, this is reccomended. A-