the blacks and whites of pool hustling

Rating: 10/10 (12 August 2000)

This is a beautiful movie. It is one of the very best black and white films I've ever seen. I love the intensity of each actors performance. The contrast between the young hustler of Fast Eddie's character to the calm confidence of Minnesota Fats is depicted so artfully. The camera angles and shots are extremely thought provoking, while at the same time it perfectly tells the story.