okay movie

Rating: Null/10 (14 July 2011)

Okay movie! When I watch a movie like "The Hustler" I see the evolution and improvements of movie making. The Hustler is still a good movie, with strong acting by Newman, Scott, and Gleason. There are some strong movie scenes in the pool hall. The scenes where Newman hustles a few people are great. However, there are disjointed scenes where Newman and his love interest become part of the story. The love interest scenes get across as flat. The ending with Newman's girlfriend is formulated and stale. The final scene in the pool hall with Newman is too dramatic. Good acting considering the times they worked in. Six out of ten stars. Depending if you are a Paul Newman fan or not is whether you like the Hustler. Cool Hand Luke is a better film from this era.