If you got emotions, they are going to join you for this movie

Rating: 10/10 (21 June 2011)

One of the finest movies ever made and having some of the greats act it in seals the deal. It is too close to real life and that is why it has your attention no matter what they are doing on screen. Pool halls, people who hang around them, people who play pool, women, gambling, and lots of human nature make the viewer identify with the movie many times throughout the film. You see, it is not about anyone special, just someone out there who has a story to tell and it is a doozy. People who grew up around this stuff give this movie respect and that should say it all to anyone considering watching this movie. I have seen it so many times and the mood, acting, story, directing and flow grab you each time and only let up occasionally, but not for long. If you are about to watch this, I envy your next 2 hours or so. Time well spent...