A deliberate, polished and intriguing character study, featuring a strong lead performance from Philip Baker Hall. P.T. Anderson demonstrates a great deal of directorial talent in his debut film, while Elswit's widescreen photography is sharp and well composed.
This review of Hard Eight (1997) was written by Ed Q on 07 Mar 2008.
Hard Eight has generally received positive reviews.
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