It is an admirable first film by PT Anderson. The story is a little dull and slowly paced but the ending is cohesive and tight giving it a strong foundation. As with all of Anderson's films, Elswit's cinematography is exceptional and the performance by Philip Baker Hall is commendable.
This review of Hard Eight (1997) was written by Dillon H on 06 Mar 2008.
Hard Eight has generally received positive reviews.
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