Review of The Color of Money (1986) by Jim W — 16 Oct 2008
I don't know why some critics like Roger Ebert found this follow up to the Hustler to be disappointing. To me, this is a flawless film with Newman in top form. He was only nominated for the Hustler, he actually won an Oscar for the Color of Money.
Tom Cruise isn't bad here either as a hot shot who Newman takes under his wing. While Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is also excellent as Cruise's girlfriend. I love this movie and I don't even like pool. The Color of Money is a very under-rated movie. To me it's even one of Martin Scorsese's best. It's worth checking out.
This review of The Color of Money (1986) was written by Jim W on 16 Oct 2008.
The Color of Money has generally received positive reviews.
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