Review of The Color of Money (1986) by Michael T — 23 Jul 2007
Continuing the story of Edward "Fast Eddie" Felson from The Hustler? No way!! I suppose they tried their best to recreate "Fast Eddie" but this character they made has nothing in common with 1961 role played by Newman except the actor's name.
In no way one can imagine a young man Like Eddie becomes such a weak, low spirit, money lover old man like showed in this 1984 movie. Richard price the screenplay writer seems not to understand the character, the story and the hidden reasons of Walter Tevis, Writer of original novel.
In my opinion Price did it for the right price not for the right motive. Cruise as a future star did a good job, acceptable not astonishing. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (|Robin Hood's Marian, 1991) played one of her worst in this movie, an illogical, stupid, narrow minded girl she made when the writer desired to show a talented, smart and quick learner character.
My conclusion? This is a wasted great idea of bringing fast Eddie back into life and satisfying fans of ?The Hustler (1961)? . I think the comparison between Box office and budget shows that it is also a financial nightmare for Touchstone Pictures.
This review of The Color of Money (1986) was written by Michael T on 23 Jul 2007.
The Color of Money has generally received positive reviews.
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