Review of The Hustler (1961) by Keith Phipps for The A.V. Club — 20 May 2010
Like the best sports films, The Hustler makes the game look exciting even to outsiders, but Rossen's film is ultimately about a more universal subject than impossible breaks and the heavy spin of masse shots.
Adapting Walter Tevis' novel, Rossen made a morality tale without the moralizing.
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This review of The Hustler (1961) was written by Keith Phipps and published by The A.V. Club on 20 May 2010.
The Hustler has generally received very positive reviews.
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