Review of The Hustler (1961) by Nelson M — 25 Jun 2012
The Hustler is an immensely morally complex film in the world of pool. This is more than a film about a sport, this is a film about the dark side of humanity and the lengths obsession and drive will take a person and just how far it will bring one down.
Eddie Felson isn't the greatest guy in the world, so he serves more as an anti-hero moire than he does anything else. His obsession is, in a sense, the worst side of humanity. our drive to be noticed and have our ego's stroked.
The Hustler also, if we think about it, illuminates what's wrong with the American Dream and how our drives, if taken too far, will destroy us with unfiltered opportunity and will destroy and take everything from us.
This review of The Hustler (1961) was written by Nelson M on 25 Jun 2012.
The Hustler has generally received very positive reviews.
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