Review of The Sting (1973) by Alex R — 13 Sep 2012
The Sting is a well crafted caper film with a great cast of talented actors under the direction of George Roy Hill and the result is an exciting and entertaining picture. The plot is effective, thrilling, dramatic right up to the final shot.
The film strength is really in the performances of the cast, and the strong script by David S. Ward. This is a very entertaining film that is a must see for fans of classic cinema. This is one of the best heist films that was made in the 1970's.
Paul Newman is great here and starring opposite Robert Shaw is one of the high points of the film. This is simply put a well executed film that is engaging from start to finish. If you heist flicks, then you should check this film out.
With a great cast delivering some memorable performances, George Roy Hill has made a stunning masterwork of cinema, and this is among the greatest films ever made. If you're a fan of great cinema, then this is the perfect film for you.
The buildup to the climax is wonderful. There's plenty of substance to the story which adds so much to the standard Heist film formula. This is a well paced and very entertaining film that remains one of the best examples of excellent 1970's filmmaking.
The Sting is one of director's George Roy Hill's best films and it remains a classic of the genre due to the fact that it's simple, yet has a very well written script and is supported by a great cast.
This review of The Sting (1973) was written by Alex R on 13 Sep 2012.
The Sting has generally received very positive reviews.
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