Review of The Sting (1973) by Ryan V — 17 May 2012
This film is often labeled as a weak sister to Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid since it reteams Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and director George Roy Hill. Personally speaking, I enjoyed the funny, slicky-paced, and affable charisma of The Sting even more than that legendary western.
Taking place during the Depression, the plot follows a con man (Redford) attempting a tricky scam on the racketeer (Doyle Lonnegan) who murdered his mentor (Robert Earl Jones). He's helped out by the a famed fellow hustler (Newman), but it's not known if the pair can navigate all the twists in their elaborate scheme.
The Sting was very successful on its release, but it's most lasting influence is that its soundtrack revived interest in the ragtime music of pianist Scott Joplin.
This review of The Sting (1973) was written by Ryan V on 17 May 2012.
The Sting has generally received very positive reviews.
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