Review of The Sting (1973) by Tony P — 21 Oct 2009
The Sting is the quintesential con man film, hearkening back to not only a fruitful decade in history, but also a tremendous era of filmmaking. The vibrant color and sweeping cinematography create a theatrical allure uncommon in the early 70s where directors like Sidney Lumet, Hal Ashby, and Joel Schlesinger dominated with brash realism.
The Sting is simply a fun, adorable picture with an intelligent plot rigged to charm and surprise. Redford and Newman ignite the screen with their exquisite talent and their blue-eyed, all-American stardom.
Venerabal character actors Robert Shaw and Charles Durning also command the screen as the film's surly antagonists. Although it may lack substance or longevity, The Sting is a stupendous work with sharp wit and a lot of heart.
This review of The Sting (1973) was written by Tony P on 21 Oct 2009.
The Sting has generally received very positive reviews.
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