Review of The Sting (1973) by Aidan H — 28 Jan 2009
People tend to think of the 40's as the Golden Age of Hollywood but they're wrong. The 1970's brought us some classic movies and this, without a shadow of a doubt, is up there with the greats of yesteryear.
The big screen's golden buddy couple, fresh from the success of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, exhude a twinkling charm and easy style that has not been replicated since. The film itself is a series of vignettes, building on the characters as its chapters, neatly illustrated in Norman Rockwell-style, unfold.
Great performances from a great cast of character actors backed by solid story-telling and sparkling dialogue. Even if you've seen it before, the financial ruin of Robert Shaw's killer crime lord, and the cons that lead up to it, are well worth a second look.
If you haven't, you are in for a treat.
This review of The Sting (1973) was written by Aidan H on 28 Jan 2009.
The Sting has generally received very positive reviews.
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