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The Color of Money

R Released Oct 17, 1986 1h 59m Drama List
88% Tomatometer 49 Reviews 73% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson (Paul Newman) decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise) and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent. Read More Read Less
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That it's inferior to the original goes without saying, but Paul Newman and Tom Cruise are a joy to watch, and Martin Scorsese's direction is typically superb.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire Yes, sure, this is mid-level Scorsese. But it says something about the director that his mid-level work still beats the hell out of just about anyone else's best. Apr 8, 2017 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune The premise might sound interesting, but the plotting is so utterly predictable that The Color of Money turns into a pool-room variation of The Karate Kid. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 6, 2017 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Tribune It is a surprise, and a disappointment. Rated: 3/4 Feb 6, 2017 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm Has Martin Scorsese’s camera ever had as much fun as it does here? Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 24, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins There are still a few surprises that have the potency to remain memorable, but, ultimately, when devious, dishonest people use one another for two hours, the end result is rarely satisfying. Rated: 3/10 Aug 29, 2022 Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof Everything, including a splendid cast, works like a clockwork mechanism in which Scorsese faces youth with experience. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 27, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Akash A I was really waiting for it to 'begin'. It was well shot, the acting was solid, but the plot was weak. Little in the realm of fresh plot points - and maybe that's a testament to how much film I've seen (or how much film has advanced since then). It is 16:9 so you can enjoy it covering your whole TV though. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review EllaJo r Gotta admit, Scorsese's not-so-famous flick wasn't half bad! It had its moments of hilarity, even if it didn't quite live up to my expectations by the ending. But hey, worth checking out for some laughs! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Crey Fish S It's good to know Martin Scorsese loves pool. This film is a lot of fun. The camerawork and editing has an incredible energy and Paul Newman is cool as hell - giving a very engaging late period performance. Tom Cruise is all over the place in this movie. From the tall hair and pre-dental work mouth to his over-the-top martial arts moves. I dig it for the character, and it sure is funny to watch, but still… ‘I'm a fuckin animal!' (Proceeds to howl 😂) Overall, a fun, easy watch, with Scorsese adding a lot of class. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/07/23 Full Review Art T On the fence with this one. Feel Maryann's character is off, and, Cruise is childish, but Newman is smooth as a baby's butt. So, there's that. Scorsese finds beautiful shots but can't help feeling this movie misses the mark, but just by a smidge. Now I have to go back and see the Hustler again. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review Eva M I feel screwed. This is the most boring movie I've ever seen. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/23 Full Review Chris G Focused direction and charismatic performances from the three leads work to create an underappreciated Scorsese gem. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson (Paul Newman) decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise) and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Irving Axelrod, Barbara De Fina
Screenwriter
Walter Tevis, Richard Price
Distributor
Touchstone Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 17, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.3M
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Surround
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