Invaderbank
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Rosie Searle
It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
Roxie
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
bombersflyup
The Color of Money is a classy film, with a great cast. It's not perfect, but it does deserve this rating.The opening sequence is truly one of the best in cinema. Each character is at their very best here and Phil Collins's "One More Night" is playing. On the snap Vincent! Paul Newman is exceptional throughout and mostly carries the film beyond the opening sequence, but a lot of that is due to the restrictions on the other characters. The plot is quite weak, as it is a film about hustling and they never accomplish or even get into any hustling because Vincent always starts winning, except the one with the bar keep and that is just silly. The style, subject matter and acting talent is what makes it a quality film.Eddie Felson: Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.
tangreat-bk
An engaging movie filled with powerful performances and a wonderful payoff directed by Martin Scorsese. Tell me what else is new?
slightlymad22
Continuing my plan to watch every Tom Cruise movie in order, I come to The Color Of Money (1986)Plot In A Paragraph: Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) teaches Vincent (Tom Cruise) a immensely talented but cocky protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback.After the mega commercial Top Gun, Cruise switched it up, with this more serious effort, teaming up with two legends of the industry in Newman and director Martin Scorsese. You have to admire how Cruise went from the youthful appeal of Risky Business and the commercial appeal of Top Gun to working with Paul Newman and Martin Scorsese.Personally, whilst I enjoy this movie, I do not watch it often. I think it's far from the best work of any of the talent involved, but it is an enjoyable movie. Newman deservedly won the Oscar and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio lights up the screen. If anything Cruise's Vincent is a little over shadowed at times. Again, like in Top Gun, his character is cocky, but this time it's mixed with arrogance, and his character isn't really likable. The Color Of Money grossed $52 million at the domestic box office, to end the year the 12th highest grossing movie of 1986.
AaronCapenBanner
Martin Scorsese directed this sequel to "The Hustler", set 25 years later. Paul Newman returns as 'Fast' Eddie Felson, long retired from pool playing, and now a successful liquor salesman. One day in a bar, he notices Vincent Lauria(played by Tom Cruise) who has undeniable talent as a pool player but is far too overconfident, scaring away potential marks as a result. Vincent reminds Eddie of himself, so agrees to manage him, as long as he accepts his coaching without argument. Vincent also has a loyal girlfriend called Carmen(played by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) who reminds Eddie of his doomed romance with Sarah... Events will collide in the big pool tournament at the end. Paul Newman won a long overdue Academy Award for his performance, which is the best thing about this misfired sequel, which is good-looking but oddly unsatisfying, especially the ending. Lacks the stark style and memorable supporting characters of the first.
