Paul Newman oozes stylish cool as the impassioned title character. The outstanding jazz soundtrack is a perfect complement to this moody tale. Of course, the film features pool, but even more so than that it starkly presents the dangers of obsessive behavior. Each character experiences a loss related to their insatiable "hunger" -- as Newman's love interest scolds him at one point early in the film: "You're too hungry!" Addiction will always be dangerous, and "The Hustler" delivers this message as a clarion call.
Written 6/11/09
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