The Color of Money
1986, Drama, 1h 59m
47 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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. Read critic reviews
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Fast Eddie Felson
Vincent
Carmen
Janelle
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Critic Reviews for The Color of Money
All Critics (47) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (5)
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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.
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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.
February 6, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
It is a surprise, and a disappointment.
February 6, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Though this is clearly Newman's picture, Tom Cruise also is a joy to watch.
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A joy to see two masters (Scorsese and Newman) at ease with their work, and one, Cruise, in the making.
August 6, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
We are not on Rocky's side of the street, but in Martin Scorsese country, where bent character, not sentiment, shapes destiny, and the best the struggling human spirit can hope for is a split decision.
August 1, 2008 | Full Review…
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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.
April 8, 2017 | Full Review… -
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.
February 6, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
It is a surprise, and a disappointment.
February 6, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Though this is clearly Newman's picture, Tom Cruise also is a joy to watch.
February 6, 2017 | Full Review… -
Everything, including a splendid cast, works like a clockwork mechanism in which Scorsese faces youth with experience. [Full Review in Spanish]
August 27, 2019 | Full Review… -
The confrontational climax never quite convinces, but Richard Price's knockout script is one to treasure and director Martin Scorsese brings his trademark visual style to bear on the production.
February 6, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Color of Money
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Aug 30, 2013If you liked The Hustler, you'll like this movie, it's pretty much the same movie. I found both of them boring. Sure they're hustlers and there's some drama in it, but watching people play pool for over an hour of the film isn't my cup of tea.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Feb 28, 2013The narrative goes around in circles and honestly, did we need a sequel to "The Hustler"?Alec B Super Reviewer
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Oct 06, 2012Tend to forget this was a sequel to the film 'The Hustler', probably because it feels like a Cruise vehicle for his young obnoxious over acting and toothy grin. To be brutally honest I've never seen a film with such a huge amount of sulking, pouting and tantrums as in this film haha. Cruise along with Newman spend most of the film either screaming at each other or storming off in a huff! makes you wonder really. Personally I don't think there is much here that isn't overly original, the plot is virtually 'The Karate Kid' but with pool or 9-ball. Its funny how almost every film Cruise has done he's some kind of 'top gun' in whatever the film is about. In this we have to put with the most dreadful performances of cringeworthy over acting as Cruise dances and struts around pool tables defeating all challengers showboating as he does so. The perfect role for Mr Cruise then. The other two main cast members are second fiddle to Mr Cruise's antics but do their best. Newman seems subdued and bored to me, he looks the part still of course, the wardrobe for his character is great, the perfect lounge lizard pool shark type. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is actually really good as Cruise's girlfriend and probably gives the best performance of the three. Her quiet role is the backbone or foundations for the whole plot as she keeps both male ego's in check, somewhat. Being a Scorsese film it looks sweet as a nut, everything looks damn realistic from the bitterly cold looking locations to the smoky seedy all male pool halls. Despite that the film stretches for that epic Oscar level but really falls short, visually its great but Cruise lets it down for me as does the basic plot. Also gotta say that I hated all the negativity from the characters in this film, sure its the plot but it just left me feeling annoyed and fed up with watching them.Phil H Super Reviewer
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Aug 18, 2012In the shadow of the original, The Hustler, The Color of Money is not quite in the same league, lacking the dramatic nuance and power of the earlier film. As a sequel, however, it is not without merit, with the Eddie Felson character finding himself coming full circle, in a way that feels believable. The plot is familiar, of course, but is done well, with strong performances all around.The direction by Scorsesse also goes a long way in making the scenes have impact and tension, with his characteristic framing and ingenious eye. Ultimately, the script is really what makes the film, with memorable lines and witty dialogue that accentuate every scene, similar to the first one. I also found the ending to be particularly impressive, opting for resolution on character as opposed to story. A strong follow-up. 4/5 StarsJeffrey M Super Reviewer
The Color of Money Quotes
| Eddie Felson: | You gotta have two things to win. You gotta have brains and you gotta have balls. Now, you got too much of one and not enough of the other. |
| Eddie Felson: | Money won is twice as sweet as money earned. |
| Eddie Felson: | Nine Ball is rotation pool. The balls are pocketed in numbered order. The only ball that means anything, that wins it, is the 9. Now, the player can shoot eight trick shots in a row, blow the nine and lose. On the other hand, the player can get the 9 in on the break, if the balls spread right, and win. Which is to say that luck plays a part in 9-Ball. But for some players... luck itself is an art. |
| Eddie Felson: | You gotta have two things to win. You gotta have brains and you gotta have balls. Now, you got too much of one and not enough of the other. |
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