Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Hustler (1961)*****Blu-ray


The Hustler is a splendidly constructed entertainment, with each frame attesting to high levels of craft in every phase of its production. Helmed by Robert Rossen, a talented writer/director of hardnosed dramas, this is at heart a sports movie that somehow manages to avoid the genre’s clichéd baggage.

Read my entire review at IONCINEMA.com





2 comments:

Derek Johnson said...

One of my favorite movies. Completely agree with you assessment.

-Derek--> For Lack Of A Better Title

Bunched Undies said...

Thanks Derek...congrates on the new addition to your family :)

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