Takes tedium to dizzy heights never before achieved.

Crappy 80s soundtrack aside, this is an excellent movie. It's a belated sequel to say the least, but it is well worth the wait. Fast Eddie Felson is back in a way that no one could have expected. While it is a continuation of his story, it also manag... (read more) Crappy 80s soundtrack aside, this is an excellent movie. It's a belated sequel to say the least, but it is well worth the wait. Fast Eddie Felson is back in a way that no one could have expected. While it is a continuation of his story, it also manages to stand alone. However, it is not as powerful a story if you haven't seen The Hustler. Paul Newman deserves every bit of praise for his performance, it was in every way flawless.

Just as good as "The Hustler." Newman, Cruise and Mastrantonio shine!

OK I'm not gonna lie The Color of Money isn't one of Scorsese's best film. The characters aren't interesting, the story isn't interesting and it's a pretty mediocre picture. The camera movement is way to agressive and the pool scenes looks fake almos... (read more) OK I'm not gonna lie The Color of Money isn't one of Scorsese's best film. The characters aren't interesting, the story isn't interesting and it's a pretty mediocre picture. The camera movement is way to agressive and the pool scenes looks fake almost botched up. So why am I giving this film three stars? Maybe because of Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Canadian actress Helen Shaver. They are very interesting in this film.

"The Color of Money will electrify you with its suspenseful story, dazzling cinematography and dynamic performances." NOT.

The whole film is either shouted or spoken in hushed tones, mostly the latter, making it very hard to follow and not at all "s... (read more) "The Color of Money will electrify you with its suspenseful story, dazzling cinematography and dynamic performances." NOT.

The whole film is either shouted or spoken in hushed tones, mostly the latter, making it very hard to follow and not at all "suspenseful". If you really really really like pool, then you will appreciate what little cinematography there was and the only "dynamic performance" came from Newman... no surprise there.

I was bored to tears 10 minutes in and ready to brain myself with a pool cue halfway through. It is mind numbingly boring and I do not recommend it.

It doesn't have the electricity, the wound-up tension, of [Scorsese's] best work, and as a result I was too aware of the story marching by.