The Sting
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Movie Reviews of The Sting
Movie Review: We "gotcha" but you don't know it!
Summary: 5 Stars
The most successful "sting" occurs when a victim never realizes that she or he has been "stung." In this Academy Award winning best film, that would be Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw), a mobster/gambler in Chicago in the 1930s who is bilked out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) and his associates who include Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford). Credit George Roy Hill with brilliant direction of an especially talented cast. The musical score is eminently appropriate, devised by Marvin Hamlisch based on the works of Scott Joplin. A great deal of real or apparent blood is shed as elaborate preparations for the sting are completed. Most of the characters are not who and what they seem. We know what Gondorff and Newman are up to, of course, which adds to the fun. But there is a twist near the end of the film which fooled me. The narrative is seamless. The pace is expeditious but unhurried. In all respects, this is a thoroughly entertaining film but also one which at least suggests some darker regions of human nature. Those who enjoy it may wish to check out The Grifters (1990) which also has a bittersweet flavor at times. For broader humor, I suggest Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988). NOTE: My comments are limited entirely to the film itself. Although the image and sound are clearer than in the VHS format, the supplementary features are unworthy of this Academy Award winning best film.
Movie Review: future con-artists, grifters, hustlers, take note!
Summary: 5 Stars
let me preface this particular review with this statement, generally i do not like older movies. now there are some exceptions, but generally i don't like them. i cannot quite nail down one reason, but just know that it holds true for the most part...with that being said, this movie is absolutely incredible. this movie goes through a variety of emotions. mostly it is a fun movie, but it does have other emotions to traverse through. the plot of this movie follows robert redford (as a small-time grifter) as he sets up a con on a big-time ganster after that man had his mentor killed.
the plot sounds simple enough, but the con is not. redford meets up with paul newman's character and the two begin the setitng up the sting. they bring in many other great supporting characters to help with the con. many twists later the movie ends on a high note (but i don't want to give it away for those who haven't seen it).
redford and newman are wonderful in this movie. they have a great chemistry and show their acting chops in this film. without their performances this movie would not be as good as it is.
i highly recommend this film to anyone who likes a good movie about two unlikely heros. also recommend, poolhall junkies!
Movie Review: One film you can watch over and over and over
Summary: 5 Stars
It just doesn't get old or tired. And each time I watch The Sting, I notice something I missed on the previous viewing. It deservedly won a gazillion Academy Awards. The Sting pairs Newman and Redford, who, having played off each other's strengths in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, find themselves up once again in deep do-do. What began as a simple caper turned evil when Redford stole Mob money and his partner and friend was killed. Knowing the Mob was after him, too, Redford figured the best defense is an offense and enlisted the drunken, over-the-hill Newman to help him cook up The Sting, the ultimate scheme of revenge that has the police on one side and the Mob on the other - and a bunch of scam artists in the middle.From then on, the movie takes one twist after another, and it's to the screenwriter's credit that what appears to be a confusing and tragic outcome turns into a tour-de-force of plotting, mental wizardry, and acting. You'll find yourself going, "Whaaaat?" at several points, and then grinning as you realize that you, too, have been tricked - or stung.
Don't miss it. And it'll make you want to buy the soundtrack of Scott Joplin's music.
Movie Review: An great comedy thriller classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
When an ambitious Small Time Crook (Two Time Oscar-Winner:Robert Redford) steals $10,000 with his old age partner from an dangerous criminal (Robert Shaw), later on that day, The Crook discover his crime partner has been murder by the crime lord. Then The Crook meets his dead friend ex-partner a Veteran Con-Man (Three Time Oscar-Winner:Paul Newman), who seek revenge on the crime lord.Entertaining comedy is directed by George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Slap Shot) and Written by David S. Ward (The Program). Winner of Seven Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Art Direction/Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Score and Best Original Screenplay. The Film recieve Three Oscar Nominations, Including:Best Actor:-Robert Redford, Best Cinematography and Best Sound. The Sting has the Greatest Double Crossing in a Movie History, Complete with an Surprise Ending. Great Fun. Better to Wait for the Special Edition DVD in a Widescreen Version, which it will be 30 Years, Next Year. Grade:A.
Movie Review: One For The Ages
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is excellent, with a stellar cast headed by Paul Newman and Robert Redford at their peak. You have to see this movie in order to fully appreciate it; no words or someone else's review can do it justice. As for the Amazon part of it, it came timely and in excellent condition. However, I had trouble with the checkout process and double ordered this movie. I gave the other to a friend but I do not enjoy being so confused and non-tech-savvy so that it makes me want to buy from another site that shows me what I have in my cart, how much the total price will be, etc. Amazon's DVDs, however, do come always in wrapped, new condition. What bothered me was my writing to the seller first to find out which was full or widescreen. I received no answer. When I happened to buy the DVD twice, I gave the fullscreen away, but that was quite tacky. An answer from the sellers would be recommended, even if the answer is no.