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Post by kolchak92 on May 21, 2021 12:31:53 GMT
I've heard some people call this Scorsese's worst film, would you agree?
It's better to me than something like New York, New York or Boxcar Bertha but it doesn't come remotely close to its predecessor.
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Post by movielover on May 21, 2021 13:50:13 GMT
Not only do I not think it’s his worst, it’s in my top 5 favorite Scorsese movies. 8/10
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Post by kolchak92 on May 21, 2021 13:54:04 GMT
Not only do I not think it’s his worst, it’s in my top 5 favorite Scorsese movies. 8/10 What are your other four?
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Post by movielover on May 21, 2021 13:56:30 GMT
Not only do I not think it’s his worst, it’s in my top 5 favorite Scorsese movies. 8/10 What are your other four? 1. Goodfellas 2. Taxi Driver 3. Casino 4. The Color of Money 5. The Irishman
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Post by kolchak92 on May 21, 2021 14:06:04 GMT
What are your other four? 1. Goodfellas 2. Taxi Driver 3. Casino 4. The Color of Money 5. The Irishman 1. Taxi Driver 2. After Hours 3. The Aviator 4. The Age of Innocence 5. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
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Post by Mulder and Scully on May 21, 2021 14:25:44 GMT
Probably a minority opinion but I think it's one of Scorsese's best and better than the first one.
This movie simply oozes cool. I like the gritty cinematography, it gives the movie a cool vibe. Add to that Newman and Cruise, two of the coolest actors of all time and energetic direction from Scorsese, sharp script and a great soundtrack and score.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 21, 2021 15:23:33 GMT
It's a great flick, can't imagine anyone calling it his worst.
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Post by lenlenlen1 on May 21, 2021 17:35:36 GMT
I've heard some people call this Scorsese's worst film, would you agree? It's better to me than something like New York, New York or Boxcar Bertha but it doesn't come remotely close to its predecessor. Its not his worst. I think maybe New York, New York takes that spot. But Color of Money is one of his most different movies, and because of that I think it gets a worse rap than his crime movies. He gets great performances out of Newman and Cruise. Its great stuff.
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Post by jcush on May 21, 2021 18:39:15 GMT
Definitely not his worst in my book.
I actually really like it and would only put it barely below The Hustler.
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Post by ck100 on May 21, 2021 22:12:45 GMT
Some people give it a negative review because the movie is the closest thing to Scorsese working as a director-for-hire.
IMDB The Color of Money Trivia:
"Martin Scorsese has said he mainly did this at the insistence of Paul Newman and to prove that he could make a mainstream studio picture that would be finished on time and under budget. He felt that, despite his minimal input, that it was not a personal picture and he was more or less a "hired gun" on this."
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Post by ck100 on May 21, 2021 22:34:50 GMT
Siskel and Ebert gave The Color of Money two thumbs down. A rarity for a Scorsese movie they've reviewed.
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Post by ck100 on May 21, 2021 22:45:00 GMT
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:
The Color of Money (1986) - 3 out of 4 stars
"Sharply made, nicely textured sequel to THE HUSTLER, with Newman's Fast Eddie Felson finding a younger, greener version of himself in small-time pool hotshot Cruise, whom he decides to promote for another shot at the big time. Hardboiled script by Richard Price, flashy direction by Scorsese, flamboyant camerawork by Michael Ballhaus, and top-notch performances by Cruise and especially Newman make this a must-see...though film's second half is protracted and disappointing, with a hoped-for-climax that never occurs. Newman finally picked up an Academy Award for his fine work here."
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Post by Fox in the Snow on May 22, 2021 0:29:37 GMT
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Post by Geddy on May 22, 2021 0:40:55 GMT
Hardly his worst film imo. Forced to pick one Id say it was Bringing Out the Dead.
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Post by darksidebeadle on May 22, 2021 1:00:34 GMT
In my top 10 Scorsese
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Post by kolchak92 on May 22, 2021 5:25:58 GMT
Some people give it a negative review because the movie is the closest thing to Scorsese working as a director-for-hire. IMDB The Color of Money Trivia: "Martin Scorsese has said he mainly did this at the insistence of Paul Newman and to prove that he could make a mainstream studio picture that would be finished on time and under budget. He felt that, despite his minimal input, that it was not a personal picture and he was more or less a "hired gun" on this." Well wasn't Cape Fear literally Scorsese working as a director-for-hire?
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Post by ck100 on May 22, 2021 5:54:26 GMT
Some people give it a negative review because the movie is the closest thing to Scorsese working as a director-for-hire. IMDB The Color of Money Trivia: "Martin Scorsese has said he mainly did this at the insistence of Paul Newman and to prove that he could make a mainstream studio picture that would be finished on time and under budget. He felt that, despite his minimal input, that it was not a personal picture and he was more or less a "hired gun" on this." Well wasn't Cape Fear literally Scorsese working as a director-for-hire? Well yes, but that was a first for him around the time of The Color of Money. IMDB Cape Fear (1991) trivia: "Steven Spielberg was originally set to direct. He later recommended Martin Scorsese for the job and personally called Scorsese, letting him know that this was a commercial film that had potential to be a hit, which would exercise more power for Scorsese to make his films." "Martin Scorsese directed the film as part of a two picture deal with Universal Pictures, because of their help and support with the release of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). The other movie in the deal was Casino (1995)."
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