The Hustler

I saw "The Hustler" last night and loved it. Paul Newman as a young hot shot pool hustler who takes on the big fish in some of the most awe inspiring pool playing I've ever seen. Made we want to grab a cue and take a few cracks myself. Problem is I usually embarrass myself horribly at pool - particularly when it's my turn to strike and I miss the huge triangle of balls altogether. I do have the occasional flourish of brilliance bit it's generally pure fluke and the ball sinks in a pocket I was never even meaning to aim for. The movie also contained a rather tragic love story which I wasn't expecting - and leaves you with a lot to think about. Definitely a movie I would heartily recommend.