The Hustler
The Hustler
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
Mister Arn reviewedMarch 28, 2025
The Hustler is filmed in black and white, a choice that suits its gritty, somber tone. The opening pool hall scene lays out the stakes—ambition comes at a cost, and failure has weight. It has stellar performances across the board.