Poolhall Junkies
by Mars Callahan
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Actor: Chazz Palminteri, Mars Callahan, Michael Rosenbaum, Rick Schroder, Rod SteigerDirector: Mars Callahan
Writer: Mars Callahan
Producer: Carol Gillson
Producer: David Kronemeyer
Producer: David Peters
Producer: Joey Nittolo
Producer: John J. Hermansen
Writer: Chris Corso
DVD: Region Code 2
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: PAL
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 99 minutes
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
DVD Reviews of Poolhall Junkies
DVD Review: Newbie work, but the idea and concept was cool
Summary: 1 Stars
POOLHALL JUNKIES (2002) starring Christopher Walken, Mars Callahan
(for some, a John Cusack clone) and Chazz Palminteri is a skillfully
filmed picture, with a simplistic story encompassing the pool shots,
that's intended for the below 17 age bracket. This is unmistakable
from the simpleton juvenile humor, the age bracket of most of the
players themselves, the typical bar rock band and the obligatory
visually provocative young ladies.
The clownish treatment of hustling, as well as a public party held
at one of the youth's parents $3 million dollar home, the
misappropriation of tuition money for gambling on pool games, bets
made on boobs all weaken the movie experience, from the the great
sequence of pool shots, as well as Walken's and Palminteri's acting.
The predictable turn of events, is another liability.
The aspect that is better accomplished, are the more realistic ones
such as the physical violence that occurs, when one of the losers
exceeds his capacity to pay, the home schooling of a pool hustler
extending over a period of 10 to 15 years, the training and work
that goes into being a great player and honing the talent. Indeed,
the best players have chosen the game, because it's the only job
that they do, at which they're fantastic.
Some modest lessons are demonstrated, such as falling prey to the
equivalent of poker mechanics, which are the pool hustlers,
occupying the natural environment of in halls, waiting for the
innocent to participate, for various reasons, such as the challenge
to their egos, the excitement. All is on the line, luxury car,
watch, rings, etc.
Overall, this movie is perhaps best suited when played with the
audio off, in a sport bar, due to the light entertainment it
provides, having strong visually appeal.
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