The Sting (Universal Legacy Series)

There is little meaningful that I can add to the lengthy descriptions, reviews, and accolades already enunciated about "The Sting." It is the quintessentially "Perfect Movie," in every conceivable aspect of film-making. The cast, the story line itself, the script, the cinematography -everything. While not a short film by any measure, there is not a weak link in in the sequence of events and it moves along very evenly, with interspersed high drama, excitement, mystery, moments of tenderness, and one of the best "surprise endings" ever conceived. If there were eleven stars to award here, eleven it would be!

This is a classic film. I'm glad I waited so long to watch it again, as it felt like it was the first time. The Sting has an incredible cast and an engrossing story. If you've never seen it,it will knock your socks off,if you have you will still love watching the movie unfold. The DVD treatment is excellent with a stellar transfer and yes it is the correct aspect ratio! It also had a ton of interesting extras.

I think that Oceans Eleven was trying to copy this movie; the big bad rich guy who they want to ruin, they steal his money..........ETC. Although I did like Oceans Eleven and stuff about it was unique, I though that this was by far so much better. Also I really like Robert Redford movies! Try watching Buch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid(also starring Paul Newman) or All the Presidents Men.

The only reason this movie gets a low rating was due to a damaged dvd, that had to be replaced. Otherwise this movie is in my personal top 100 movies of all time.

George Roy Hill's reprise with Newman and Redford (after "Butch Cassidy") once again comes up a winner. Vivid 1930s period detail and a sublime Scott Joplin ragtime score add flavor to a wildly entertaining, twisty yarn that plays out like a perfect sleight-of-hand trick. Even we the audience aren't in on the whole picture. Newman and Redford recapture the chemistry of their earlier outing, and Shaw makes an ideal villain/victim. Charles Durning also stands out as a sleazy, crooked cop. Grade A entertainment, suitable for older kids.