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Poolhall Junkies (2002)
Rate:
6
Viewed:
12/05
12/05:
Poolhall Junkies is an energetic and hip picture that drags here and there until Christopher Walken finally shows up.
The biggest mistake occurs in the last twenty minutes which is the constant shots of reactions during the pool play. I like
Mars Callahan's character. He had obviously watched The Hustler and
The Color of Money many times, hence the
mimic of Tom Cruise's character. Having a genuine background in billiards, it's his second foray as a director.
My, my...it's a flashback from the 80's. File this away under "What the Hell Happened to Ricky Schroder?" Once upon a time,
he dropped the "y" from his first name in the hopes of being taken seriously as an actor, but I'm quite sure it
goes beyond than that.
It's the final film for Rod Steiger who gives another decent performance. What a great career he had that's highlighted by
sitting next to Marlon Brando during the famous taxi scene in On the Waterfront.
Speaking of great movie moments, Christopher Walken opted to perform the trick shot himself. It usually takes a lot of
tries to pull it off successfully, but he made through the first time, hence his genuine reaction.
All in all, like Rick(y) Schroder, what the heck happened to Mars Callahan afterwards?