This is definitely the worst movie I have ever seen. I don't understand how this movie has a 6+ IMDb rating. There is nothing about this movie that is good. The plot is virtually non-existent, the acting is positively awful....I could go on and on. There is endless footage of guys making pool shots, but that's it. I think the actors were hired because they are good at pool, not because they can act. It is one of those movies you get entertainment out of because it is just that bad. What is the point of these reviews having to be more than 10 lines? I think I have written an expressive review that captures my feelings about this movie and hopefully dissuades people from watching this movie.

This movie was amazing!!! I got lucky and to be truthfully honest bought the DVD because I saw Walken and Palminteri were starring in it. WOW! absolutely a wonderful find. Christopher Walken (as always captures the screen without even saying a word). It was great to see Rod Steiger again. Ha ha! and Ricky Schroeder has come a long way for "silver spoons". His acting ability was Aces in this wonderful flick. I have always enjoyed watching Palminteri on the screen (always a bad guy but so believable and entertaining as an actor). Such a wonderful cast and I would hope a sequel would arise from this but if not still a great movie that stands on its own. I love the game of pool and this movie does it justice. Even if your not a pool player you could not help but enjoy this movie. All characters have incredible depth. I highly recommend it.

I don't know why I like this movie. But, I do. The whole quiet as a church line is retarded, I cringe every time it is said. I can't believe no one else brought that up. The shots are not all that hard, and if you watch closely some are unwarranted. Why take a fancy, hard shot when you have a duck in the corner. Your opponent will realize you are a good shot and that they are being hustled. Anyone who watched the hustler or color of money knows that you have to let the opponent think they are better than you. Pulling off crazy shots will impress them and make them not want to bet. Also, they make it sound like this guy has never left his hometown. If he is the "god of pool", why would anyone play him for money? All that said, I still like this movie and have watched it several times and will probably watch it in the future. I guess it is my guilty pleasure movie. Everyone's got one, this one is mine.

Some Plots make you want to watch a movie, sometimes certain actors or actresses make you want to watch a movie, but this movie is on a playing field of it's own, A cast of new coming and unknown actors, Put it all on the table, Christopher Walken's supporting role strengthens the main character and as always brings his Presence to the screen. Easily the best pool movie, soundtrack, characters, this movie never gets old. Certain people won't watch low budget or as movie buffs call it B movies because they think its a waste of their time they would certainly be wrong with this title. Being a low budget movie it was great entertainment. If you like drama, if you like pool, or if you just good movies Here's a title for you.