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Poolhall Junkies [DVD] [2002]

DVD ~ Mars Callahan
3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Mars Callahan, Chazz Palminteri, Michael Rosenbaum, Rick Schroder, Rod Steiger
  • Directors: Mars Callahan
  • Writers: Mars Callahan, Chris Corso
  • Producers: Carol Gillson, David Kronemeyer, David Peters, Joey Nittolo, John J. Hermansen
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Entertainment in Video
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Jan 2004
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000127M4O
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 43,137 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Quoting from a score of tough-guy classics like THE HUSTLER, MEAN STREETS, and ON THE WATERFRONT, Mars Callahan writes, directs, and stars in this saga of pool and redemption. Johnny (Callahan) is a natural ace player held back from the pro circuit by his greedy mentor Joe (Chazz Palminteri), who wants to keep him hustling in smoky pool halls. At the encouragement of his law student girlfriend (Alison Eastwood), Johnny tries to go straight. Of course he has a kid brother (Michael Rosenbaum) who idealizes him in all the wrong ways; when he winds up in big trouble, only Johnny can bail him out by going back to the life he left behind. Christopher Walken shows up and steals the show as a strange lawyer who bankrolls Johnny against Joe in the big game climax. Rick Schroder plays the pro Johnny must beat to save the day; Rod Steiger is the hall's grizzled proprietor.
POOLHALL JUNKIES is a lot of fun. Callahan's infectious love of the game shines through in every spectacular shot and Walken is at his bizzaro best. Fans of the films Callahan emulates should appreciate his heartfelt homage to cinematic coolness.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Pool Movie, 30 Mar 2007
By Malcolm Clarke (Durham, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Poolhall Junkies [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
This movie will suit anyone who likes Pool or 9 ball.

The main character is a lifetime Pool hustler who is a real talent at the game. He tries working a real job but just can't leave the game behind.

A somewhat dated look at pool room hustling, look out for a cameo by Rodney Morris. The storyline gathers pace nicely culminating in the "big showdown" between the main character and the skilled Pool shark. Perhaps the plot is predictable, hence the 4 star rating, but a pool enthusiast will enjoy it.

A nice supplement to the Color of Money, and much better than Stickmen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Genius on a stick. Buy it now!, 1 Dec 2003
By jimdowney (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
This film is incredible! I saw it in the US at the cinema back in February, and was disgusted to find that it never got a national cinema release over here! Crazy! It's incredible. A really intertaining, incredibly cool, well written film. The characters are very real. Think Swingers meets Hustler meets Rounders. Awesome.
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2.0 out of 5 stars poolroom junkies, 18 Jun 2007
My overall opinion on this film is poor.This film has some similarities to the all time classic The Hustler with the main character with his girl who is not happy about johnny being a hustler(Paul Newman,Piper Laurie Similaritie?)The acting is OK but there is one scene where Johnny is playing pool in his girlfriends bosses house and he makes a great trick shot and he is wagered that he couldnt make the shot again in a million years(opening scene from the hustler)some good pool shots but if you want to buy a good film about pool hustling then buy the color of money or the hustler.
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