notes

Darion 2021-12-07 08:01:38

Eddie pursues pure billiards itself. The external behavior is that he must let the fat man confess his defeat and disdain to just win money. The inner motivation is to be honest with Sarah during the picnic. One of the prerequisites for talented people is to enjoy this. process. Because of his frankness, Sarah also confessed her absolute love to him, and thought that he won, he had something that no one else did.

To realize Eddie’s talent, he needs the role of a partner. The previous partners are too weak, and the later partners are too cruel. They are investors and speculators. Through layout, Eddie’s talent is turned into real money. Once Eddie matures, the share can range from 75 to 55 or even two to 30%, because Eddie can find any smart and well-funded partner, and the biggest investment is always in the process of entering the mature period.

To Eddie, Sarah is more sophisticated and sophisticated, precious to Eddie's talents and talents. The mask said, comparing the opening and exiting bets with Fatty, Eddie's happiness and anger were written on his face in the opening, and the fat was calm, and at the end he was meticulous, decent and understanding, special character, and has a certain relationship with the face. The process of growth requires sacrifice.

The direct cause of Sarah's suicide was probably the sober recognition of Eddie who wanted to sacrifice herself. She committed suicide in him, not in her own bathroom next door, and was wearing pajamas, presumably Eddie could understand what happened. In those days, women were more passive and low-minded. Nowadays, the male protagonist in the positive image of the movie dares to unreasonably slap the female protagonist in the face.

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  • Wilbert 2021-12-07 08:01:38

    1. It is definitely the most non-mainstream & anti-type sports movie I have ever watched. 2. The anti-climax setting of the two duels + the play of double irony: losing love-embracing victory, sacrificing career-escaping from the net of slavery; here, the "win" at the competitive level has become a satanic demon. 3. The two actors have excellent acting skills. 4. Excellent editing of exquisite photography and billiards duel. 5.perverted, twisted, crippled. (9.5/10)

  • Roel 2022-03-26 09:01:05

    About men's confusion and anxiety about self-worth in postwar culture. The broken thumb is New Paulman's conceit. The experience of being pulled to the door is also metaphorically violated.

The Hustler quotes

  • Sarah Packard: I love you, Eddie.

    Fast Eddie: You know, someday, Sarah, you're gonna settle down... you're gonna marry a college professor and you're gonna write a great book. Maybe about me. Huh? Fast Eddie Felson... hustler.

    Sarah Packard: I love you.

    Fast Eddie: You need the words?

    Sarah Packard: Yes, I need them very much. If you ever say them I'll never let you take them back.

  • [in their $3,000 game, after Minnesota Fats breaks, it's Eddie's shot]

    Fast Eddie: How should I play that one, Bert? Play it safe? That's the way you always told me to play it: safe... play the percentage. Well, here we go: fast and loose. One ball, corner pocket. Yeah, percentage players die broke, too, don't they, Bert?

    [he makes the shot and the spectators applaud]

    Fast Eddie: How can I lose?