The film is a strong dark comedy film with a nostalgic treatment of scams in America during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The film has always attracted the attention of the audience with its witty and witty dialogues and serial cheating stories. The wonderful supporting role of Robert Shaw, the film has been praised by many film critics. The fun and coolness that comes out of this film and the seriousness that hides in it is something that many films lack. Director George Roy Hill did not confuse the complex handling of the simple plot, but simplified the complex plot with a single-line narration method. Its superb visual handling, superb storytelling and witty and engaging dialogue drive the development of the entire plot. There are no flashy and lively fights in the film, just relying on the dialogue between the two men makes the whole film full of interest. The clever layout and plot settings make the entire viewing process not only fun, but also always tense. The wonderful chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford is hard to describe in words, especially Paul Newman's flawless and perfect acting skills are brought into full play in the film, leaving a mark in film history. It is worth remembering the image of "Old Jianghu", which is unforgettable by many audiences. The film makes extensive use of the works of African American musician Scott Joblin to render and set off the atmosphere. This mix of folk songs, western music, and the syncopated rhythm of the African continent is featured throughout the film, which is in perfect harmony with the film's upbeat sense of humor, while also reviving the public's enthusiasm for this black music. (Sina Entertainment Review) The high IQ of the two protagonists in the film made the audience's mouth become O-shaped, and they were amazed. (Tencent Entertainment Review)
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