The Sting

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Ericka R I love that I had the opportunity to see it on the big screen again. The first movie I saw in a theater that I remember. I was too young to understand most of it, I was 3, but I loved it all the same. Such a marvelous ensemble of stelar craftsmen. My mom suggested we get the soundtrack. I already have it for her. We were over joyed. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/23 Full Review chris m not for nothing, it won 7 academy awards. the opening credits, conceived with admirable visual virtuosity, set the tone from the very beginning for a work that unfolds one of the most iconic pieces of music in history: 'the entertainer'. it is no surprise that this score earned marvin hamlisch an oscar, as it integrates with such energy and precision that it enhances every moment. the sound design, vibrant and thrilling, acts as a narrative engine guiding the viewer with confidence. visually, 'the sting' is a fascinating spectacle. its composition of shots, careful framing, and aesthetic design achieve a magic rarely seen on the big screen. the direction, flawless, constructs atmospheres of tension and lightness with admirable fluidity. the famous poker sequence, even for those unfamiliar with the game, stands as one of the most tense and intense in modern cinema. the performances shine on their own, with robert redford in a state of grace devouring every scene he appears in. the chemistry between the characters, perfectly written, gives the story a narrative solidity that is hard to match. moments of genuine emotion intertwine with passages of great dramatic intensity, forming an exemplary balance. the ending, executed with admirable precision, reinforces the feeling of witnessing a major work. the mise-en-scène, carefully crafted down to the last detail, highlights the mastery of direction that leaves nothing to chance. in short, 'the sting' is an outstanding cinematic exercise, a demonstration of how film can be both thrilling entertainment and art at its highest level. it is no coincidence that in 1974 it won 7 academy awards, including best picture of the year, cementing itself forever as an essential classic of the seventh art. spanish: no por nada ganó 7 óscar. los créditos iniciales, concebidos con un virtuosismo visual admirable, marcan desde el comienzo el tono de una obra que despliega una de las canciones más icónicas de la historia: 'the entertainer'. no sorprende que esta partitura le valiera el óscar a marvin hamlisch, pues se integra con tal energía y precisión que potencia cada instante. la ambientación sonora, vibrante y trepidante, actúa como un motor narrativo que guía al espectador con firmeza. visualmente, 'the sting' es un espectáculo fascinante. su composición de planos, el cuidado en los encuadres y el diseño estético alcanzan una magia pocas veces lograda en la gran pantalla. la dirección, impecable, construye atmósferas de tensión y de ligereza con una fluidez admirable. la célebre secuencia de póker, aun para quienes desconocen el juego, se erige como una de las más tensas e intensas del cine moderno. las interpretaciones brillan con luz propia, con un robert redford en estado de gracia que devora cada escena en la que aparece. la química entre los personajes, perfectamente escritos, dota al relato de una solidez narrativa difícil de igualar. momentos de emoción genuina se entrelazan con pasajes de gran intensidad dramática, conformando un equilibrio ejemplar. el desenlace, ejecutado con una precisión admirable, refuerza la sensación de estar ante una obra mayor. la puesta en escena, cuidada hasta el último detalle, subraya la maestría de una dirección que no deja resquicio al azar. en definitiva, 'the sting' es un ejercicio cinematográfico sobresaliente, una muestra de cómo el cine puede ser, a la vez, entretenimiento vibrante y arte en su máxima expresión. no es casualidad que en 1974 conquistara 7 premios óscar, incluido el de mejor película del año, consolidándose para siempre como un clásico imprescindible del séptimo arte. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/25 Full Review Larry P The two greatest films in American cinema are The Godfather and The Sting. George Roy Hill's masterpiece weaves a brilliant screenplay with Robert Redford and Paul Newman at the peak of their respective careers. Scott Joplin's music via The Entertainer is a character all its own, setting the convincing tone of the 1930s. Robert Shaw's villain is as cold and brutal as they come. Extracting comedy from tragedy, mining revenge from greed, The Sting is without peer among comedic films. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Stephen C 2 hours and 9 minutes of comedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Paul Newman as Henry Gandorff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review Faiz D Great comedy-crime caper that inspired so many con films. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Greg H Epic entertainment… From cinema's days of glory. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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