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Poolhall Junkies

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A billiards player ends his conflicted friendship with a con man who taught him how to play the game.
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Adam Nayman eye WEEKLY It's disreputable, occasionally ludicrous and merely kinda fun. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 25, 2003 Full Review Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Whatever you want to say about this Mars Callaghan -- who is an avid cue-man in real life -- he would seem to be able to sink anything. Darned if he doesn't make this whole movie disappear. Rated: 2/5 Mar 21, 2003 Full Review Jason Anderson Globe and Mail As a director, Callahan wants the verve that Martin Scorsese brought to The Color of Money, but his visual approach is careless, relying too much on clichéd slo-mo and hasty edits. Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 21, 2003 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Aug 29, 2005 Full Review Forrest Hartman Reno Gazette-Journal The fast-paced picture sizzles with energy, and it's a tour de force for Mars Callahan, who co-wrote and directed. Rated: A- Sep 26, 2003 Full Review Prairie Miller Long Island Press A lowlife billiards drama that lacks the drive and edginess of the classic The Hustler, Poolhall Junkies does get by on its humor, energy and earnest charm. Sep 14, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris H This movie is a low-key BANGER. Could the acting be better? Definitely. But it is funny as hell, and it makes pool hustling look badass. The ending is also a chef’s kiss…. Christopher Walken is a national treasure!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Audience Member Great underrated movie! I have seen it a ton of times. The intro in the pool hall is hilarious…you missed the phucking signs Joe….😜 worth the watch. Cast is good and soundtrack rocks! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Audience Member A Hidden Gem. Similar in concept to Rounders, this indie movie is good stupid fun... and then Christopher Walken shows up hahaha! Is the movie going to get panned by critics? Yes - but you're watching because it's entertaining, not because it's competing for a Grammy Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review Tom F Anyone who ever played pool and likes Cristopher Walken will enjoy this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Kirk R This film is over 20 years old and I had never heard of it! Christopher Walken gives a pep talk to this kid in the bathroom about Lions vs Jackals and it made the whole movie worth watching. I’d never seen the actor Mars Callahan before, but I’d swear, either He’s Ben Affleck’s long lost brother, or his first cousin. His southie accent is on point, and his acting style is literally like he watched Tarantinos monologue in Pulp Fiction and tried to copy it. Lol! All in all, if you like gangsters, like hustler flicks, then this is up there with the must-sees. I’d call it an underrated gem. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Matthew Z A funny and upbeat movie about the hustle, billiards, and romance. A cult classic that is to be seen by most. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mars Callahan

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Mars Callahan

Johnny

Chazz Palminteri

Joe

Ricky Schroder

Brad

Rod Steiger

Nick

Michael Rosenbaum

Danny Doyle

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Movie Info

Synopsis A billiards player ends his conflicted friendship with a con man who taught him how to play the game.
Director
Mars Callahan
Producer
Karen Beninati
Screenwriter
Mars Callahan, Chris Corso
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Gold Circle Films, Cutting Edge Entertainment [us], Newman/Tooley Films
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 28, 2003, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 26, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA)
$562.1K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
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