Synopsis: Down-on-his-luck
billiard genius finds the inner strength to take on...um...Ricky Schroder, the kid from Silver Spoons?!
Blurb From the VHS
Jacket: “Johnny was a pool hustler, one of the best, until he discovered
how his manager Joe had ruined his life. He left Joe in the hands of some
heavy-duty drug dealers and split the scene. Now he’s trying to go legit, save
his relationship with his girlfriend Tara, and maybe even save his life.”
What Did I Learn?:
Never, ever agree to play 8 ball against a better player on the condition that
you may remove four of your balls after his first shot – it only makes it
easier for him to pocket his.
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Movie If: You find this cartoon entertaining and educational.
Really?: 1) So
Johnny’s girlfriend is a hot law student with rich parents, and she really
wants him to work construction jobs? 2) Johnny meets Uncle Mike (Christopher
Walken) at a party, and they become friends; that said, it’s a bit of a stretch
when Mike agrees to bankroll Johnny’s big game. 3) Even if you have revenge on your mind,
ripping off the local drug dealer by putting a gun to his head is a pretty bad idea.
I don’t think Joe would still be in the city, soliciting billiard games after
doing so.
Rating: Poolhall
Junkies is a fun little movie with fine performances from Walken and Chazz
Palminteri, and a decent first outing from real-life billiard master Mars
Callahan. The movie is at its best when it focuses on pool; Alison
Eastwood isn’t given much to do except huff-and-puff (“you’re playing again,
aren’t you?!”), and Danny’s crew is a little too goofy to be believable. 7.5/10
stars.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0273982/
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