The Sting: แผนซ้อนแผน

Paul Newman is so handsome it leaves me speechless... A truly classic film. I absolutely love the 70s!

"The Sting" is a lighthearted and optimistic film, yet somewhat lacking in character development. The strong narrative focus detracts from deeper character exploration. The plot itself is rather unremarkable, with the con tricks feeling like child's play, portraying the antagonists as complete fools. The movie's length is also a drawback; stretching such a simple story to over two hours results in a disjointed narrative that lacks suspense. The use of title cards to divide the story into chapters further cheapens and weakens the plot, making it feel childish and loose.

In the breakneck era of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s, the emergence of a film with such a retro vibe was perhaps a rebellion in itself, from the story to the techniques employed. The trio of Newman, Redford, and Hill together exude a special kind of quality.

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish! A superb film in every aspect, especially the music. Paul Newman could kill with just a look. The fact that Pitt so resembles Redford just proves that American aesthetic tastes haven't changed much in decades.

Paul Newman is dashingly handsome in a way that feels deliberate and classic. Robert Redford, as expected, bears a striking resemblance to a young Brad Pitt, boasting a bright, charming face and those unmistakable, sparkling eyes. Even his wardrobe seems reminiscent of Pitt's look in "Ocean's Twelve."

The Sting masterfully blurs the line between vice and redemption, offering a morality tale wrapped in a web of deception.