The kind of movie i will never forget - Redford and Newman made their best.

a classic still highly watchable

Sadly, this movie is all potential with no actual payoff. An inappropriate and recurring schmaltzy vibe ruins the most poignant moments, and the acting all but falls flat, save for Paul Newman in a few mildly amusing scenes. Unfortunately, this film is nothing that it promises. If you're considering watching it, you may as well save yourself the letdown and just rent Casino Royale.

Hill gives the film a fast pace and a glittering visual style. Winner of seven Academy Awards.

A clever, empty film, its emptiness hidden by charisma of its stars.

Doesn't try to do more than entertain, and that's why it's great.

The return of the Newman Redford combo after the success of the overrated Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is a bit better than their last attempt. It's charming, fun and Redford and Newman are great together, and of course I enjoy the Joplin, but it all feels a bit twee, a bit like some big game of dress-up, and it just wasn't fun enough for how insubstantial it is.

The scam is ridiculous, but the movie is fun.