THE STING

Another Oscar-winning Best Picture is now checked off my list! The Sting, starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman won in 1974. It picked up 7 Oscars total, but none for acting.

I thought it was a really fun brom-com (did I just make that up?!) but when it was done, I found myself wondering why all the acclaim? It was a fun journey, but not one I imagine I'll be thinking about much now that it's over.

Redford and Newman were wonderful in their parts, but I found myself more entertained by all the bit players. Sally Kirkland, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Harold Gould, and especially Eileen Brennan.

The story progresses nicely, but also predictably. With the exception of one character being shot in the head (no spoiler on who!), I pretty much felt like I knew where things were going all the time. Even the ending. As I said.... enjoyable. That's about all I got on this one.