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The Sting

The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film

The Sting The Rewatchables

The extra hitmen, absence of a substantial woman, sequel, racial slurs, and slow late stretch are criticized.

In the discussion (5)
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  • Cole and Sullivan continuing to pursue Hooker after Salino takes over are criticized as a confusing and unnecessary extra hitman subplot.
  • The absence of a substantial woman in the con is identified as a missed opportunity.
  • The Sting II is selected as the worst extension of the film.
  • Several racial slurs are identified as dated.
  • The stretch after the Blue Note scene is criticized as slow and overextended.