9-Ball the movie

[wwwPro9CoUk]

It's still in production I believe - always hunting more investors!

[456blue456]

preview in 2009, it's 2011 now, did this movie ever get made/finished?

[wwwPro9CoUk]

I know what you mean about it not telling anything about the story... But that's the thing, it's NOT a trailer... It's just a little preview.

(I think it was mainly to show the high resolution quality of the RED1 camera's being used, and to dispel any similarity to another similarly named production.)

Personally I'll be watching this again and again as it looks like it will be absolutely stacked full of real pool players, and the whole movie will be a "fest" of cameo spotting!

[cybitz159]

Got to say not a fan of this trailer (and probably the film). We don't learn anything about the film (some details would be nice). And to be honest some of the acting sucks as well. For example, at 0:43Jeanette is meant to be a high standing player or something to that effect. Why would they get so excited over making a normal shot in a minor game? Just looks terrible.

[wwwPro9CoUk]

I liked Pool Hall Junkies... Christopher Walken rocks and his speech at the end was classic!

[AGIO330]

If it's as bad as Pool Hall Junkies...look for it going straight to video.

[wwwPro9CoUk]

I think there will be several "product placements" involved and maybe that will make it even more believable when we see the whole thing? It would certainly guarantee a kick start to the viewing figures if everyone on the APA went to see it on the opening night wouldn't it?

[dibblekabibble]

Looks like a big commercial for the APA, instead of a movie about pool.

[wwwPro9CoUk]

Early days yet... It's a nice preview from the first few days of filming, nothing more. I'm impressed with the high quality resolution of the pictures, but they haven't filmed enough to make a proper trailer yet, that's why there's no husky voice-over teasing us with tid-bits of the plot.

[hondatek512]

That is the worst trailer I have ever seen. It doesn't tell you anything about the plot or even show any cool shots. I don't count the jumpshot on the 5/9 combo. I could have done that.

[wwwPro9CoUk]

I know I always look out for Willie Mosconi's non-speaking 2 second cameo when I'm watching "The Hustler", and here's a film that's going to be filled with moments like that - Cool!

Maybe you'll need to be a real "pool buff" to love this film - but that shouldn't be a problem, as it's one of the most popular sports/games played world-wide!

Just my "2cents" - ICBW

I'm the editor at Pro9 - The European Pool Player Resource - a website for European pool players/fans.

All the best,

Dave Knight.

[ilvpool]

Not the best trailer in the world, is it? They should have hired real actors and used the players only for the pool shots. I read the 9-Ball script a few years ago and Jeanette Lee was not a featured part. (I really don't remember her being in the script at all, but if she was I don't think it was more than a cameo.) The script was amateurish at best.

[wwwPro9CoUk]

Yes, there is a big break from tradition in using the talent usually reserved for the trick-shots and technical adviser roles as the stars, but why not celebrate that fact and look forward to a film which should be a complete riot for pool aficionados and fans - a film that promises to be absolutely jam-packed with all the REAL players we know and love from the professional tours on TV and in the real pool world..

All the best,

Big Dave Knight.

Editor,

Pro9 - The European Pool Player Web Site.

[rgarza38]

This movie is soooo wack!!!!

The hustler and color of money is where its at. its filmed like a porno!!! or an infommercial about pool.

straight wack

[wwwPro9CoUk]

People seem to think that this movie, made in a recession, on a micro budget, should somehow use an Oscar winning production like The Hustler as a minimum standard.

A film that starred some of the World's best ever and most loved actors, and presumably produced with a typical Hollywood budget.

Oscar winning films and stars are suitably rare, and it's just unreasonable to use that as a baseline.

All the best,

Big Dave Knight.

Editor,

Pro9 - The European Pool Player's Web Site.

[parksat07]

If you're not going to do it right, don't do it.

[jaday501]

not a very impressive trailer. I hope it'll be a decent movie

[a1rwui]

You should have seen the original one from a few months back, this one is a thousand times better lol. But I agree, still seems weak.

[telinoz1975]

Hope it goes well.

[CEberle14]

Great way to interest possible players! Good strategy...

[DicktheBowler]

They're pool players but definately not actors. This will bomb like every other pipe dream in pool.

[jmasemax]

good ...!!!!!!!!

"jmasem"

[cornerpocketkid90]

I Cant wait to see this movie! Its about time another great billiard movie comes out!

[littlemario]

she is so sexy!!!

[Prayingmantis72]

Glad to see Jeanette and Jennifer is this.. I hope Eric is in this too since he was supposed to be!