Chicago Sun Times: Hard Eight
- Roger Ebert focuses on the plot and also looks at actor Philip Baker Hall.
- http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19970227/REVIEWS/702270303/1023

IMDb: Sydney (1996)
- Includes cast and crew, user comments, external reviews, awards and nominations, plot summary, film details, trivia, soundtrack listing and promotional material.
- http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0119256/

Flipside Movie Emporium: Hard Eight
- Positive capsule review by Michael B. Scrutchin.
- http://www.flipsidemovies.com/hardeight.html

Allwatchers.com: Hard Eight
- Analytical review of the plot, setting, theme, characters and structure of the film.
- http://www.allwatchers.com/Topics/Info_4740.asp