Hustle
Netflix | Release Date: June 3, 2022
7.0
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TVJerryJun 23, 2022
Adam Sandler plays a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, who finds one last phenom in Spain and sets about to get him into the NBA. Sandler turns in a commendable performance and even manages to deliver the occasional funny line withoutAdam Sandler plays a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, who finds one last phenom in Spain and sets about to get him into the NBA. Sandler turns in a commendable performance and even manages to deliver the occasional funny line without resorting to his typical man/boy delivery. As his discovery, Juancho Hernangomez brings warmth to the character and their relationship, while displaying some impressive moves (he's actually a pro). Speaking of, the movie is crammed with cameos from basketball stars and coaches. Even though I didn't recognize most of them, I was still able to enjoy the story (a few less minutes of ball footage would have been fine).… Expand
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FadeBlackJul 24, 2022
Just about decent. On all technical aspects the film is great - acting, directing, immersion in a real and detailed world. It was greatly lacking in any real tension or conflict, however. The story itself was not, but the way the plot wasJust about decent. On all technical aspects the film is great - acting, directing, immersion in a real and detailed world. It was greatly lacking in any real tension or conflict, however. The story itself was not, but the way the plot was presented it just never felt like anything significant was at stake.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantJan 16, 2023
If you love predictable sports movies (particularly those about pro basketball), then you’ll absolutely love this by-the-book “Rocky”-esque underdog story with its formulaic rollercoaster narrative, monodimensional characters, ample highlightIf you love predictable sports movies (particularly those about pro basketball), then you’ll absolutely love this by-the-book “Rocky”-esque underdog story with its formulaic rollercoaster narrative, monodimensional characters, ample highlight reel footage and predictable feel good vibes. If, however, you’re looking for something more substantial, search elsewhere, because you simply won’t get it out of this offering from director Jeremiah Zagar. While this is undoubtedly a capably made genre picture, it nevertheless doesn’t go beyond the time-tested, tried-and-true tropes of movies of this stripe, which can be fine if you don’t have high expectations but disappointing to those with more elevated aspirations. What stands out here most is the surprisingly tolerable lead performance by Adam Sandler, who has at last successfully learned how to rein himself in, an essential element for a film with more meat than his laundry list of deplorably silly comedies. It’s also a big improvement from his first stab at more serious fare, “Uncut Gems” (2019), but his selection as a Screen Actors Guild Award nominee for best actor for this performance is truly baffling considering the other more qualified candidates that he bested. Mind you, this is not awful or offensive fare; it’s just not especially memorable or moving. Save it for one of those times when there’s nothing else particularly great worth watching.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariJun 15, 2022
(Mauro Lanari)
Tales of sporting redemption: how many cinematic sons did "Rocky" give birth? An "evil brood": not only "Creed" but now also in MMA ("Embattled", "Bruised", "Born a Champion") and in the NBA with a bastard sequel to "Uncut(Mauro Lanari)
Tales of sporting redemption: how many cinematic sons did "Rocky" give birth? An "evil brood": not only "Creed" but now also in MMA ("Embattled", "Bruised", "Born a Champion") and in the NBA with a bastard sequel to "Uncut Gems". For the incurable lovers of the same old story.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Jul 19, 2022
After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout (Adam Sandler) takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have oneAfter discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout (Adam Sandler) takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA… Expand
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Pan_KrytykJun 16, 2022
taki sobie... na pewnojeden z lepszych filmów adam sandlera... można zobaczyc taka opowiastka chwytająca za serducho
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RohmoSep 20, 2022
Wasn't moved by anything in particular. I did however appreciate the passion and effort of the performances, as generic and formulaic the screenplay may be...
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JLuis_001Jun 8, 2022
Everything is ordinary and predictable, but machinery works properly when its component parts are of good quality and function adequately.

It's hard to break out of the clichés in the sports genre, but Hustle comes through despite this forEverything is ordinary and predictable, but machinery works properly when its component parts are of good quality and function adequately.

It's hard to break out of the clichés in the sports genre, but Hustle comes through despite this for the simple reason that there's quality in what it does, and that's more than indispensable these days when you're not tackling something new, but as long as there's aptitude, I'm a firm believer that people will respond.

With a different leading man this film would probably have gotten lost quicker, but at least Adam Sandler manages to give his character an edge, and also provides the film with personality, so even if audiences think of it as a comedy, they'll give it a chance.
As an actor he has much better dramatic roles, but boy is it good to see him outside of the cheap comedy.

Good option right here.… Expand
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MetacriticOnurJun 8, 2022
admirable
[ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]

adjective
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
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