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Compi24Sep 17, 2019

Fresh off its illustrious festival debut at TIFF, writer/director Lorene Scafaria's "Hustlers" represents a solidly crafted and evocatively vibrant portrait of a true-to-life world of depravity, desperation, and crime, but not a whole lotFresh off its illustrious festival debut at TIFF, writer/director Lorene Scafaria's "Hustlers" represents a solidly crafted and evocatively vibrant portrait of a true-to-life world of depravity, desperation, and crime, but not a whole lot else. As a morality play, the film wavers between ambivalently observing and downright smirking at the questionable actions of the characters at large, an approach that doesn't exactly line up symmetrically with the more stern and cautionary final act. How are we supposed to feel about these characters? I at least felt certain of this at the end of the film, but throughout? Not sure. The performances are all quite good, with Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez among the standouts. I honestly wish I had more to say with this one, but I really don't think I was given that much else to discuss.… Expand

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Moni6255Sep 15, 2019

The movie was ok. Nothing special. I could have waited to watch at home. Movie was just ok.

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MusicSpyDec 17, 2019

OMG JLO SNAPPED, this is one of the best movies i’ve ever seen, if you didn’t watch it yet, GO

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r96skMar 18, 2021

Good film.

'Hustlers' makes for satisfactory viewing. Jennifer Lopez (Ramona) is accomplished in one of the two lead roles, I've previously enjoyed her in 2013's 'Parker'; which is the better film, but individually she's best here for sure.Good film.

'Hustlers' makes for satisfactory viewing. Jennifer Lopez (Ramona) is accomplished in one of the two lead roles, I've previously enjoyed her in 2013's 'Parker'; which is the better film, but individually she's best here for sure. Credit also to Constance Wu (Destiny).

Solidly told story, a few decent song choices in there too. All in all, it's a pleasant film to watch. Recommended.… Expand

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tropicAcesSep 12, 2019

This is a lot like “Widows” for me. Great cast led by a totally game leading lady, with what should be an intriguing crime-centered plot. But it plays out more like an arthouse flick than enjoyable popcorn film, and despite appreciating it IThis is a lot like “Widows” for me. Great cast led by a totally game leading lady, with what should be an intriguing crime-centered plot. But it plays out more like an arthouse flick than enjoyable popcorn film, and despite appreciating it I wasn’t finding myself entirely entertained.… Expand

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shermySep 15, 2019

Strippers rolling drunks (or drugsed). More male appeal than when alley rats do it. No Lopez, no movie.

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GmanazSep 15, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie, great actors. Jlo gives her best here. Enjoyed with friends. Good to see woman supporting each other, rather than being jealous of each other… Expand

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matthewmirlianiSep 18, 2019

A mix of comedy, true crime, and social commentary, Hustlers is a visually engaging, well-written, and overall enjoyable cinematic experience. Jennifer Lopez delivers a bravura performance truly worthy of a Best Supporting Actress nominationA mix of comedy, true crime, and social commentary, Hustlers is a visually engaging, well-written, and overall enjoyable cinematic experience. Jennifer Lopez delivers a bravura performance truly worthy of a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Oscars. Her Ramona is charismatic, nuanced, scheming, funny, suave, and motherly all at once; though largely an ensemble piece, Lopez’s performance truly ties the entire film together — from her dazzling entrance to her final line.… Expand

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atxbartonSep 30, 2019

I enjoyed the movie. Pleasantly surprised at its candid view of their lives. Also felt like they didn’t draw conclusions on the ethical sides, but presented the story instead.

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amheretojudgeSep 14, 2019

What they think that made it look not sexy, actually did, they needed a better guidance, that's all.

Hustlers Lorene Scafaria, the writer and director, is a hustler. Similar to the film, we, the clients, are robbed shamingly. But what'sWhat they think that made it look not sexy, actually did, they needed a better guidance, that's all.

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Lorene Scafaria, the writer and director, is a hustler. Similar to the film, we, the clients, are robbed shamingly. But what's interesting is that the film loses at the end of the day. Not even looking at the intentions of the film, the film, as a story, had an extremely solid argument to walk through that Oscars table head held high. And instead the opportunity is not only missed but chucked away for cheap thrills and manipulative emotional blackmail. And this could have been a worthy Oscars contender and is instead just an Oscars contender.

And I emphasize on how big a mistake they made, on going light on this material. What the film industry, in the last few years, had twisted and turned its way out to address the political correctness, is something that the film has in its pocket all along. So now, all they had to do was carve a compelling drama. And instead they are overcooking those same ingredients, that turns into a preaching to the choir tone, within the first act.

The film craves for such moments. If anything it goes all the way around, just to create memorable scenarios, to the price of pacing. And it is not the pace I have an issue with, it is the two page script that is told magnanimously within two hours that I can't just "whoooooo" around. The film is also hard to watch. Not for the justification it attempts to give its characters but also the justification that it doesn't give to its characters. And it is not the narrative but the visualization of that crime scene that makes it horrible. For if told properly and rummaged around the files, dug deep into their homework, you will find a sweet spot to explore that would balance these Hustlers.… Expand

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AirfizzerSep 28, 2019

Sooooooooo bad. Wannabe Molly’s Game mixed with some mafia up and coming make money make moves spend money on more and more material stuff. Wow. So predictable. So repetitive. Screenplay is rail thin. Can get this whole story in one article.Sooooooooo bad. Wannabe Molly’s Game mixed with some mafia up and coming make money make moves spend money on more and more material stuff. Wow. So predictable. So repetitive. Screenplay is rail thin. Can get this whole story in one article. Nothing to really uncover and discover. Directing is so so. Jennifer Lopez did look insanely hot for her age and pulled off the role. Only because me too movement and female empowerment did this movie get the reviews it did. Nobody wants to look at the quality just stay in the safe zone. Sad but true .… Expand

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MargateBuffSep 22, 2019

Wow. This movie is so bad that even walking out on it was somehow unsatisfying. It left me wanting to do something more -- like warning people, even those I don't particularly like, not to waste their money on it. Critics who had anythingWow. This movie is so bad that even walking out on it was somehow unsatisfying. It left me wanting to do something more -- like warning people, even those I don't particularly like, not to waste their money on it. Critics who had anything good to say about it should be barred from the profession, and moviegoers who liked it should not be allowed to bring children into the world. One critic called this Jennifer Lopez' best performance in years. That's like saying Showgirls was Elizabeth Berkley at her best. How bad does a film have to be before you walk out on it even though there are a lot of hot, busty women in short skirts? See this film and you'll find out. It is beneath contempt.… Expand

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ManPCOct 18, 2019

This is wrong people praising things like this as female empowerment. The show is meh, the acting horrible and writing sucks real bad and unrelatable characters(although it is the point). A 2 for me at best

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DingramSep 23, 2019

Just more rampant misandry, that's why you're seeing such positive reviews from Hollywood critics. If you liked the Ghostbusters reboot, you'll love this movie! "Women scamming men good and funny, men scamming women bad and offensive" is theJust more rampant misandry, that's why you're seeing such positive reviews from Hollywood critics. If you liked the Ghostbusters reboot, you'll love this movie! "Women scamming men good and funny, men scamming women bad and offensive" is the central theme here. It's something of an autobiography for Cardi B and other thots.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariNov 18, 2019

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Ugly, cretinous, horrendous: it upsets that the super-rich Wall Street brokers can lose their heads behind strippers, lap and pole dancers even deficient of the minimum charm of a high-profile call girl. The comparisons with(Mauro Lanari)
Ugly, cretinous, horrendous: it upsets that the super-rich Wall Street brokers can lose their heads behind strippers, lap and pole dancers even deficient of the minimum charm of a high-profile call girl. The comparisons with both the "Magic Mike" diptych and the themed films by Stone, Scorsese and McKay are superfluous. Whoever undergoes the spell of a J. Lo should decide if he has more urgency than an andrological or psychiatric visit.… Expand

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JordanJonesYallSep 13, 2019

The weight was missing. The scenes that had opportunity to be heavy hitting were too short, and the repetitive montages were too long.

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emros14Sep 21, 2019

Just a long J Lo ego trip, and very predictable story line. We left before it finished as we had had some paint to watch dry at home.

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MillieMaNov 6, 2019

Boring, Jlo is just playing herself. Confused as to why this has so much critical acclaim.

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vitortfvDec 13, 2020

It's very interesting, mainly because it is based on true facts. The entire film is sustained on a more comical basis, bringing some emotional parts - such as the family issue and the mother-daughter bond. However, some performances was notIt's very interesting, mainly because it is based on true facts. The entire film is sustained on a more comical basis, bringing some emotional parts - such as the family issue and the mother-daughter bond. However, some performances was not that good, even though they have some big names.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsSep 16, 2019

In a lot of ways, Hustlers is a really fresh film. The plot is innovative and engaging. The acting performances are stellar, particularly Jennifer Lopez, who delivers one of her best performances in years. However, something about the pacingIn a lot of ways, Hustlers is a really fresh film. The plot is innovative and engaging. The acting performances are stellar, particularly Jennifer Lopez, who delivers one of her best performances in years. However, something about the pacing and story just feels empty. The second act in particular just feels cliche and lackluster in spite of the premise. It's still a good watch, but I feel some scenes just dragged on and on.… Expand

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WagyuMeatloafSep 18, 2019

Ignore the incels/misogynists here and other sites leaving transparently bad scores and reviews. This movie is entertaining and Lopez and Wu put in strong performances. My main criticism is it does drag some in the second act and, while theIgnore the incels/misogynists here and other sites leaving transparently bad scores and reviews. This movie is entertaining and Lopez and Wu put in strong performances. My main criticism is it does drag some in the second act and, while the story is told from Wu's perspective, they should've done a better job developing Lopez's backstory.… Expand

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Popcorn55Sep 25, 2019

Entertaining! That's all I really ask of any film. This one's also interesting because it's a true story. Acting is okay, nothing stellar. Constance Wu has too many tiny-tears scenes where she's staring into space and you can almost seeEntertaining! That's all I really ask of any film. This one's also interesting because it's a true story. Acting is okay, nothing stellar. Constance Wu has too many tiny-tears scenes where she's staring into space and you can almost see the eyedropper dripping the water on her face. Quite a few good laughs though.

They should have left out the frequently-vomiting girl. Added nothing whatsoever. When will screenwriters realize that puking is NOT FUNNY? Grow up, screenwriters.… Expand

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MarcDoyleSep 12, 2019

Disappointing. There's magic in the first 20 minutes or so, but the film really goes nowhere, and there's very little on the line.

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LamontRaymondSep 12, 2019

Sure, there are some fun moments in this film, and J-Lo is great, but there is absolutely NO substance to this film. There's no real crisis, there's not much at stake, and Constance Wu is utterly ill-equipped to carry the film as the lead. ISure, there are some fun moments in this film, and J-Lo is great, but there is absolutely NO substance to this film. There's no real crisis, there's not much at stake, and Constance Wu is utterly ill-equipped to carry the film as the lead. I loved her in Crazy Rich Asians, but she doesn't do much for his hollowed-out story. I hadn't realized that this was based on a newspaper article, but it makes perfect sense. It's light-weight. About a third of my theater left before it was over.… Expand

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SoulshockerSep 23, 2019

Just liked the conned people in the movie, I too was conned by the glowing reviews. The first 20min were fun, then the movie became unwatchable. Avoid at all costs, terrible screenplay, and you have NO ONE to root for in this mess.

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boristeskerNov 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely disgusting and appaling. Not surprising though that hollywood would glorify such horrendous behavior.… Expand

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TVJerrySep 13, 2019

This film is based on a true story about a group of exotic dancers who concocted a scheme to bilk rich Wall Street clients. Constance Wu plays the new girl who's taken under the tutelage of the accomplished mastermind (Jennifer Lopez,This film is based on a true story about a group of exotic dancers who concocted a scheme to bilk rich Wall Street clients. Constance Wu plays the new girl who's taken under the tutelage of the accomplished mastermind (Jennifer Lopez, introduced via an amazing dance number and looking fantastic throughout). At first, things are all fun and director Lorene Scafaria has captured the carefree repartee and lively lifestyle with a natural energy. Although there's too much time spent on the party aspects, once matters gets serious, the drama develops adequately. Anyone expecting hot chicks on the pole will enjoy the first 30 minutes, but there's more to be appreciated in watching the relationships that develop and the machinations of their crime.… Expand

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JbwAllenSep 13, 2019

Yikes. Terrible film. Feminist hogwash. Terrible cast. Terrible acting. What the hell was this ?

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gondz351Sep 13, 2019

Beautiful work from writer-director Lorene Scafaria. A valentine to female friendship and a condemnation of an engendered capitalist system. Wu and Lopez are phenomenal in fully rendered, dimensional parts. There are no heroes in this film -Beautiful work from writer-director Lorene Scafaria. A valentine to female friendship and a condemnation of an engendered capitalist system. Wu and Lopez are phenomenal in fully rendered, dimensional parts. There are no heroes in this film - as well there shouldn't be. But Wu and Lopez craft their characters with tremendous humanity, equal parts empathy and frailty. Scafaria rightly depicts the victim's perspective of the events that unfolded too but doesn't condemn her characters for it - as there is a larger, more antagonistic, more pervasive economic system to which they ALL fall victim.… Expand

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CinemagoerSep 16, 2019

very good casting and performing; music was good, political references were great.

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off3nc3Dec 7, 2019

This movie can't hold a candle to the Magic Mike's movies , it's absolute trash , no story , no climax , just pole dancers and bad writting. This happens when you hire all female staff and try to milk the sex workers real life stories. AVOID

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TrigueiroDec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found a valid movie. And obviously shock the conservatives. These are the ones who still create profile here to rate the movie poorly. The movie is fun and sexy and the script flows lightly to the imminent outcome. Jennifer did her best and proved her worth as an actress… Expand

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thegldtSep 28, 2019

'Hustlers' is not as groundbreaking as festival critics set it out to be, but enjoyable nonetheless. Constance Wu may be the lead actress in #Hustlers, but it's Jennifer Lopez who shines through (especially at 50 years of age).

The key issue'Hustlers' is not as groundbreaking as festival critics set it out to be, but enjoyable nonetheless. Constance Wu may be the lead actress in #Hustlers, but it's Jennifer Lopez who shines through (especially at 50 years of age).

The key issue about 'Hustlers' that's still being discussed is whether or not the movie condones the "Robin Hood-esque" actions/crimes perpetrated by this opportunistic group of ladies. I personally wasn't bothered by it. The film ultimately felt ambivalent to their crimes. (But I know there are critics who think the film doesn't do enough to rebuke their actions — considering events in this movie happened in real life.)

Caution: To those of us who grew up listening to the magnificent pop music of the 2007s, you will want to dance and sob and remember that amazing, care-free era of our lives. #NeverForget: “Gimme More”, “Love In This Club”, “Club Can't Handle Me”, “Beautiful Girls”, “Motivation” + more.… Expand

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DG31Dec 11, 2019

Best Movie of 2019

A masterpiece, JLegend has the best female movie performance of 2019

She deserves to win an Oscar!

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DanielLGDec 26, 2019

Una hermosa película la actuación de Jlo es digna de los premios mas importante de la industria

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Moviereviewer15Sep 12, 2019

My review of #Hustlers:

Thanks to a performance from a cool cast with JLo, Constance Wu, Keke Palmer and Lili Reinhart, this movie teaches us us that even strippers can’t be trusted and that no one, on both sides (rich or poor), stay goodMy review of #Hustlers:

Thanks to a performance from a cool cast with JLo, Constance Wu, Keke Palmer and Lili Reinhart, this movie teaches us us that even strippers can’t be trusted and that no one, on both sides (rich or poor), stay good forever.

My final rating: 4.5/5. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 out of 5 stars.

Also, Cardi B and Lizzo are only in the movie for 2 minutes of the first act.… Expand

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BmanzSep 13, 2019

Hustlers was so good! It’s a must watch. Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu are amazing in this!! Cardi made me laugh so hard, her presence is so strong...like I need to see more of her in movies. I definitely want to see Hustlers again.

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Judali07Sep 21, 2019

It was more of a Netflix movie! Yes, JLO did her thing dancing on that pole, but I was disappointed paying $14 to see it.

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flametail23Sep 15, 2019

I struggle to see why critics haven given this movie such shining reviews but, that doesn't mean I hated this movie. The performances for the most part were very compelling and the first act was quite engaging. The problems come from theI struggle to see why critics haven given this movie such shining reviews but, that doesn't mean I hated this movie. The performances for the most part were very compelling and the first act was quite engaging. The problems come from the repetitive nature of the second act which unfortunately took away from my overall enjoyment of the film.… Expand

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DibudiazSep 14, 2019

An entertaining movie with sn amazing soundtrack, definitely worth a watch.

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EConOCSep 14, 2019

Awful. Boring. Avoid. Awful. Boring. Avoid. Awful. Boring. Avoid. Awful. Boring. Avoid.

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kadudinizSep 13, 2019

Much better than I anticipated. Great to see a new female director getting a movie right. J-lo is great here, her best role since Out of Sight!

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HugoemaSep 13, 2019

JLo es excelente actriz, se merece ser nominada al Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG y BAFTA. Y no soy el único que lo dice, ella tendría que tener esos premios hace años, por Selena, Out Of Sight, The Cell y Enough.

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KdkdkxoxSep 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ужасный фильм, не советую никому. Ожидания конечно не оправдались, не тратье время… Expand

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GreatMartinSep 17, 2019

Many years ago, when I was a kid, I use to dream of Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno doing a cabaret show together but now that I am a big kid I think of a cabaret show starring Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles. Where does all this come from?Many years ago, when I was a kid, I use to dream of Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno doing a cabaret show together but now that I am a big kid I think of a cabaret show starring Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles. Where does all this come from? Watching "Hustlers" I thought of Lopez making a big splash in the movies when she starred opposite George Clooney in "Out of Sight" and Beyonce doing the same when she co-starred in the movie "Dreamgirls" and neither did any more movies worthwhile.

Chita became a star playing Anita in "West Side Story" on Broadway and Rita won an Oscar for the same role in the movies. Chita would remain a big and much loved star on Broadway for the next 60 years while Rita became a star on television.

In any case, thinking about the 4 women was a diversion from looking at a movie that, while certainly glorifying a woman's body, shows smart women 'taking' dumb rich men. It sort of looks like in spite of all having sad backgrounds, most being uneducated, what choice did women have except for pleasuring men whether stripping or giving them lap dancers while other men took most of the money they made.

This all takes place before the 2008 recession when men threw money around as if it wasn't theirs and in most cases it wasn't but then that recession came along and the women team up together to fleece the wealthy clients they still have, making thousands of dollars knowing the men are either married or would be too humiliated to report them to the police or still had enough money not to worry about.

After Lopez's fantastic entrance doing a pole dance I lost interest in the rest of the movie possibly because the story of rich men being taken is so common place in South Florida that it seems to be in the paper and on television at least once a month if not once a week.

The performances, by Lopez especially, are all good while the direction by Lorene Scafaria keeps the movie going but her screenplay, based on a 2015 magazine story by Jessica Pressler, gets tiresome very quickly.

"Hustlers" is getting good reviews including talk about Lopez getting an Oscar nomination but I would rather see a 'duel' between her and Knowles or, even better, between Moreno and Rivera!… Expand

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padmasatoriSep 15, 2019

A very entertaining movie that has a fresh and interesting perspective into the world of hustlers. I was skeptical about watching it at first but decided to watch it since it was my mom's birthday and let's just say, I wasn't bored at all. ItA very entertaining movie that has a fresh and interesting perspective into the world of hustlers. I was skeptical about watching it at first but decided to watch it since it was my mom's birthday and let's just say, I wasn't bored at all. It kept me guessing, laughing and empathyzing with the characters.… Expand

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Xander1991Sep 15, 2019

Jennifer Lopez deserves an Oscar for her supporting role, period. She completely transforms into Ramona and takes command of every scene she's in. The cast was amazing, the script, the acting, the comedy, the drama, the emotion, theJennifer Lopez deserves an Oscar for her supporting role, period. She completely transforms into Ramona and takes command of every scene she's in. The cast was amazing, the script, the acting, the comedy, the drama, the emotion, the cinematography, everything just flowed graciously. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a classic crime/mafia film a la Goodfellas or Boogie Nights.… Expand

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Nat07Sep 13, 2019

Spectacular acting, funny and sexy. Jennifer Lipez did a great comeback. The rest of the girls did great too. I wanted to see more of Cardi B. She would have made it even funnier. She is one of the reasons I went to see the movie.

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Onim21Sep 14, 2019

HUSTLERS was so so **** good. I was in Toronto while I watched it and everybody **** clapped at the end. I was in awe.

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YelySep 13, 2019

Very good jlo did great and Card b was very funny great job to all the actresses.

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RealrgSep 13, 2019

Love it! A great movie for all to see! You will be transported to the world of Romana and her crew!

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Ramtin_TiSep 13, 2019

Actress-Lo Is Back!
Best movie of 2019
JLo Should Win an Oscar For This!!!!!

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ViniAndradeSep 15, 2019

Best Filme of the Year!!!!! Jennifer Lopez Best Supporting Actress Oscar 2020

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Davrosdaleks1Sep 13, 2019

Hustlers, based on a true story, is about a group of strippers who suffering financially after the crash of 2008 start drugging and stealing from well-off guys. To be honest, I wouldn't have watched this if it wasn't for the fact that thereHustlers, based on a true story, is about a group of strippers who suffering financially after the crash of 2008 start drugging and stealing from well-off guys. To be honest, I wouldn't have watched this if it wasn't for the fact that there weren't any films out this weekend that I was particularly jazzed about. Still I try to rationalize the cost of my AMC A-List subscription by seeing at least one movie a week. I was really glad I chose this one.

This is an interesting film. It's a morally gray movie that focuses on the ethical murkiness of the situation of women taking advantage of the type of men who take advantage of them. The movie doesn't try to take a particular stand but just wants you to watch in fascination like a good true crime story. This also sort of has a heist-type feel to it. It's also pretty funny at moments.

The film does a good job of making you like the strippers at the outset before their actions become more complex and shadier. All four leads are great. I particularly liked Fresh off the Boat/Crazy Rich Asians' Constance Wu as the lead in a well-balanced performance. Keke Palmer also has great comedic chops in this.

Director Lorene Scafaria (who directed Looking for a Friend for the End of the World, an interesting film) really has a confident hold on this film. This is one of those movies that does an excellent job of leading the viewer. There are just some really strong edits and other ideas. The lighting, the outfits, the musical selections, etc. are all good.

Overall, the Hustlers is very interesting, very enthralling.… Expand

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dallasonlineSep 15, 2019

Loved this movie! Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu were amazing together. I worked in these types of clubs as a bartender for 10+ years and the movie was spot on.

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quiquemurolopezSep 14, 2019

All the awards buzz is well deserved (and overdue in Jlo's case)! It goes much deeper than what you'd expect from the trailer...

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ATP199Sep 19, 2019

Sold smartly with style and verve, it shakes off its more uneven moments with one of those rare, genuine movie-star turns from Lopez; an eminently watchable performance.

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DreyyySep 12, 2019

Loved seeing JLo playing a different role, you can't deny her shining in this!

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FabrizioHudsonSep 12, 2019

Omg this is a movie that deserves to be named by critics jlo it looked is one of his best movies the whole cast wore it I love it

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BradMorganSep 16, 2019

A long-winded and boring film. Jennifer Lopez had taken on a part of the production in addition to an acting role and at times it seemed like a love letter to herself. What was strong in this film was the atmosphere. You felt the impendingA long-winded and boring film. Jennifer Lopez had taken on a part of the production in addition to an acting role and at times it seemed like a love letter to herself. What was strong in this film was the atmosphere. You felt the impending doom. Furthermore, the film was disappointment.… Expand

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bigboySep 12, 2019

One of the best movies of the year, easily. Sharply crafted, electric fun and witty, also so smart. The Oscar buzz for JLo was so damn right.

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poppers2Sep 14, 2019

Haven't watched it yet but Lizzo and Keke Palmer are queens! Stream Cuz I Love You by Lizzo. K Bye!

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10

Brirashae94Sep 13, 2019

Was a great movie for a girl night out. Plot was amazing. Acting was great and funny. Hope to see Cardi b in more things

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10

Heddy69Sep 12, 2019

One of the best movie of the year. I wasn't seduce with the movie poster but the movie is very different than a party.

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fredphoeshApr 15, 2020

Boring, badly scripted, mediocre acting. Lopez isn't an actress, she has no subtlety. This is a sexist, exploitative movie which relies heavily on gratuitious views of women selling themselves, over and over again, to try be interesting. TheBoring, badly scripted, mediocre acting. Lopez isn't an actress, she has no subtlety. This is a sexist, exploitative movie which relies heavily on gratuitious views of women selling themselves, over and over again, to try be interesting. The script lacks tension, and lacks empathy largely due to poor writing and bad timing. There is nothing either fuanny or entertaining about this movie. I had to turn off after one hour. I am absolutely amazed this rubbish movie gets 79 percent on the critic reviews. What???… Expand

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5

gfxlonghornSep 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting premise ruined by characters that are not really redeemable or like-able. Maybe it's limited by the source material, but very little is done to build up the strippers as the protagonists. Also, the disjointed nature of the interview style of story telling did not suit this movie well; especially with the weird non-drama that is created when Julia Stiles' character is "kicked out" of the interview, only to be called 10 seconds later with no plot in between. J-lo, Cardi B, Lizzo, and the chihuahua are the only highlights of the film for me.… Expand

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QuadrapoleDec 21, 2019

Movie teaches bad morals.

Movie is full of sjw, capitalism is bad, wall Street is bad stereotype and that drugging people and robbing them is equivalent to being a broker that facilitates the greed of investors.

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jjoselodFeb 24, 2020

La película es una completa estupidez, tropa de prostitutas ridículas, encima todas son feas.

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6

musicsauthoritySep 18, 2019

I have to agree on this one, I am such a JLO fan but this movie was not as good as the critics say. It was basically JLO being JLO! I mean, her opening scene on the pole was GLORIOUS but the movie was not really fun. I thought it was going toI have to agree on this one, I am such a JLO fan but this movie was not as good as the critics say. It was basically JLO being JLO! I mean, her opening scene on the pole was GLORIOUS but the movie was not really fun. I thought it was going to be entertaining but it was rather boring and serious. Also, the main plot of the movie didn't begin until 45 minutes in. The pacing was lacking.… Expand

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4

Pag1986Sep 28, 2019

Not the best movie.the movie was trashy and it diminished Jlo's credibility as an actress.

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5

CowtownjgSep 29, 2019

A plodding narrative that glamourises a sad and seedy business. It needed better writing, direction and acting.

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5

alex1127Jul 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + Lots of good performances, especially Lopez, who is excellent, and even the cameos
+ Visually interesting, cool shots and lighting etc

- The way the moral ambiguity is handled here is frustrating. Not a fan of how the film often seems to excuse forming and running an assault and robbery ring as an acceptable response to trauma and hardship, or that it's sometimes written as a fun bonding experience among friends. A more critical framing and tone would have been appropriate. On the other hand, if the filmmakers wanted to commit to going the other way, trivialize the many wrongdoings, that could have worked too. Instead, the film seems confused about its own intent in portraying these events, and that makes it a much less satisfying watch than it deserved.
- Too many montages and slow motion sequences. The pacing feels off as a result. Dialogue and further character development would have been more interesting than the sixth "gang enters a club in slow-mo" sequence.… Expand