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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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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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4

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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4

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.

Hustlers

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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4

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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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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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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4

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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5

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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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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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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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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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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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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Pag1986Sep 28, 2019

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

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CowtownjgSep 29, 2019

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

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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