The Hustle: A Conspiracy of Comedy Gone Awry
Starring the ever-charming Anne Hathaway and the delightfully irreverent Rebel Wilson, this weekend’s cinematic offering promises to be a gut-busting adventure—at least that’s what the marketing team likely told themselves. Buckle up, because The Hustle is out in cinemas, and it’s aiming to redefine the meaning of “con artist.”
Director’s Cut: A Brit in the Hot Seat
Directed by the mildly amusing Chris Addison, this film is pitched as a feminine reboot of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels from 1988, which was, in a twist of cinematic irony, a retelling of the utterly forgettable Bedtime Story from 1964. Clearly, Hollywood’s definition of originality has taken a few liberties with reality.
Plot Twist: Women on a Warpath
The story revolves around two crafty female con artists who decide it’s high time they band together in the sunny south of France to exact revenge on the men who have wronged women. Think of it as a social justice caper wrapped in a comedy—because nothing says “feminism” like swindling rich blokes.
Review Roundup: What Went Wrong?
Despite some pre-release buzz and a dazzling array of promotional materials showcasing the star power of Hathaway and Wilson, the critics have spoken—and they’ve clearly achieved a unanimous bummer. As of now, The Hustle holds an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 0%. Yes, you read that right, folks—absolutely no reviews can be classified as even remotely positive. It appears the only thing getting hustled here is our time!
Critic’s Choice: A Parade of Disappointment
The Independent delivered the brutal verdict of just one star out of five, describing the film as “dismal.” They noted that the timing of the jokes resembles an awkward first date—always just a beat off. The slapstick moments? Not slick enough. The witty repartee? About as sharp as a butter knife. Talk of “smutty jokes” about STDs and drunken Essex girls is hardly the magic ingredient needed to whip up a comedic masterpiece!
The Bottom Line: A Disheartening Review
For a more disturbing assessment, Blu-Ray.com went ahead and slapped a score of 3/10 on it, effectively labeling it “pure, uninspired recycling.” How’s that for irony? The Hustle is described as an exhausting experience that may very well leave viewers feeling as though they’ve been pickpocketed. And for what? A dose of mediocre comedy?
Final Takeaway: The Future Looks Grim
Even the Sydney Morning Herald, which offered a slightly more favorable three-star rating, categorized it as “rotten” simply because it lacks a heartbeat. They mused that if Melissa McCarthy and Emily Blunt had taken on the roles, they might have found the comedic spark necessary to ignite the film. Without that, we’re left grappling with an uninspired script that ultimately raises more questions than spirits. The Hustle is set to hit theaters tomorrow, but perhaps some hustling to the exit might be in order instead.
