2 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2019 09:06 PM IST
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves! We’re diving back into the world of cinematic larceny with The Hustle, a con-comedy that would make your accountant shed a tear – or perhaps applaud wildly. Starring the ever-charismatic Anne Hathaway and the hilariously audacious Rebel Wilson, this film is sure to shake the penny-hoarding paths of our wallets.
Let’s talk trailers. In just over two minutes, we’re served a generous slice of the film that rivals a buffet table at a wedding. Wilson, the queen of comedy and questionable decisions, shines like a disco ball at a high school dance. Meanwhile, Hathaway channels her inner British con artist with a charm that could con even the St. Helena goat. Spoiler alert: these ladies are all about the hustle.
Here’s the kicker: The Hustle is a shiny new collaboration between Hathaway and Wilson, two starlets the universe decided to bless us with, directed by none other than Chris Addison. Alongside them are an ensemble cast that includes Tim Blake Nelson, Alex Sharp, Ingrid Oliver, and Emma Davies. Just imagine the behind-the-scenes shenanigans! You know what they say, it takes a village to convince the IRS that you’re a legitimate business.
The comically tragic synopsis of The Hustle goes like this: “In the hilarious new comedy, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as two female scam artists—one from the ‘budget-section’ and the other sporting a monocle and an air of sophistication—as they join forces to pull a fast one on the dubious men who’ve wronged them.” Clearly, a plot rich enough to fund an entrepreneurial seminar.
This bonanza of humor is based on Frank Oz’s classic Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring the legendary duo of Steve Martin and Michael Caine. The key difference? More sass and perhaps an impulse buy of glitter. The release date is set for May 10, which is quite convenient for anyone wishing to hit their local cinema and undergo a chuckle-induced financial reckoning.
In a world ripe for laughs and possibly a few con artist lessons, The Hustle promises to keep wallets closed—or at the very least, slightly ajar, as audiences consider rooting for the bad girls. After all, what’s more charming than a pair of women lying, cheating, and hustling their way to freedom? Only time will tell if this flick leaves us laughing or counting our blessings that we didn’t fall for a con of our own.
