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The Hustle
Niannian ( Xiaoman ) and Xiaofan ( Axi ) are two girls who try to blackmail the rich to raise money – they pose as escorts to lure men into a false sense of security...and then squeeze as much money as possible out of these fat sheep . But one day they tried to blackmail an old man, who turned out to be the boss of the underworld. They got a bag of IOUs and IOUs from gangsters, and a wad of cash! The rewards are great, but then the duo gets worried again.
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Plot Summary
Two con artists, one a low-rent grifter and the other a sophisticated swindler, find themselves competing against each other to defraud a tech billionaire. They agree to a 'loser leaves town' competition, with the first one to scam the target out of $10 million winning. As they engage in increasingly elaborate schemes, they discover that their target is not as naive as they believed, leading to unexpected twists and turns.
Critical Reception
The Hustle received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. While Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson's performances were sometimes cited as a minor positive, many critics felt the film failed to capture the charm or wit of its predecessor, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
What Reviewers Say
A predictable and unfunny remake that squanders its cast.
Lacks the charm and cleverness of the original film.
Relies on tired tropes and uninspired gags.
Google audience: Audience reviews for The Hustle were mixed, with many finding the film entertaining enough for a lighthearted watch, particularly appreciating the chemistry between the lead actresses. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was derivative and the humor fell flat, with many agreeing that it did not live up to the original.
Fun Fact
The film is a gender-swapped remake of the 1988 comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", which itself was a remake of the 1964 film "Bedtime Story".
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