Pain Hustlers

Liza Drake, a high school dropout struggling to make ends meet, lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical startup in Central Florida. She soon finds herself at the center of a dangerous racketeering conspiracy, forcing her to balance her conscience with her ambition as the company's product, a powerful painkiller, grows in popularity and its illicit marketing schemes attract federal attention.

Pain Hustlers received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, and the film's exploration of the opioid crisis. However, some critics found the narrative to be formulaic and derivative of other films exploring similar themes, with criticism directed at its pacing and moral ambiguity.

• The film benefits from strong performances from its lead actors.
• Explores timely themes of ambition, desperation, and the opioid crisis.
• Some critics found the story to be predictable and lacking in originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the compelling performances of Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, with many appreciating the film's attempt to tackle the complexities of the opioid epidemic. Some viewers found the plot to be engaging, while others felt it could have been more impactful or original in its storytelling.

Emily Blunt took on the role of Liza Drake partly because she wanted to work with Chris Evans again after their previous collaboration in 'The Girl on the Train'.