This tale, loosely based on real events, of strippers turning the tables on their sleazy Wall Street clients and fleecing them for as much as they can get, is catered for well by this vivid, dynamic and entertaining telling on screen. Hustlers is powered by a truly terrific performance from Jennifer Lopez, who absolutely commands the screen for every scene in which she appears, but there are other impressive turns to enjoy also from Constance Wu as Lopez's protégé and Julia Stiles as the hard-nosed journalist in particular. The course of the story is unsurprising, and in spite of the abundance of female empowerment put forward, the film still asks the audience to sympathise with criminal activity, which undermines its core theme to a degree. Nevertheless, Hustlers offers an entertaining ride, with some powerhouse performances, strong characters and engaging energy.
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