Review: Hustlers

On one level, Hustlers is a heist movie and plays out very much like one. Told in flashback, the first act sets the scene, the second reveals the scam and the last the consequences.

Lopez is excellent in this - managing to create a character which combines charisma with pragmatism.  While, she's clearly the star - the other female performances are really strong too.   Even the small parts, like that of Wu's character's grandma make an impact. Amusingly, and in contrast to many a male led crime caper - none of the men come off particularly well or even three-dimensional.

Morally, the simplest thing to say is that it's complicated.  Interestingly, it doesn't push you in any particular direction.

Verdict: At times, funny and never less than fascinating view of a true life con.