Thursday, June 02, 2022
Hustle
Yo Adrienne, there’s a new Rocky in Philly.
An NBA basketball scout Stanley Sugarman (Adam Sandler) discovers an extraordinary raw talent overseas & brings this B-ball phenom back to the US without the approval of his team. Sugarman risks everything to get his find, Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez), a shot in the NBA despite many obstacles. If you like basketball &underdog stories, you’ll probably enjoy this one. Sandler does a good job but he’s pretty much the same guy he plays when he’s not doing his slapstick comedy bit. Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, & Robert Duval have smaller supporting cast roles. It’s predictable because it’s true to its Cinderella genre. Look for your NBA favorites throughout the film & during ending highlights.
Alien gives it 3 “don’t back down” stars out of 4.
