The Hustle Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Two women compete to see who can steal the most money from a nice guy, but it turns out he’s the ultimate con artist and they get hustled harder than a Black Friday doormat.

🍿 The Hustle: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Introduction to Penny and Josephine

Penny Rust, played by Rebel Wilson, is a small-time con artist operating in Australia, scamming men out of smaller sums of money using dating app schemes. Josephine Chesterfield, portrayed by Anne Hathaway, is a sophisticated and elegant con artist based in the French Riviera, targeting wealthy men with elaborate schemes. Both are successful, but their paths are destined to cross.

Clash of Styles and Territories

Their worlds collide when Penny arrives in Josephine’s territory in the French Riviera. Initially, Josephine attempts to get rid of Penny. However, Penny is persistent and manages to become a nuisance, even managing to run a con that targeted one of Josephine’s marks. They agree to a competition: the one who can con a tech millionaire, Thomas Westerburg, out of $500,000 wins, and the loser leaves town.

The Blind Girl Con

Penny pretends to be a blind woman needing money for surgery, and Josephine poses as a renowned doctor who can perform the procedure. As they both try to manipulate Thomas, Penny starts developing genuine feelings for him, while Josephine remains focused on winning the bet. This sets the stage for a series of comedic situations and unexpected twists.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Josephine Chesterfield (Anne Hathaway): A sophisticated and wealthy con artist who operates in the French Riviera, targeting wealthy men with elaborate schemes.
• Penny Rust (Rebel Wilson): A small-time, less refined con artist from Australia who uses simpler methods to swindle men out of smaller sums of money.
• Thomas Westerburg (Alex Sharp): A seemingly naive tech millionaire who becomes the target of Josephine and Penny’s con, but turns out to be a skilled con artist himself.
• Jeremy (Timothy Simons): One of Penny’s early marks, whom she scams using a fake sister persona.
• Mathias (Casper Christensen): A Danish billionaire and one of Josephine’s earlier targets, who ends up being conned out of a valuable bracelet.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Penny: “My condition is 100% mental.” – Penny says this to Thomas Westerburg while pretending to have hysterical blindness.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $21,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $35,417,038
• Worldwide Gross: $97,409,779

💥 The Hustle Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into ‘The Hustle’ expecting a light, fun comedy and…well, it was okay. Some of the gags really landed, like the whole ‘blind girl’ scam and Anne Hathaway’s ridiculous accent. I definitely chuckled a few times. Rebel Wilson was her usual self, which can be hit or miss. But overall, it’s a pretty forgettable film. If you need something to watch on a plane, sure, but don’t go out of your way.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway”
  • “Viewers who enjoy lighthearted comedies”
  • “Those who like con artist movies with a comedic twist”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Crude humor”
  • “Suggestive content”
  • “Mild language”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “The Hustle squanders its talented leads in a gender-swapped remake that’s neither as funny nor as smart as the original.
• IMDB: “I found the movie mildly amusing, but not gut-bustlingly funny. The plot is predictable, and some of the jokes fall flat. Anne Hathaway is good but her English accent could use a bit more work. Rebel Wilson is as always funny and entertaining. Overall, it is a watchable movie, but definitely not a must-see.
• Metacritic: “The Hustle is a movie that isn’t as funny as it seems. While not an academy award winning movie in any way, it was funny and refreshing like an old fashioned movie.

Audience Reactions

Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway have great chemistry: Some viewers felt that chemistry between the two lead actresses was a highlight of the movie.

Easy laugh: Easy to watch and provides laughs without challenging the intellect.

Overall Consensus: Overall reviews are mixed; some people found it funny and light-hearted, while others felt that it was mediocre and relied too much on predictable humor. Overall, the critics did not rate the movie that well.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is a remake of the 1988 film ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’, which itself was a remake of the 1964 film ‘Bedtime Story’.”
• “Rebel Wilson had to argue with the MPAA to get the film a PG-13 rating instead of an R rating.”
• “Filming locations included Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, standing in for the French Riviera.”

🖥️ How to Watch The Hustle?

Currently, ‘The Hustle’ is available for rent or purchase on various digital platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for streaming availability as it may vary by region.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed The Hustle, you might like these similar films:

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988): This is the direct predecessor to ‘The Hustle,’ sharing the same core plot and comedic premise.
• Ocean’s Eleven (2001): Features a team of con artists pulling off elaborate heists with style and humor.
• Heartbreakers (2001): Another comedy about female con artists who scam wealthy men, similar to ‘The Hustle’ in its focus on female-led cons.

🛒 The Hustle Related Products

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels [Blu-ray]: The original, starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine. A must-have for fans of the genre and those who appreciate classic comedy.
• Anne Hathaway Movie Collection [DVD]: A collection of Anne Hathaway films. Great for fans of the actress who want to see more of her work.
• Con Artist Board Game: A board game for adults where you need to outsmart your opponents to succeed.
• Beaumont-Sur-Mer Travel Poster: A wall art featuring a location that is mentioned in the movie.

🎧 Soundtrack

The Hustle features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Lips Are Movin'” – performed by Meghan Trainor

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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