The celebrity-packed film adaptation ‘Hustlers’ is set to hit the big screen this weekend.
What We Know:
- The movie ‘Hustlers’ was released on September 13. It is based on a New York Times Magazine article by a woman named Jessica Pressler.
- The film is about a group of entrepreneurial strippers who turn to a life of crime to help indulge in the luxurious lifestyles they desire. It includes the characters drugging wall street executives, cashing out the execs’ credit cards, and lots of partying.
- Jam-packed with big names like Jennifer Lopez as Ramona the main character, Cardi B as Diamond from the Bronx, Lizzo, Keke Palmer, Constance Wu and more, the movie has created a buzz about J-Lo winning her first Oscar for her role in the movie.
- The movie is receiving rave reviews with a Rotten Tomato score of 87% and it brought in $2.5 million on its opening night Thursday.
The final trailer is set to Cardi B’s “Money” and gives a fun-spirited and comedic energy that is sure to be felt in theaters.
#Hustlers is a knockout true-crime saga. More than just a stripper film, it’s an empowering look at self-made, hardworking women doing the best they can with what they have. Jennifer Lopez, in true movie star fashion, delivers an unforgettable, Oscar worthy performance. #TIFF19 pic.twitter.com/2vqHFtbA4P
— International Film Critique (@IntFilmCritique) September 8, 2019