Hustlers Review

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[@jalleelbansie7565]

Grace. Spoiler review please 😊

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[@Ethan-ir6ec]

Do you think Lizzo would have made a better Ursula? 🤔

[@cecillbill]

"This movie needs more Cardi B" is something I never thought I'd hear Grace say, lol.

[@Sunstar808]

Cardi B’s poster inspired by a true story takes on a new meaning 😂

[@dominantallele4216]

@Adrian Conn What a simplistic view of things. The 2008 mortgage scandal was wide/mass scale robbery which no one was jailed for and deemed 'legal' and that scandal wasn't motivated by need/desperation, just greed.

[@dominantallele4216]

@Adrian Conn Lol. Adhominems and projection, the last refuge of the fool with nothing of significance to say. :)

[@RinaRanThatWay]

@Adrian Conn we should call out a person's bad behavior.

[@RinaRanThatWay]

@Adrian Conn I 100% understand what you meant

[@emanueloropeza3760]

Usher

[@savannaherickson6895]

with the whole “no sympathetic male character” thing isn’t that kind of the point? this movie was about the lives of these women and cmon how many movies are solely based on and made by and star men. (but also there was that one guy towards the end that could be argued he was there for sympathy...who knows) I thought everyone in this film did an amazing job and it was a very moving and touching story.

[@AlirioAguero2]

As a man, I didn't see it as an issue in this particular film. It's because there weren't any front and center male characters to begin with. Also, most men featured here were their clients, men who actively go an pursuit the fun with working women. Most such men aren't exactly proper and society pillars. If the film threw their brothers / fathers / male co-workers in the mix and they were all less sympathetic than any of the girls... now that would be an issue for me.

[@jomr4249]

I think it matters because the reason the men AREN'T sympathetic is so the women don't look like completely horrible people in the movie lol, which honestly their actions are pretty horrible. It kind of sets a bad example for a younger female audience. It's like hey, what we are doing is female empowerment and its kinda toxic and crazy but whatever its sexy and cool! *quietly choosing to forget how it affects the mens life and how hypocritical is that stock brokers are supposed to be "greedy" but they are way more greedy lol

[@judithje95]

Exactly! Like how many Martin Scorsese films don’t have any sympathetic female characters. This is the standard. And this movie didn’t call for any sympathetic male characters, these women didn’t need to be saved! Feminist icon movie!

[@LoneWulf278]

@@AlirioAguero2 Exactly!

[@TheReySkywalker]

Cardi B was really good in this movie. She just has such a bubbly personality, you can’t help but smile when you see her

[@slavking2797]

If a man admitted to drugging and robbing women like CardiB did, he would be in jail...

[@ddacoe0]

Men have done far worse with little more than a pat on the hand...

[@ashaigboko949]

Sal Marciano exactly.

[@aderemiporsche]

@@ddacoe0 That is hardly an excuse.

[@ddacoe0]

​@@aderemiporsche It's not meant to be an excuse, it's a correction.

[@TheGhostPanel]

I mean maybe not, they might get The Brock Turner treatment. But people certainly wouldn’t be treating it like it’s this cute funny anecdote.

[@mae64khlo]

Didn't expect the Cardi B robbing and drugging revelation to be announced in such a charming, underdog story way.

[@erickiam25]

mae64khlo only this isn’t a Cardi b story . Many strippers do this ! Plus there is no real evidence of Cardi doing it

[@pixelsin96]

Didn’t she admit it? Lol

[@cashaetaylor7466]

@@erickiam25 The evidence is coming out of her own damn mouth. She should be in jail.

[@matttedarida826]

@@erickiam25 then they should be arrested because if you didn't know, stealing and drugging people is illegal

[@gr8esthandleever]

Cardi B a standout in a movie? Is this the twilight zone? Grace, your channel has transported me to another dimension 😂

[@TonyTurner]

Well look what the movie is about...Lol

[@gr8esthandleever]

@@TonyTurner but it's still a movie and her first role. And she gets compared to Marisa Tomei's performance in my cousin Vinny. That's not nothing.

[@TonyTurner]

@@gr8esthandleever I get what you're saying but it's much easier for somebody to play a role that they actually lived.

[@edwardmorris8465]

@@gr8esthandleever but is she acting? Is it hard to play yourself

[@gr8esthandleever]

@@TonyTurner there's more to it than just being yourself.

[@Itsjustafling]

Jlo is not by any means a bad actress, she just hit the top before having to put up with uncomfortable roles. I am so sure her best work has yet to come.

[@Itsjustafling]

@D Leo wouldn't say she's exceptional but she's done a fair enough job in some films, my point is that she moved to a more commercial kinda film instead of more adventurous or challenging roles, maybe cause she has a name besides movies.

[@jzhvaeduh]

D Leo have u seen Selena ??

[@Wellspring604]

She was good in U Turn too!

[@Xayjohns]

Keke Palmer is a looooonng way from Akeelah and the Bee, huh? Lol.

[@robsgamingchannel2077]

J.Lo was pretty great in Selena, so she can act, she just chooses to stay on her comfort zone

[@emmanuelmartinez478]

Either that, she doesn't know how to choose the right projects or she hasn't been offered the good projects.

[@givingnofucks7170]

But hustlers wasn't on her comfort zone!

[@Lmwpitt]

Unless this movie is harrassing me for my money, it WON'T feel like a strip club.

[@Incab]

lol

[@BigTimeBecks96]

Why was JLo getting so much Oscars buzz in the first place? Curious.

[@aderemiporsche]

Must be the booty.

[@ddacoe0]

Yeah, I'd like to know too... I love her, but when I think JLo I don't think Oscars. And although I want to see this movie, it doesn't look like "Monster" or "Doubt" or anything like that. Edit: I was reminded in the comment section of her acting in "Selena," and she was actually quite good there!...

[@rockabye274]

@@elenavorobeva6747 George Clooney vowed to never work with her again after "Out of Sight."

[@GrayMoe]

The Oscars are just a circle jerk for elite hollywood.

[@coqui9879]

Sal Marciano she’s actually a pretty good actress, she’s just always in really bad movies.

[@jennescal]

So basically go with my friends, not my Aunts 😂🤣😂

[@TheNetflixNook]

for sure not your mother either.

[@jastv]

Men objectify strippers and women objectify strippers. The only difference is men don't meet in groups to yell and scream at the Magic Mike and his friends on the big screen. So much for objectification.

[@fong03]

“Some of us looking more closely for it than others.” 😂 I see you Grace and I’m right there with you. 🤣

[@dommoore6180]

To be fair I think that the media at large wouldn't make complaints about shallow or negatively portrayed male characters in a film like this due to the current social/political landscape. Speaking of politics - it should be noted that regardless of ones personal leanings a balance is needed in society as there are so many of us all living together. That hasn't really happened so much in recent years and if things lean in one way more than another of course a reaction from the other side will be felt.

[@iAvrilFan1]

Jennifer Lopez's next movie is The Godmother where she will start filming early next year. It is about latin female drug criminal from the 70s

[@limorshakar8952]

iAvrilFan1 Did not know....

[@edgardominguez391]

I thought this was a joke

[@c.l.1820]

Still a safe role for her.

[@space1734]

I like Jlo cause she's hot, but she always acts in movies that don't interest me

[@joshimoshi9439]

It's basically Griselda Blanco's real life story no? I wish Jennifer didn't get the role but maybe she'll gain the weight to play her and get her Oscar🤷‍♀️

[@Jessi-fh9bz]

Grace: this movie hates men Also Grace: I loved this movie

[@QuasarYGO]

I want to see Hustlers now thanks to Grace. I am a Lili Reinhart and Keke fan.

[@jamesodonoghue]

J Lo's never been a good actor. Her career is a result of being a genuine Hustler.

[@daytonsouthall1137]

James O'Donoghue true

[@gr8esthandleever]

I think she's quite good. Not the cream of the crop but she's good.

[@bart234465]

She's not THAT bad

[@TheGhostPanel]

She was good in Out of Sight

[@luqueteeees]

So true....bad actor.

[@GodsChild51495]

Your reviews are AMAZING and addictive!! I love how genuine and thoughtful your opinions are!!

[@reesegivens6943]

if a movie doesn't have a fleshed out female character, it's brushed aside like maybe it's just not relevant to the story. But if a movie is lacking a fleshed out male character, then suddenly the writers have failed. Stories can be told only by women, just as they can be told only by men. I'm not trying to call out Grace or anything like that. I just want to point out and acknowledge the double standard.

[@benm6847]

because it’s not about telling a story from women’s perspectives, it’s about creating an even and inclusive playing field. doing it out of desire for spectacle is just as bad as doing it out of ignorance.

[@GAddict1]

JLO kinda went out of her confort zone by playing a cop for couple of seasons on NBC.

[@dirgramsey6132]

GAddict1 I’m sure she had a big butt and accented random words in that show too

[@GAddict1]

I never watched it but it seemed like a serious show and look for her.

[@jrtg1990]

She still looks like Jlo to me. No sharp acting. Angela Bassett always plays cops or FBI bosses in different movies/shows but she delivers every time

[@edwardmorris8465]

Didn't she play a cop in money train already

[@Sunstar808]

Jennifer Lopez became so emotional 😭 when she heard about the Oscar buzz. It was touching unless she really is that good an actress and being coached by her publicist. 😀

[@bronzedar5108]

Wow, I appreciate you giving Constance the respect she deserves!

[@user-fz9jt7gu3d]

See Grace, not every movie has to have fleshed out male character, just like every movie doesn't have to have fleshed out female one (once upon in Hollywood)...

[@Toukon4ever]

The film follows the article to a tee and as a movie is okay. But minimizing the criminal assault and theft these women committed is near impossible and ultimately leaves you with a somber take home message in the end. It's just sad really for them to become what they seemed to despise if not worse.

[@ungoliantofavathar4985]

Glad to hear that Constance Wu does such a great job. I loved her in the trailer.

[@plserino]

Ungoliant of Avathar she’s amazing in the movie. JLo has the baitier role, but Constance has some amazing moments too, especially her final scene.

[@mkelly534]

Probably will not be seeing this myself but I hope it is successful. If it hits streaming I will watch

[@amie7343]

u the first person to say lilis role was small are u sure ur not mistaking her for madeline brewer( the redheaded one) lili filmed for exactly the same about of time as keke and shes been doing all the promo and has been heavily promoted as one of the 4 leads pretty much every review has mentioned her so i’m kinda confused

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

She is on Riverdale, so I think they're using her to promote the movie. She has a decent amount of screentime but not a lot of lines, and she doesn't do as much with what she has as Keke does.

[@amie7343]

@@BeyondTheTrailer i mean riverdale is a teen show most of lilis fans arent even allowed to see the film(its r rated) so using her for promo wouldnt make as much sense in terms of her role most reviews ive seen have called her a stand out performance but everyone has a different opinion so

[@samtheend376]

Who’s the celebrity who makes an appearance?

[@juxe411]

Sam TheEnd usher

[@samtheend376]

JUXE 🤮🤮🤮

[@samtheend376]

JUXE thank you 🙏🏼

[@clayportis6384]

No notifications..I guess thats the new KZbin norm...anyway......great review....and Grace looks FANTASTIC as always!

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

I've subbed to keep an eye on how notifications are working - I got this one about 5 min after I published it. Do you have notifications set to "all"?

[@clayportis6384]

@@BeyondTheTrailer Ok I just did!

[@oxclyviz]

No "soooooooooooooo"?

[@yousefa.4677]

Didn’t get a notification, glad I was on KZbin though to catch it as soon as it came out :)

[@frankperez1705]

Been waiting for this!!!

[@dustycraig7648]

Jlo is actually a talented actress( Selena, out of sight, the cell) if she would give up the rom coms she could potentially be an Oscar nominee one day

[@bradhendricks7753]

I agree, her acting and chemistry with George Clooney in Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight was amazing. It seems after that movie that she focused more on her music and mainstream success.

[@DebsPnL]

This movie is great. JLo, COnstance Wu are amazing actresses.

[@Sgonzo15]

If Rami Malek can win a Oscar for lip syncing. Then JLo can get nominated and I won’t be shocked.

[@christianochoa3779]

digoto1 he didn’t win an Oscar for lip syncing, he won for acting.

[@emmanuelmartinez478]

He wasn't fully lip syncing in his role; and it's the Oscars not the Grammys.

[@rockabye274]

@@emmanuelmartinez478 Exactly. I'm not sure why anyone would upvote that comment.

[@erickiam25]

People are against this film like it’s the first of its kind . Ever see the Players Club , or Strip tease with Demi moore?

[@fourth1000]

people were against those too.

[@erickiam25]

fourth1000 people are idiots . This film isn’t as bad , as the gangsta , killer films that’s out

[@MarkEvans-uj1fl]

Sometimes in life you meet a group of girls that are negative to men it happens, that's life

[@1happybirdE]

I thought it was matthew mcconaug-hay instead of mcconaug-hee

[@JailanSimon]

Thanks for defending us dudes ☺️

[@JailanSimon]

Samuel What even is that word? 😂

[@alexanderlangton3190]

Lol pathetic

[@theresedasne728]

@@TheSamuelbest12 tf is cisheterosexual 🤨

[@theresedasne728]

@- Jayden - i never heard of cis in my life

[@AlongForTheRideee]

Didint really want to see this until now! Great review.

[@candypietravels]

same

[@andylindsey]

5:02 ha! That comment made me laugh. Always enjoy your reviews, Grace.

[@denochino10]

Was at TIFF last week and saw the red carpet arrivals for this, but didn't get to see the movie then, but saw it tonight, and it's quite the surprise for me. I immediately saw your video to hear your thoughts on this movie, and I love your take on it!

[@J0oShPC]

How did u talk about Cardi B Drugging men so normally? xD Wtf

[@thekidd1237]

Would U Recommend dis as a first date movie

[@mackhopkins2087]

You've never been to a strip club Grace? You should go at least once in your life. Just for the experience.

[@carlmakafui]

Anyone else love the way Grace starts a video. Haha

[@Xayjohns]

Always

[@keithnayo4582]

I hope this will give me Showgirls Vibes. Cause no movie has ever beaten Showgirls when it comes to R-rated nudity

[@ikexbankai]

The movie isn't about men. that's why. Society does not treat women, especially ones that does this type of work, with respect

[@Lormenkal64]

Cardi B being a criminal and being proud of it doesnt really help the movie.

[@thoaithach2183]

Who was the surprise cameo ???

[@plserino]

Thoai Thach usher

[@jojolopez762]

I was looking for something to watch and then my phone dinged!! Notification squad comes in clutch again!! Now I actually want to go and watch this in theaters so great review!!

[@ticketyblue3080]

I think the Oscar buzz for Jennifer was made by her team.

[@razorbladekizz]

I SEE YOU SOCIETY

[@deveircockett8000]

I really enjoyed this movie. Wu was a standout and J lo was amazing. I wanted more Keke and Lillian but they did their roles well. Maybe because its based on true stories why the ending felt a blah. I wanted more of a build up without hitting the two hour mark. The guy who snitch on them felt like a real person but I disagree about the movie showing men in a bad light. Those wall street ppl were criminals and they weren't the center part of the story. If they did show sense of them men telling their stories I wouldn't feel bad. But the every day strangers that got robbed at the end I feel a little sad for them.

[@nicholasnocera5748]

The spoiler was already revealed a while ago, when the entire cast was announced

[@Doughnut-0123]

great review as always!

[@erkc1217]

Unfortunately the celebrity cameo was leaked during one of JLo's talk show interviews. Thanks G for another great review!

[@antonipetcu2981]

Who is it ?

[@judyradin]

@@antonipetcu2981 yea

[@ovo_hanna24]

The celebrity cameo had me sooooo gassed😂😂😂

[@seanthemovieman7124]

The male side of me wants to see this movie because I want to see these beautiful actresses portraying strippers and to get a peek at the exotic dancer industry. However the intellectual side of me does not want to see this for fear that this movie is going to portray every man as a horrible and bad who deserve to be robbed and justifying the criminality of the women who do it.

[@natashasteponme4171]

Dam it I was going to sleep then grace posts a video

[@kevcatnip7589]

maybe review THE FANATIC ,,, with john travolta

[@dustin628]

They haven't let you see the Joker yet?!

[@britneyjean3106]

I love your videos Grace!

[@mephistoles2006]

This was a great review. Fair, Fun, Insightfull. Thanks Grace.

[@redjoseph9]

Grace: Maaaybe don’t see this for a date. Girl I’m seeing: Let’s go see Hustlers!

[@moustik31]

she is a keeper 🤣

[@hxxxxxxxbxxxxxx]

Grace: “No sympathetic male characters in Hustlers” Me: buys ticket

[@Dorkella_]

Because it's not like men haven't been doing the same thing to women since film started.

[@jomr4249]

@@Dorkella_ What movies are women portrayed like the men in this movie?

[@dustin628]

As a hairstylist I've met a lot of strippers. These guys become their clients (they're always married with kids) usually doctors or lawyers and just shower the girls with money while the girls give sex and drugs. It's a pretty crazy lifestyle, and many have told me they've drugged a guy and robbed him bc they wanted to, or the guy scared them a bit.

[@test1test219]

Thank-you Grace! I thought the same thing. So long as women take their clothes off and have sparkles men have no problem. If average looking women are selected or are considered unattractive, all of a sudden they are offensive and too masculine. Urgh!!!

[@richbarrett6380]

I haven't seen this film yet, but it seems like it has echoes of Anne Hathaway's two most recent films - The Hustle and Ocean's 8. Both films depict scheming women outwitting the blokes and prides female solidarity over finding a potential suitor. Because of these facts, these movies appeal more to lasses, but even with Anne Hathaway's casting in both of them, it didn't alleviate men's aversion to the pictures, even though every man fancies her.

[@smallla1514]

Cardi is literally playing herself so she's really not acting but whatever I guess 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@plserino]

Alberto S. she was still entertaining, you can stay pressed though

[@jomr4249]

@@plserino Yes Cardi B playing herself was entertaining, but she was barely in it and the rest of the movie sucked

[@prashantsingh9068]

The cameo was spoiled by Jimmy Fallon. His JLo interview title on KZbin gave it away.

[@gr8esthandleever]

Who watches Jimmy Fallon? Lmao jk

[@prashantsingh9068]

@@Story2ScreenMovieReviewPodcast lol not anyone big. A used to be hit musician of 2005 era. Just search Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez and his name you will see in the title of the video.

[@ThatGirlJared]

Her routine wasn't that greaaat?? What?! Grace you kill me. Check out my review!! I'm discussing whether the ladies are Heroes or Villains x

[@kuristenkaykay]

Hey hey Grace! I'll be seeing this movie tomorrow!

[@justinwood4617]

Really appreciate your honest and even view point!

[@dec23]

Did KZbin change their video format? Why am I not able to pause or change volume, etc.

[@huracan20]

At least 5 huge movie critic outlets (including Rolling Stones Mag)are talking about the oscar for Jlo it isnt a publicity stunt, people really like it. And it isnt her comfort zone, what other role has she played that is remotely similar? She’s mostly on romantic comedies.

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff Grace!!

[@judyradin]

who the cameo

[@fueledbynutella]

Wasn’t planning into, but now I’ve to go see this!

[@normalgirlcvco]

Are you going to review Marriage Story?

[@faizanrashid5156]

I saw your tweet and i just had to get here

[@NateTurdTheThird]

I would watch this but cardi is in it and I can't stand her.

[@miguellozano28]

Same 💀 but I wanna see it for Lizzo, JLo and Keke, so I'm just going to have to suffer thru her scenes.

[@joydamabel596]

I don’t think she’s in the movie that much because of her music career

[@simoneoliver7379]

You lots love to hate on her like Nicki isn’t problematic af

[@miguellozano28]

@@simoneoliver7379 oh plz

[@ddacoe0]

There's other great actresses in it! Cardi will only be in there for a few scenes from the sound of it.

[@mo6live]

Jenifer Lopez is very underrated VERY underrated she’s definitely getting an Oscar one day and deserves it

[@genericname34]

how is the celeb cameo a surprise? They're literally in the trailer

[@genericname34]

@Giffysoul - Usher

[@ratatataraxia]

Who remembers The Players Club? Saw that when I was...11ish. So this should be interesting.

[@AlexFlores-cx9ur]

Would you say the movie is fun grace?

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

At points, yes, a lot of fun.

[@hayleys4627]

What’s the beef with Constance Wu?

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

Constance Wu has a VERY bad reputation - take a look at how she handled the recent renewal of Fresh Off The Boat.

[@hayleys4627]

Beyond The Trailer thanks for the reply! I just looked it up, she acted like a total brat. How entitled can she be so early in her career!

[@edwardmorris8465]

Which one is the movie about i heard its about the asian one constance?

[@GarbageGirI]

Going to see this movie with my mom on Thursday! So excited!

[@Metaldjwill2]

So who is the surprise cameo I saw the movie and no clue who she’s talking about is there someone on IMDb that is a big deal?

[@misstery25]

I agree with you on a lot of the things you said except Jennifer Lopez was the better and more interesting actress, despite Constance Wu being the protagonist. Wu was less believable and seemed uncomfortable at times and then over the top (Cardi was comfortably over the top). I do agree with your assessment of her in Crazy Rich Asian. I would take an Ali Wong (if they wanted to go full comedy) or actually, Lucy Liu, haha. Or any other Asian actress, like Jamie Chung, or even a much lesser known one.

[@brokenlittlespine3609]

Grace, I'll let you know what I think about the male characters. I'll watch and review it on my channel. It reminds me of a Demi Moore in Striptease from 1996 but I have to see it first.

[@Luumiia19]

It's funny how you can make a film about women drugging men and stealing their money but fucking hell this movie would get torn to shreds if it was the other way round.

[@crisvalgo301]

For someone get a nomination needs change, from thin to fat, from hot to "ugly", from woman to man and vice versa, it doesn't matter learning a entire talent.

[@josephstaitis4292]

B- not glowing? RIP me at uni then😂

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Low key j.lo should of been nominated for an Oscar for selena in 1997 along with Pam grier for jackie brown but both of them being women of color had them at disadvantages and instead helen hunt won the best actress Oscar that year for as good as it gets

[@SuperLordpig]

I would prefer to lose a limb than watch a film with Cardi B and Jlo in it.

[@chiwuikeaguwa18]

That's y you're named pig

[@SuperLordpig]

Chiwuike Aguwa that's Super lord pig to you! Are you going to watch it?

[@tochiiii]

@@SuperLordpig lol 😂

[@ElimRem]

Grace is selling me on the movie. Make it rain!