Hustle (2022)

"Its compelling character drive and exhilarating technical craftsmanship more than make up for its narrative familiarity..."

"A sincere and successful celebration of the game that never takes its eye off the prize."

"This is a glossy piece of Netflix content, but it relies very heavily on NBA fan buy-in for the drama fully to work..."

"Sandler plays Stanley with an inner sadness, a blend of weariness and resilience, and a stubborn faith in the game that leaves you moved, stoked, and utterly convinced."

"There’s a depth of feeling and a disarming sincerity to the movie that keeps you watching."

"Sweet, kinetic sports drama..."

"There aren’t really any characters, it’s kind of remarkable... it simply populates the screen with people, some of whom occasionally say things."

"Sandler is an engaging lead and the film bounces along enjoyably."

"Hustle manages to get by on charm and style, and reminds us again that Sandler has range."

"That’s exactly why Hustle works so well. It’s a 117-minute blanket of comfort that delivers precisely what you want to see from an underdog sports story, and never tries too hard to be anything else."

"Slick, smart but formulaic basketball drama..."

"A stirring redemption saga..."

"The soft downside of Hustle is that it's unnervingly conventional... but in the end it's still an effective, traditional underdog movie that hits all the right notes."

"Little more than a mediocre showcase of NBA talent..."

"Adam Sandler's underdog tale is bogged down by sports clichés..."