The Hustle (2019), directed by Chris Addison, starring Rebel Wilson (Penny) and Anne Hathaway (Josephine) tells the comedic story of an amateur con-artist pairing up with a professional.
Comedy is one of my least favourite genres, but somehow it’s more bearable when Rebel Wilson is involved. I know, I know, many people aren’t too fond of her; but I do find her endearing and like her personality even if some of her jokes don’t land. She has a particular style, unfortunately rooted in slapstick humour, but I can appreciate it.
Not being familiar with comedy, and not being its target audience, there’s not much I can say analytically in terms of the composition of the film. I think it follows a pretty standard arc, with the ‘funny’ plot twist near the end. Nothing too deep, nothing too genius, but also nothing too bad.
I’d probably recommend this film if my friends and I were scrolling past it on Netflix, mindlessly searching for something to watch; but not proactively.
(This film was watched on 05/01/20 – I’m getting really behind with my write-ups!)
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