Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
02-18-22, 12:58 PM
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Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
‘Hustle’ Trailer: Adam Sandler Plays a Basketball Scout in LeBron James-Produced Netflix Movie
Netflix released a teaser trailer for Adam Sandler’s basketball movie “Hustle,” premiering on the streamer on June 10.
Produced by LeBron James, the film follows a washed up basketball scout (Sandler) as he discovers a star athlete (Juancho Hernangómez) with a rocky past on the street ball courts of Spain. Back in the U.S., the pair struggle against all odds to prove that they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
“Hustle” also stars Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jordan Elizabeth Hull, Maria Botto, Heidi Gardner and Robert Duvall. Hernangómez, a Spanish-born NBA player on the Utah Jazz, makes his acting debut.
“We the Animals” director Jeremiah Zagar helms, while Taylor Materne and Will Fetters wrote the script.
Producers include Sandler and Allen Covert through Happy Madison Productions; Joe Roth, Zack Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum through Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; and James and Maverick Carter through The SpringHill Company. Barry Bernardi, Kevin Grady, Spencer Beighley, Jamal Henderson, Taylor Materne, Judit Maull and Dave Meyers executive produce.
Sandler’s relationship with Netflix dates back to 2014, when the actor-comedian signed a four-movie deal with the streamer, yielding “The Ridiculous 6,” “The Do-Over,” “Sandy Wexler” and “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected).” Sandler has since extended his deal, with films including “The Week Of,” “Murder Mystery” and “Hubie Halloween,” as well as his 2018 musical comedy special “100% Fresh.”
James has also broken into Hollywood in recent years, serving as producer on projects such as “The Wall,” “I Promise,” “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “The Playbook,” “More Than an Athlete” and the upcoming “House Party” remake.
Netflix released a teaser trailer for Adam Sandler’s basketball movie “Hustle,” premiering on the streamer on June 10.
Produced by LeBron James, the film follows a washed up basketball scout (Sandler) as he discovers a star athlete (Juancho Hernangómez) with a rocky past on the street ball courts of Spain. Back in the U.S., the pair struggle against all odds to prove that they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
“Hustle” also stars Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jordan Elizabeth Hull, Maria Botto, Heidi Gardner and Robert Duvall. Hernangómez, a Spanish-born NBA player on the Utah Jazz, makes his acting debut.
“We the Animals” director Jeremiah Zagar helms, while Taylor Materne and Will Fetters wrote the script.
Producers include Sandler and Allen Covert through Happy Madison Productions; Joe Roth, Zack Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum through Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; and James and Maverick Carter through The SpringHill Company. Barry Bernardi, Kevin Grady, Spencer Beighley, Jamal Henderson, Taylor Materne, Judit Maull and Dave Meyers executive produce.
Sandler’s relationship with Netflix dates back to 2014, when the actor-comedian signed a four-movie deal with the streamer, yielding “The Ridiculous 6,” “The Do-Over,” “Sandy Wexler” and “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected).” Sandler has since extended his deal, with films including “The Week Of,” “Murder Mystery” and “Hubie Halloween,” as well as his 2018 musical comedy special “100% Fresh.”
James has also broken into Hollywood in recent years, serving as producer on projects such as “The Wall,” “I Promise,” “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “The Playbook,” “More Than an Athlete” and the upcoming “House Party” remake.
Happy to see serious Adam. I've liked all of his serious roles from Reign Over Me, PDL, Funny People, Uncut Gems... and this one is right up his alley. The guy is a pretty damn good basketball player.
05-10-22, 09:43 PM
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Hustle (2022) - -S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
After being fired, pro basketball scout, Stanley Beren, is excited, for the first time in a very long while, when he serendipitously discovers Spanish amateur baller, Bo Cruz, playing in a park outside Madrid. Fueled with new-found purpose, Stanley makes it his mission to groom Bo for the NBA as he believes they both can make it.
I know there is an all in one Sandler Netflix thread for all his dumb Netflix comedies. But, this looks like a dramatic role and it has a decent supporting cast.
Premieres June 8th on Netflix.
06-02-22, 09:33 PM
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Reviews are starting to roll out, currently 100% w 16 reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hustle_2022
06-02-22, 10:53 PM
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Yeah the reaction from critics who just saw it yesterday has been very good.
I remember seeing a handful of tweets praising it. At least we get a decent movie from dumbass Netflix for a change.
But I still think critics grade Sandler doing actual acting on a curve because he acted like such a moron in so much trash for many years.
I remember seeing a handful of tweets praising it. At least we get a decent movie from dumbass Netflix for a change.
But I still think critics grade Sandler doing actual acting on a curve because he acted like such a moron in so much trash for many years.
06-02-22, 11:50 PM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
He was genuinely great in Uncut Gems. Amazing, No grading curve needed.
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06-04-22, 02:12 AM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
Maybe he had a midlife crisis and decided he wanted to do more serious substantial movies or he wants that Oscar and changed the direction of his career.
If Ben Foster is involved in a movie that usually means it has some substance and quality to it.
If Ben Foster is involved in a movie that usually means it has some substance and quality to it.
06-04-22, 04:47 AM
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Adam Sandler can act if he wants to, but most of the time he wants to hang out with friends and get a ton of money for it. The last comedy of his, I've watched was Grown Ups 2, which was horrible and the quality of his comedies was declining for years, but The Meyerowitz Stories wasn't bad and Uncut Gems was pretty cool.
Hustle is definitely on my list.
Hustle is definitely on my list.
06-08-22, 11:50 AM
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This is up on Netflix now. Very well received by critics.
06-08-22, 06:53 PM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
This was one of the best sports movie I’ve seen in a long time. Sandler nails the role. Great movie.
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06-15-22, 09:27 AM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
Watched it last night. Thought it was pretty good. Entertaining enough. Had some plot holes (what was his financial arrangement with the kid, once drafted? Was he acting as his agent? HOw did he personally afford everything he provided for Bo while in Philly?) and felt maybe a little too chummy with NBA celebs to the point of distraction (I.E. “Look at all these NBA personalities I got in my movie”). Kenny Smith was given a pretty huge part for a non-actor, but he did well enough. Liked seeing SNL’s Heidi Garner in it, she has got acting chops and screen presence.
06-27-22, 08:31 AM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
Watched this on a flight and loved it. Had a lot of heart and as much as I despised Sandler for his idiotic roles like Grown Ups, this was the complete antithesis of that --- very well done. His last two movies (that I've watched) Uncut Gems and Hustle have demonstrated he's so much more than a lazy comic looking for a pay day.
06-27-22, 08:43 AM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
Fun movie. Brad Stevens being green-screened in was super noticeable but I guess they waited last minute to use the team Juancho was actually on at the time.
07-09-22, 08:33 PM
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It was ok but not great or awards worthy though I hope Sandler does more dramatic stuff and continue in the direction he has gone with Uncut Gems and Hustle.
07-10-22, 04:10 AM
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07-10-22, 06:47 AM
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Re: Hustle (2022) -- S: Adam Sandler, Ben Foster, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall
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