Pain Hustlers

10/20/20232h 2m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ An American excess story. ~

Overview:

After losing her job, a single mom falls into a lucrative but ultimately dangerous scheme selling prescription drugs.

Director:

David Yates

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

based on novel or book

Cast

Emily Blunt

~ as ~

Liza Drake

Chris Evans

~ as ~

Pete Brenner

Catherine O'Hara

~ as ~

Jackie

Andy Garcia

~ as ~

Dr. Neel

Jay Duplass

~ as ~

Larkin

Brian d'Arcy James

~ as ~

Dr. Lydell

Amit Shah

~ as ~

Eric Paley

Chloe Coleman

~ as ~

Phoebe

Valerie LeBlanc

~ as ~

Laurene

Aubrey Dollar

~ as ~

Andy

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Reviews (1)

MS
Manuel São Bento
Written 2 year(s) ago
5
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-david-yates-pain-hustlers-lacks-a-more-careful-treatment/

"Pain Hustlers fulfills the basic requirement of explaining the harrowing true story effectively, but given its star leads and skillful director at the helm, it could have and probably should have been much better.

While Emily Blunt and Chris Evans deliver strong performances, director David Yates falters in his tonal balance, treating the deaths of many innocent victims with an uncomfortable lightness that may leave viewers, especially American's familiar with this story, feeling it's insensitive or irresponsible.

Thematically, the tragic consequences of obsessing over wealth leading to the detriment of other's lives are well-depicted, but the overall lack of originality and extended runtime make the whole thing a mixed experience."

Rating: C+