Pain Hustlers (2023)
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After losing her job, a single mom falls into a lucrative but ultimately dangerous scheme selling prescription drugs.
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... Liza Drake
... Pete Brenner
... Jackie
... Larkin
... Dr. Neel
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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+
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Release Date:
2023-10-20
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
Pain Hustlers
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+
Cast & Crew of
Pain Hustlers
Cast
... Liza Drake
... Pete Brenner
... Jackie
... Larkin
... Dr. Neel
... Dr. Lydell
... Phoebe
... Eric Paley
... Andy
... Matt Elliston
... Camille Trask
... Kate Elliston
... Randy
... Judge Susan Holman
... Guy Schatz
... Laurene
... Heather
... Dr. Jimmy
... Dan Watt
... Maria
... Sidney Trask
... Young Jackie
... Clinic RN
... Pharmaceutical model
... Nervous Doctor
... Daughter #2
... Patient #1
... Lydell Nurse
... Paul
... Nervous Doctor's Crush
... Principal
... Agent Simonetti
... Matt's Son #1
... Jeff
... Luna
... Catherine
... Matt's Son #2
... Dr. Bowen
... Lindsay
... Applicant #2
... Office Staffer
... Customer (uncredited)
... Podiatrist #2 (uncredited)
Crew
... Original Music Composer
... Executive Producer
... Casting Director
... Director
... Producer
... Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Production Design
... Director of Photography
... Executive Producer
... Stunts
... Key Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Department Head
... Script Supervisor
... Costumer
... Set Designer
... Leadman
... Set Decoration
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Producer
... Key Hair Stylist
... Stunt Double
... Set Costumer
... Still Photographer
... Co-Producer
... First Assistant Director
... On Set Dresser
... Underwater Camera
... Makeup Artist
... Property Master
... Stunt Coordinator
... Key Makeup Artist
... Production Supervisor
... Stunt Driver
... Stunt Double
... Production Sound Mixer
... Stunt Driver
... Hairstylist
... Executive Producer
... Set Dresser
... Set Designer
... Makeup Artist
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Location Scout
... Stunt Coordinator
... Second Assistant Director
... Executive Producer
... Art Department Coordinator
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Set Dresser
... Construction Foreman
... Scenic Artist
... Writer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Assistant Location Manager
... Co-Producer
... Special Effects
... Other
... Stunt Driver
... Tailor
... Assistant Location Manager
... Additional Script Supervisor
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... Set Designer
... Book
... Stunt Double
... Co-Producer
... Executive Producer
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