Unconventional Hustle

Sabrina 2022-03-20 08:01:45

Hustle (aka the Flying Thieves) tells the story of a group of scammers. Produced by the British BBC, the English in the London accent may make viewers who are used to watching American dramas a little overwhelmed.
When I first saw this film, I was attracted by the novel perspective of the show. Several fraudsters formed a team, adhered to the principle of not cheating honest people, and divided the labor into setters, assistants, and key figures.
The first 3-4 episodes of the first season made me think I knew what these liars were doing and who they were targeting, but then I was pleasantly surprised. Not only do they deceive greedy people, but they deceive fraudsters, self-righteous smart people, etc.
They don't always have to be successful, but whether they're successful or not, you can enjoy watching.
The director's narrative technique is also changeable, revealing the true story to you while constantly letting you experience the feeling of guessing wrong.

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Extended Reading
  • Arch 2022-03-20 08:01:45

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379632

  • Lacy 2022-03-27 09:01:22

    The reason for only three stars is that I don't like Danny's looks and characters. Without him or a different person, I would add at least one star. The end of each episode is the highlight

Hustle quotes

  • Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Albert, what the hell were you doing in a church today?

    Albert Stroller: Gil Stewart died this afternoon. I was there at the end.

    Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Oh God, I'm so sorry Albert. You two were like brothers.

    Albert Stroller: We worked Vegas together. That man was made for bright lights. Poor bastard - died of a stroke in a dental surgery.

    Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Well, someone should sue them.

    Albert Stroller: Aye, he was pretending to be the dentist.

  • Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: [repeated line, by various characters] You can't con an honest man.