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If you're on the hunt for a top-notch film to help you relax in the evening, and you happen to be an Adam Sandler fan, then you might just strike gold. There's been a lot of talk
about the lesser-known gem that viewers are absolutely adoring. Hustle, boasting a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is winning over Netflix audiences who praise Sandler's stellar
performance. The film, which premiered in 2022, spins the story of Stanley Sugerman (played by Sandler), a basketball scout with a passion for the game. His constant travels in search of new
talent begin to strain his relationship with his wife Teresa and daughter Alex. The narrative delves into their lives and the shifts they experience as events unfold. Despite its release
last year, many regard it as one of Sandler's most "amazing" works. Reddit users are raving about the movie, recommending it as essential viewing for those yet to see it. A
social media user commented: "I watched it recently and could not believe how good it was "Considering Netflix's films not being the best lately, I was pleased to watch one of
the best they've made. Adam Sandler is amazing and Juancho Hernangomez was awesome considering it was his debut. "It was incredibly well written, the cinematography was grounded,
the story was straightforward yet unpredictable, the ending was good, and it just overall felt very real. The movie was surprisingly motivating too. Highly recommend it." Following the
release, a fan enthused: "I loved Hustle too! It also felt like the playful jabs Sandler does to someone felt like the classic Adam Sandler trope, but done more naturally and more
well-written. "It also feels nostalgic to see a feel-good sports movie, but has a more modern take." Another contributed: "Yup, this is one of those that come out of nowhere.
He just made a completely different type of movie that was ripe with humanity." A third chimed in with: "I agree. Although I do have a soft spot for Sandlery s***, I love it when
he does more dramatic stuff like this movie and Uncut Gems." Upon its Netflix debut in June 2022, Hustle quickly became the most-watched film on the service from June 8 to June 19, as
reported by the streaming giant. Critically acclaimed, it boasts a commendable 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film received praise from critics as well. ABC News' Peter
Travers said: "It's always a slam dunk when Adam Sandler drops his doofus routine and really acts. "And here, as a basketball scout who yearns to coach, he infuses every frame
of this formulaic crowd-pleaser with a real-deal love of the game. Hot damn! We have a winner." Further acclaim came via Rotten Tomatoes, where a critic noted: "A perfect
combination of drama and humour; and a sense of warmth that is conveyed at every moment. It is an ideal movie to have a good time and even to watch with the family." Others praised
Sandler's performance, saying: "One of my favorite Adam Sandler roles to date, he balances his self-deprecating sense of humour with genuine emotions to make you root for him and
be fully invested in his journey." One more wrote: "Hustle is a very sweet story about endurance. But also about faith, the one that only comes if you believe in the impossible and
follow your dreams. But it's not unrealistic. Sandler's character and his performance have never been more real."