Pain Hustlers

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Jerod S It has some Erin Brokovich vibes, but fentanyl being peddled is the struggling single-mom goal. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Ben D It’s a mix of The Big Short and The Wolf of Wall Street, but not as accomplished as either. The difference here is that the unlike the peddlers of penny stocks and junk loans, both of which are bullshit all the way down, good intentions were at the heart of pushing Lonafen on doctors. The pharma company makes money, the doctors make money, and the patients have their pain relieved, win-win-win. Unsurprisingly, once the system gets rolling (and by rolling, I mean the company goes public) there is no incentive but profit and the powers that be jettison their mission for the eternal chase of the almighty dollar — a perfect analogy to those who chase that initial ecstasy of opiates. The rise and fall of the company is shown through the eyes of Liza (Emily Blunt), in an as rags-to-riches story as you can get. Sure, it’s predictable, but it’s also entertaining and has solid performances from Blount, Catherine O’Hara, Chris Evans, Andy Garcia, and Amit Shah. Chloe Colman feels like the child actor of 2023 and will always play the child of a biracial couple. The RT critics’ is an abysmal (23), which just isn’t right. This is a good movie with a message that you likely didn’t need any convincing of its message in the first place — profit and healthcare sometimes cause problems — but is enjoyable nonetheless. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Shelley Ann V Convincing acting, entertaining, plenty of eye-candy. Enjoyed the script too. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review matthias s *Pain Hustlers* had all the makings of a hit with a cast like Chris Evans, Emily Blunt, and Catherine O'Hara, so I was excited going in. However, the film turned out to be a major letdown. Emily Blunt shines and really carries the movie, but it’s hard to overlook the messy editing and strange pacing. Scenes drag on when they shouldn't, and others that need more depth are rushed. The tone had potential, but David Yates’ vision here feels confused. It’s like a cheap knockoff of *The Wolf of Wall Street* or *The Big Short*, without the spark. Despite some standout moments, the story doesn’t captivate, and I found myself bored for most of it. Overall, it’s a missed opportunity with a cast that deserves better. 2.5 stars. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Shioka O Overall I enjoyed it, acting performance is really good especially Emily Blunt. Storytelling could be better though. Feels unfocused. The topic is interesting and showing dark side of America. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Jeffrey P 'The Wolf of Wall Street' this is not. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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