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J.Lo’s ‘Oscar-worthy’ role in ‘scandalous’ thriller now streaming free | Movie | Entertainment

Netflix subscribers are in for some breathtaking evenings as the winter chill sets in, with a plethora of top-notch films to check out.

The streaming giant offers an impressive lineup of renowned Hollywood blockbusters as well as a huge selection of original films and series.

Still, don’t let this unexpected twist in the detective genre slip through your watchlist; This is a recent addition to Netflix, dropping on the platform this past weekend.

Starring legendary singer Jennifer Lopez in what may be her most compelling acting role to date, this gripping thriller has been dubbed “Goodfellas in G-Strings” by Little White Lies.

The film in question is Hustlers, a crime saga with a unique twist that promises to bring a little spice to your living space amid the frigid weather, reports the mirror.

Constance Wu plays down-on-her-luck stripper Dorothy, also known as Destiny, whose life takes a dramatic turn after witnessing a mesmerizing act by Ramona Vega (played by Lopez).

After bonding with the experienced dancer, she assembles a tight-knit team of strippers who hit the jackpot during the 2008 financial crisis by scamming wealthy clients.

Hustlers has been acclaimed for its brilliant direction and raw depiction of strip club life, but it’s J.Lo who steals the show, leaving audiences and critics delighted, with some even suggesting that she deserved an Oscar for his performance.

Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com praised her work, saying it was Lopez’s “best film work since her debut with Selena and Out of Sight…” and described it as “…the best career performance.

Kate Erbland of IndieWire praised the film, calling it “funny, thought-provoking, sexy, moving and a little scary.”

She further claimed, “Oscar talk of Lopez’s revealing, nuanced and emotional turn as a brilliant con artist and best exotic dancer is no joke.”

Writing for Variety, Peter Debruge was captivated: “Flashy, meaty and impossible to ignore, Hustlers is nothing short of a cultural moment, inspired by a scandalous New York Magazine profile (which serves up sturdy six-inch stiletto heels on which the film presents itself) adapted by writer-director Lorene Scafaria in her most Scorsese version, and starring Jennifer Lopez as you’ve never seen her before.

According to the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, “Led by Jennifer Lopez’s career-best performance, Hustlers is a unique and thought-provoking heist drama with depth and intelligence to match its striking visual appeal.”

The buzz around Hustlers is spreading to the general public, with viewers expressing their joy. Fan enthusiasm was palpable on

“It was sexy without the male gaze, it wasn’t about relationships but it didn’t ignore them. AND the casting was perfect.”

Another fan confidently said, “Hustlers is a better movie than Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Prankster combined.”

With such success, are you tempted to see what the buzz around Hustlers is this week?

Hustlers is available to stream on Netflix.