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
  • Amiya 2022-03-21 09:03:31

    This is going to be a Chinese version, specializing in profiteers, corrupt officials, and unscrupulous real estate developers. It must be cool! Recommended previous seasons

  • General 2022-03-28 09:01:13

    Recently, I have also been deceived once, knowing that I can't do it. Even if you are awake all the time, it is difficult to prevent the condom. The strategy to prevent cheating is: pure heart and few desires, don’t think wildly before going to bed, wake up immediately.

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.