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UK Release Date: 08 June 2022 Certification: 15 Director: Jeremiah Zagar Cast: Robert Duvall, Anthony Edwards, Ben Foster, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifiah, Adam Sandler, Kenny Smith Rating: 69% Adam Sandler at his brilliant best.  Review: Hustle is the latest in line, following on from Uncut Gems , of films that are redefining Adam Sandler's career as a serious actor. And he makes this film work with his subtle and understating performance as basketball scout Stanley Sugarman. Sandler's also heavily involved throughout the production and that thoughtfulness and care taken with the movie bleeds through onto the screen. His love for the game is evident and it only heightens his brilliant performance. He does his usual comedic beats but it's never overwhelming and emotion is favoured instead.  Sandler's chemistry with newcomer, Juancho Hernangomez (Bo Cruz), is the best aspect of Hustle . They have the heartwarming moments that help form a real bond between the two...

UK Release Date: 14 September 2007 Certification: 15 Director: James Mangold Cast: Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Peter Fonda, Ben Foster, Logan Lerman, Dallas Roberts, Vinessa Shaw, Alan Tudyk Rating: 81 % Christian Bale and James Mangold, what's not to love. Review: Westerns has never been my favourite genre   because most of the time they feel really slow so the performances have to be top notch. And they certainly are. Russel Crowe is the best he's ever been - disregarding Gladiator of course. He plays outlaw, Ben Wade, with such a terrifying arrogance and swagger that instantly drew me in to the movie. But at the same time he's charismatic, charming and cunning which makes him such a divisive and conflicted figure. Christian Bale is one of my favourite actors so I'm always interested to watch whatever he appears in. In the role of simple rancher, Dan Evans, he makes a great adversary to Ben Wade as someone who's courageous and persistent. However, 3:10 to Y...