Pain Hustlers

"An American excess story."

2023 2h 2m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 832

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Synopsis

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After losing her job, a single mom falls into a lucrative but ultimately dangerous scheme selling prescription drugs.

“An American excess story.”

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Cast

Emily Blunt
Liza Drake
Chris Evans
Pete Brenner
Catherine O'Hara
Jackie
Andy Garcia
Dr. Neel
Jay Duplass
Larkin
Brian d'Arcy James
Dr. Lydell
Amit Shah
Eric Paley
Chloe Coleman
Phoebe

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Yates
Writers: Wells Tower
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Yates, shot by George Richmond. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Dean Parsons. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark Day shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Emily Blunt and Chris Evans and Catherine O'Hara carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "An American excess story.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15257160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Yates directs. George Richmond behind the camera. Michael Dean Parsons scores. Mark Day cuts. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 3 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
3Directed by David Yates, shot by George Richmond. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michael Dean Parsons. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mark Day shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Emily Blunt and Chris Evans and Catherine O'Hara carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "An American excess story.".
8IMDB entry: tt15257160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: George Richmond
Original score: Michael Dean Parsons
Editing: Mark Day
Production design: Molly Hughes
Costume design: Colleen Atwood
Makeup / hair: Mandy Bisesti
Stunt coordinator: Todd Warren
Runtime: 122 min · 2h 2m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Pain Hustlers (2023)

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Manuel São Bento2023-10-26
★ 5/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-david-yates-pain-hustlers-lacks-a-more-careful-treatment/ "Pain Hustlers fulfills the basic requirement of explaining the harrowing true story effectively, but given its star leads and skillful director at the helm, it could have and probably should have been much better. While Emily Blunt and Chris Evans deliver strong performances, director David Yates falters in his tonal balance, treating the deaths of many innocent victims with an uncomfortable lightness that may leave viewers, especially American's familiar with this story, feeling it's insensitive or irresponsible. Thematically, the tragic consequences of obsessing over wealth leading to the detriment of other's lives are well-depicted, but the overall lack of originality and extended runtime make the whole thing a mixed experience." Rating: C+

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