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43 out of 51 people found the following review useful: Hustle - The Puppies Privates of British TV, 5 April 2005 Author: Simon Wallace from Kimpton, England
British Television rarely gets any better than this - with the look and feel of a manic collision between Ocean's Eleven, Catch Me If You Can, The Sting and High Fidelity, Hustle is the only show currently worth watching (if you only possess terrestrial TV).Season One was awesome and season Two appears set to carry the baton at full throttle. Witty, imaginative, engaging; it puts my faith back in British Television. Not only that but the cinematography is inventive, especially the speed ramping and occasional pauses so that characters may talk to camera, or even each other. The cast are excellent - How about a campaign for Adrian Lester as the next James Bond? In fact, Hustle is so good, I'm going to teach it for Media Studies next year.!
36 out of 40 people found the following review useful: One of the best shows on the box, 23 January 2005 Author: caswelll from Liverpool, England
I must say I absolutely loved this and did not miss one episode.I know some people will think it is just a waste of time but I enjoyed the fact that not only did they only single out the rich and the greedy, I now know some things to watch out for so that I don't get conned.I loved the freeze frames that enabled them to explain what was going on, it meant that you didn't lose the thread by excessive dumbing down but you got the inside facts.I have recommended this to many people and am looking forward to this years series.
39 out of 46 people found the following review useful: Slick, modern and something new to spice up boring British TV!, 25 February 2004 Author: bob90 from Lancaster, England
A very polished, interesting and insightful drama is the perfect description of "Hustle". As a British TV viewer it is very encouraging to observe a very modern, slick drama. The direction of the piece is very new-wave with exciting camerawork and colourful cinematography. Adrian Lester is very comfortable and evokes much presence as Mickey Briggs. His past experience in high profile work alongside John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton (in Primary Colours) shines through, as he confidently outshines the rest of the cast. The director of "Hustle" has taken a very modern view and adaptation of great con and heist movies. He uses slo-mo shots, stops time and allows the actor to look into the camera and give an explanation of the con. All these techniques engage the viewer and much interest is offered because of this. There are also many twists in the series which increases the interest in the drama. It's very impressive and the characters are so immediately interesting that you cannot help yourself from watching again and again.As British dramas go, it's one of the best.10/10
20 out of 22 people found the following review useful: A Breath of Fresh Air For Television Viewers, 15 January 2006 Author: BoyFromOz from United States
After only two episodes on AMC, this spunky show has already added itself to my must-see TV list. This innovative BBC show, created by Tony Jordan follows the charmingly malevolent capers of five con artists in swanky modern London. The rogues gallery includes Mickey "Bricks" Stone (Adrian Lester), a charming debonair "inside man" who has never missed on a con, with a perfect record of 49 successful jobs, before being jailed on an unrelated charge. Now he's back on the streets and ready to get to work again, calling together the rest of the team. The other team members include Albert Stroller (Robert Vaughn) a charismatic older con man who serves as a mentor to the young group, Ash Morgan (Robert Glenister) the quirky, yet charming technogeek who is to Hustle as "Q" is to James Bond, Stacie Munroe (Jaime Murray) the alluring female component that is necessary for every caper, and newbie Danny Blue (Marc Warren) a sarcastically charming down and out master of the short con who learns of Mickey Stone and his infamous team through a mutual friend. The acting is terrific, and each team member works to make the ensemble a cohesive and chemistry rich whole. Not to mention a jazzy, eclectic atmosphere which exudes a neo-1920s-esque level of cool. With hip jazz infused music, elegant and suave art direction and scripts that crackle with wit, HUSTLE proves to be an enrapturing and entertaining instant hit!
15 out of 18 people found the following review useful: Brill!!, 25 February 2004 Author: BunnyPhobic from London, England
This is a crime drama about a group of 'long con' artists, lead by the recently out of jail master, Mickey Stone who get together to make cash quick by scamming the wealthy for all they've got. A shares scam, the arts world, a health spare and a casino will all be targeted by these sexy, confident criminals who can make you say thank you for taking your life savings.I saw the first episode of this 6 parter last night and it was brilliant! I'd describe it as a cross between 'Ocean's 11' with the high crime, stylishness of it and 'Spooks' with the high tech look, quirky camera angels and plot twists (There are these weird, but funky moment when the action slows down and the characters talk to the camera! It's very cool!) Definitely will keep watching, and I'd advise you all to do the same! 8/10 but bound to get better!
18 out of 25 people found the following review useful: British TV at its best., 30 January 2005 Author: vlevana from Europe
British TV at its best.Great cast, especially Adrian Lester who does an amazing job (and on top of that he is gorgeous!) Look for the "correspondance" with older sting movies. I really loves the references to "The Sting".Witty plot, beautiful settings, clever lines and many surprises along the story line all combine to make a great show.American TV can take a lesson or two by studying this show.And did I mention Adrian Lester ???Look for it !!!
15 out of 21 people found the following review useful: Everybody be cool. You be cool., 28 September 2004 Author: Embridioum from Partille, Sweden
Here in Sweden the second chapter will be seen this evening but from only have seen the pilot I must say that "Hustle" is very, very cool.A couple of gentlemen thieves fraud rich people who really deserves a lesson and can afford to lose some money :-). Nothing is (or was in the first episode anyway...) as it seems, except for the brilliant acting and cool surroundings. The perfect league of anti-heroes lead by Mickey "Bricks" Stone, a criminal master-mind. The best in what he does. Teamed up by old friends good at different things which complements the group perfectly. I know what I will do the coming Tuesdays!
12 out of 16 people found the following review useful: Absolutely fantastic!!, 13 May 2005 Author: emily_glenister from Emily Glenister
I think Hustle is a wonderful series! Its your typical British con show which isn't as slick as your typical Hollywood con show (or something similar - you get the picture). In this version, almost every episode, you think one of the characters is going to get caught, or indeed all of them - which if course they don't but nevertheless! Its gripping with a new storyline every episode so you can tune in halfway through the series and understand what's going on immediately (although I recommend you watch the whole series). Apparently there's a new one beginning filming in August 2005 so we can look forward to more Hustle around this time next year - YAY!! P.S: Marc Warren (Danny Blue) is one of the sexiest actors on TV since I don't know when... YUM!!
14 out of 21 people found the following review useful: Why we can't have more episodes a season, 6 May 2005 Author: Izzit249 from London, England
Tony Jordan was briefly confronted in a low key column of a tabloid newspaper about why there are only 6 of Hustle.If you are like me and desperately want it on for longer, Jordan claims that he is a Story consultant for Eastenders, writer for Bafta winning drama Spooks, and a writer of Hustle, which means holiday breaks are limited. He just can't find the time. A shame! Hustle has become one of my most favourite TV dramas of all time. Although the last episode of series 2 seemed to be a slight rip-off of Entrapment, it was probably the best one they ever did! However it does leave the question of how can they top it?
6 out of 8 people found the following review useful: Very engaging, 31 March 2005 Author: GimliMcGuire from United Kingdom
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
I am thoroughly enjoying this show; I find it slick, stylish and interesting. The direction is unusual, with strange camera angles, a regular slowing or stopping of time, and characters that occasionally speak directly to the audience.This team of con-artists are all portrayed brilliantly: there is not a weak performance in them. Leader of the gang is Mickey Stone, a clever, experienced man who is nonetheless cautious due to a previous spell in prison. He clashes constantly with Danny Blue, the youngest member of the group who is a headstrong man and has yet to discover the 'art of the con'. Albert is the eldest among them, a smooth-talker who everybody looks to for advice. Stacey is the obligatory sexy woman, but she has a fun side and she always keeps track with the boys. Finally there is Ash (my personal favourite), a middle-aged man who sets up a lot of the cons and provides the function of walking encyclopedia.The cons are interesting and dynamic to watch(even though they 'rip off' other shows), but even more interesting are the dynamics of the group, especially when their various pasts come into play. These pasts are never fully revealed; hints are dropped here and there, and I for one would like to know more.Even though the first episode of Series Two was not as sharp as that of Series One, it was a nice taster and left me looking forward eagerly to next week. With a distinct lack of decent British television at the moment, 'Hustle' is a welcome breath of fresh air.
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